Cellid develops AR glass display modules and spatial recognition engines, leveraging optical simulation and proprietary production technologies. The company focuses on waveguides and spatial recognition technologies for new devices and has produced display modules as thin and lightweight as standard eyeglass lenses. It also offers spatial recognition solutions such as Cellid SLAM. Cellid raised over $7.5M in a Series C extension; with the latest investment it has raised over $15M to date. The company plans to use the funds to hire talent in Japan and internationally to improve development of key AR glass components, including micro projectors and waveguides. Cellid is led by CEO Satoshi Shiraga. Cellid Inc. develops displays for AR glasses and spatial recognition engines for next‑generation devices. The company says it has industry‑leading waveguide technology—claiming the world’s largest field of view, lightest weight waveguides—and the first full‑color projection technology using plastic materials. In November it released a Reference Design eyeglass‑type AR verification model that uses an optical see‑through waveguide, measures approximately 58g, and aims to reduce eye fatigue versus head‑mounted displays. Cellid also develops key components such as micro projectors and offers spatial recognition solutions including Cellid SLAM. The company plans to strengthen its product and reference‑design lineup, expand mass‑production capabilities, accelerate market launches, and hire top talent. Financially, the latest financing brings Cellid’s total funding to approximately USD 33 million (JPY 5.2 billion). Cellid designs and produces AR glass display modules—primarily waveguides—and spatial recognition engines for next-generation AR glasses. Its proprietary optical simulation and production technologies enable modules as thin and light as ordinary eyeglass lenses, with clear images and one of the world's largest fields of view for waveguides. The company also offers spatial recognition software such as Cellid SLAM and industry-specific solutions, combining hardware and real-world spatial recognition to blend physical and digital worlds. Cellid recently secured funding via a third-party allotment of new shares from General Interface Solution (GIS) and signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with GIS. Through the capital alliance and collaboration, Cellid aims to expand mass production, improve quality-control systems, and accelerate distribution of AR glasses. The partnership is intended to establish a stronger market position and drive cooperative growth.

Total raised

$21M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Apr 2025