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INMO

Category: Computer Vision

A leading provider of consumer-grade, wireless all-in-one AR glasses that integrate AI large models to provide real-time translation, navigation, and mobile productivity in a lightweight, daily-wear form factor. INMO was founded in 2020. The company is led by Yang Longsheng. Based in Chengdu, China. Team size: 100-200. Total funding raised: $101.5M. Latest round: Series C1, $24.5M, 2026-01, led by Chengdu Sci-Tech Investment. Key investors include Matrix Partners China, Chengdu Sci-Tech Investment, Nanshan Strategic Emerging Investment, Zhiwen Group (Momo), Puhua Capital, Eagle Fund, 37Games.

Founded
2020
Headquarters
Chengdu, China
Team size
100-200
Total funding
$101.5M

Value proposition

Offers a 'cable-free' AR experience that liberates users from smartphones by integrating compute, battery, and AI capabilities directly into the glasses frame.

Products and solutions

INMO Air Series (Air, Air 2, Air 3): High-performance binocular full-color AR glasses for media, gaming, and multi-screen productivity., INMO Go Series (Go, Go 2): Lightweight (52g) monocle/binocular glasses optimized for AI assistant features and real-time translation., INMO X Series: B2B-focused all-in-one 5G AR glasses for industrial and enterprise applications., IMOS: A proprietary spatial operating system designed for wireless AR interaction., INMO Ring: A 3DoF smart ring controller for discreet UI navigation.

Unique value

Pioneered the 'Wireless All-in-One' (无线一体式) AR category, distinguishing itself from competitors that require cables connected to phones or external compute packs.

Target customer

Tech-savvy urban professionals, frequent international travelers, outdoor enthusiasts (cyclists/hikers), and Gen-Z 'tech-fashion' consumers.

Industries served

Consumer Electronics, Travel & Tourism, Enterprise/Industrial Maintenance, Education (Language Learning), Entertainment & Gaming

Technology advantage

Achieved mass production of high-resolution (1080P) array optical waveguide displays combined with low-power SLAM spatial positioning in a frame weighing under 80 grams. Deep integration of LLMs (Large Language Models) allows for seamless voice-to-text translation and AI 'encyclopedic' visual queries.

How they differentiate

Pioneered the 'Wireless All-in-One' (无线一体式) AR category, integrating battery, compute, and proprietary IMOS within the frame (no external cables or phone tethering required), while maintaining a lightweight 'daily wear' form factor (<80g).

Main competitors

Xreal (formerly Nreal), Rokid, RayNeo (TCL), Meta (Ray-Ban Meta)

Key partnerships

Sony: Supply partner for MicroOLED display modules used in the Air 3., Tencent: Integration with the 'Yingyongbao' (Tencent App Store) content ecosystem., China Mobile: Strategic partner for 5G+AR terminal ecosystem development., Qualcomm: Utilizes Snapdragon XR spatial computing platforms for high-performance processing., Baidu & NetEase: Content and software ecosystem collaborations.

Notable customers

China Mobile, Tencent (Yingyongbao), Baidu, NetEase, Migu Culture

Major milestones

Launched INMO Air in 2021 as the world's first wireless consumer AR glasses., Established strategic 5G+AR terminal ecosystem partnership with China Mobile in 2024., Relocated global headquarters to Chengdu to leverage regional industrial policy advantages., Completed Series C1 round in early 2026, securing significant capital for LLM-based AI integration.

Growth metrics

Achieved No. 1 market share in China's all-in-one AR glasses category (per IDC); completed three funding rounds (B2, B3, C1) within a single 12-month period totaling nearly 500 million RMB.

Market positioning

Dominant leader in the consumer-grade wireless all-in-one AR glasses segment; positioned as the 'next-generation AI mobile' interface.

Geographic focus

Headquartered in Chengdu/Shenzhen, China (primary market); expanding globally through Kickstarter and international e-commerce in North America, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Patents and IP

Holds over 100 technical patents in the AR field, including 30+ 5G-related invention patents, 25+ AI technical patents, and 20+ patents for smart wearable utility models.

About Yang Longsheng

Yang Longsheng is the founder and CEO of INMO. He was formerly the General Manager of the Wearable Business Unit at Coolpad Group, where he led the development of smartwatches and early AR prototypes. In late 2020, he led a core team from Coolpad, Huawei, and TCL to spin off and establish INMO as an independent consumer AR brand.

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