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 (Air 3: 1080P waveguide, Sony MicroOLED)., INMO Go Series (Go, Go 2, GO3): Lightweight AI glasses for translation, navigation, meeting notes; GO3 (~58g) is flagship with 98+ language realtime translation, ChatGPT/Gemini AI, swappable battery (CES 2026 / Kickstarter 2026)., INMO X Series: Brand-collaboration and ecosystem-oriented AI glasses line., IMOS: Proprietary spatial operating system for wireless AR interaction., INMO Ring / Ring4: 3DoF smart ring controller for discreet UI navigation (bundled with GO3).
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., Zhipu (智谱): GLM / AutoGLM LLM partnership powering '对话精灵' conversational AI on GO3/Air3., TD SYNNEX: Japan distributor; began selling INMO GO 3 domestically from 2026-07-30., China Unicom & UNISOC: MWC 2026 Europe-custom GO3 collaboration.
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 (~RMB 2B valuation), securing capital for LLM-based AI integration., INMO GO3 won Digital Trends CES 2026 Publisher Award; Kickstarter Apr–Jun 2026 raised HK$8.4M from 1,513 backers., TD SYNNEX began Japan distribution of INMO GO 3 in July 2026.
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 (HQ) / Shenzhen (R&D), China (primary market); expanding globally via Kickstarter/e-commerce in North America and Southeast Asia, plus Japan retail through TD SYNNEX (GO3 from Jul 2026) and Europe-custom GO3 (MWC 2026).
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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