Updated
Updated · Techloy · Jul 10
Even Realities Raises $150 Million at $1 Billion Valuation From Meituan, Tencent
Updated
Updated · Techloy · Jul 10

Even Realities Raises $150 Million at $1 Billion Valuation From Meituan, Tencent

3 articles · Updated · Techloy · Jul 10

Summary

  • $150 million in Pre-Series B funding will help Shenzhen-based Even Realities expand its privacy-focused smart glasses platform.
  • Meituan and Tencent led the round, valuing the wearable technology startup at $1 billion.
  • Even Realities topped Asia's startup funding announcements this week as regional startups raised $373.5 million across smart hardware, robotics, AI healthcare, education and electric mobility.
  • China produced the biggest deals, reflecting continued investor appetite for AI-enabled products and the infrastructure behind future industries.

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