Phosio Raises $4 Million Seed Round to Bring Affordable AR/AI Glasses to Mass Market

CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phosio announced the closing of a $4 million seed financing round to accelerate commercialization of its thin-film materials platform for next-generation AR/AI glasses. The round was led by MESH, with participation from Sierra Ventures, TEL Venture Capital, Silicon Catalyst Venture, Willamette Valley Capital, and Silicon Catalyst Angels.

As AI shifts from phones to ambient interfaces, the industry is racing toward lightweight, all-day wearable glasses. But optics and display costs remain the biggest barrier to mass adoption. Today’s AR/AI glasses rely on complex, costly display systems that are bulky, power-hungry, and difficult to manufacture at scale. Phosio’s proprietary thin-film platform integrates high-performance display functionality directly into lightweight, everyday eyewear, eliminating the cost, bulk, and power demands that have slowed mainstream adoption.

“This funding allows us to move from proof-of-concept to commercial reality,” said Omid Sadeghi, CEO and co-founder of Phosio. “Our goal is to make AI-enabled eyewear accessible to everyday consumers. We’re excited to partner with investors who bring deep expertise in AR/AI, semiconductors, commercialization, and advanced manufacturing.”

Phosio’s team brings together rare expertise across advanced materials science, optics, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company was co-founded by CEO Omid Sadeghi, Cory Perkins, and renowned materials scientist Douglas Keszler. The broader team includes former Meta vice president and early scale-up team from Inpria, the metal oxide semiconductor materials company acquired for approximately $600 million, bringing expertise in scaling advanced materials technologies into manufacturable platforms.

Douglas Keszler, co-founder of Phosio, added: “While the current market relies on complex and costly lens manufacturing processes, the Phosio platform targets a scalable solution that makes possible all-day wearable glasses at a consumer-friendly price point. We’re thrilled to welcome our new investors as we accelerate commercialization and expand engagement with partners across the semiconductor and consumer electronics ecosystems.”

About Phosio

Phosio develops high refractive index metal oxides that enable immersive visual experiences through lightweight AR eyewear. Its proprietary thin-film platform integrates high-performance displays into everyday glasses, enabling consumer electronics companies to deliver practical, affordable AR glasses with integrated displays. For more information, visit www.phosio.com