Distance Technologies builds glasses-free, headset-free mixed reality using a patented computer-generated 3D light field that turns windscreens, windows, and cockpits into augmented-reality displays with per-pixel depth and full field-of-view immersion. Its core product overlays 3D digital objects and location-specific alphanumeric information without requiring headsets, phones, or glasses, aiming to avoid eye strain. The company emerged from stealth at Augmented World Expo USA 2024 showcasing a proof-of-concept for its first commercial product. Distance’s technology is designed for integration into next-generation automotive systems and advanced defence and aviation cockpits, and it integrates data streams from AI systems into a next-generation human–machine interface. Financially, Distance closed a €10 million seed round led by GV after raising $2.7 million in pre-seed funding months earlier. The company is being evaluated by several leading automotive OEMs, Tier‑1 defence contractors, and aviation companies and plans to deploy across automotive, defence, and aeronautics sectors. Distance is a provider of glasses-free extended reality (XR) technology solutions. It focuses on developing naked‑eye XR technologies for the automotive, aerospace and defense markets. The company's technology can convert any transparent surface into an XR experience without requiring users to wear glasses. Distance targets applications across automotive, aerospace and national defense sectors. Recently the company completed a $2.7M seed financing. Investors in the round included lead investors FOV Ventures and Maki.vc, along with Business Finland and David Helgason.

Total raised

$14M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Sep 2024