Lenskart Invests in Ajna Lens for Smart Glasses
Source: indianstartuptimes.com
Lenskart has made a strategic investment in Ajna Lens, a Mumbai-based startup specializing in extended reality (XR) and spatial computing. Ajna Lens is known for its mixed reality headset AjnaXR. The partnership aims to combine deep-tech innovation with consumer-centric product design.
This investment signifies Lenskart's advancement in smart eyewear, following the launch of its audio smart glasses, Phonic, in December 2024. The goal is to develop AI-driven smart glasses that are functional, stylish, and accessible.
Peyush Bansal, Co-Founder & CEO of Lenskart, stated that the investment marks the next phase in their smart glass journey, aiming to accelerate product innovation in this category.
Lenskart, operating in 14 countries through an omnichannel retail model, intends to use its network and customer insights to develop smart glasses that meet evolving lifestyle needs.
Founded in 2014, Ajna Lens focuses on spatial computing, AI vision, and immersive XR technologies, serving industries like defense, education, and enterprise. Ajna Lens aims to bridge the physical and digital worlds.
Ajna Lens expressed enthusiasm about combining its technological capabilities with Lenskart’s design expertise and retail reach, with the hope of making smart eyewear mainstream.
The collaboration seeks to position India as an innovator in the global wearable tech market by combining homegrown technology with global ambition.