WeWALK secures £201k in seed follow on funding from NEC X to integrate computer vision technology.
NEC X has backed the UK startup to advance its smart cane navigation technology.
WeWALK builds assistive mobility technology for blind and visually impaired people. Its flagship smart cane uses ultrasound and artificial intelligence to detect obstacles and provide audio feedback.
WeWALK has secured £201k in a seed follow on funding round from venture studio NEC X. The investment will enable the startup to integrate computer vision technology from NEC Laboratories America into its next generation of mobility devices.
The financing follows a previous pre series A round led by Nesta Impact Investments. WeWALK was awarded the NEC X Prize at the 2023 NEC Innovation Challenge, subsequently joining the Elev X Venture Studio Programme.
From the founder
"We’re incredibly excited by NEC X’s investment in advancing our smart cane technology with their cutting-edge computer vision. This collaboration strengthens our mission to empower visually impaired people with greater mobility and independence. We look forward to making a significant positive impact together"
Gokhan Mericliler
CEO and Co-founder at WeWALK
Investor perspective
"We’re excited to support startups that are working to solve societal challenges, just like WeWALK."
Shintaro Matsumoto
President and CEO, NEC X
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WeWALK
WeWALK provides smart navigation technology and mobility solutions for blind and visually impaired people.