Recon Instruments develops heads-up displays (HUDs) and smartglasses that integrate a micro-computer and sensor suite and run an operating system with an open SDK. The company has shipped three generations of products and sells a product called Jet. Recon's platform is described as modular and ruggedized, and the company has worldwide distribution and partnerships with technology and optics firms. Management emphasizes utility, durability and comfort in both consumer and activity-specific use cases. Recon plans to extend its scalable smartglasses platform into industrial and public safety markets and to accelerate product development and global marketing and distribution following the investment. Recon Instruments is a Vancouver, Canada technology company that builds consumer heads-up displays (HUDs) for sports, including the Recon Jet. The company positions itself as the maker of the world’s first consumer HUDs for sports and has shipped more than 50,000 HUDs worldwide. Its products are engineered to deliver instant, direct-to-eye information without distraction in demanding environments. The recent funding is intended to support product development, marketing, and global sales expansion. Recon also expects to leverage Intel Capital's expertise in manufacturing, operations, and technology as it scales. The article does not disclose revenue or other detailed financial terms. Recon Instruments is an innovator of Micro Optics Display (MOD) technology that integrates MOD systems with state-of-the-art sensors and GPS to deliver direct-to-eye communications for action-sport enthusiasts. Its Android-powered MOD Live near-eye product provides skiers and riders with speed, navigation, jump analytics, buddy tracking, text messages, and viewfinder functionality. The company says it will develop software for smartphones and other peripherals to extend its ecosystem and deliver performance-based information and communications. Recon noted a roadmap that includes several product launches in the coming months and years. Financially, the company secured a $10 million Series A to further commercialize its proprietary technology and provide working capital. Recon operates offices in Vancouver and London.

Total raised

$10M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jan 2012