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Wisear

Category: Robotics / Embodied AI

A deep-tech neurotechnology company developing neural interface solutions that enable hands-free and voice-free control of digital devices through bio-electrical signal processing. Wisear was founded in 2019. The company is led by Yacine Achiakh. Based in Paris, France. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $3,800,000. Latest round: Acquisition, Undisclosed, 2025-01, led by Naqi Logix. Key investors include Founders Future, Kima Ventures, Paris Business Angels, Polymatter Ventures, Wacano, BPI France.

Founded
2019
Headquarters
Paris, France
Team size
11-50
Total funding
$3,800,000

Value proposition

Provides a 'silent' and invisible interface for human-computer interaction by decoding brain, eye, and muscle signals using standard wearable form factors like earbuds, eliminating the need for voice or physical gestures.

Products and solutions

Wisear Neural Interface SDK (AI-powered signal decoding software), Bio-electrical sensor hardware modules (EEG, EOG, and EMG sensors), Perceive Neural Control Platform, Neural-enabled TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbud reference designs

Unique value

Successfully miniaturized clinical-grade neural signal capture (EEG/EOG) into everyday consumer earbuds, allowing for 'thought-like' control without bulky headsets or invasive implants.

Target customer

Consumer electronics OEMs, AR/VR/XR hardware manufacturers, earbud (TWS) manufacturers, and assistive technology providers.

Industries served

Neurotechnology, Consumer Electronics, Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Accessibility & Assistive Tech, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Technology advantage

Proprietary AI algorithms capable of real-time noise cancellation for bio-electrical signals in mobile environments; dual-award winner at CES Innovation Awards (2023 & 2024) for human-interface breakthroughs.

How they differentiate

Wisear differentiates by miniaturizing clinical-grade bio-electrical sensors (EEG, EOG, EMG) into standard TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbud form factors. Unlike competitors using bulky headbands or headsets, Wisear enables 'silent' control (eye/muscle/brain) through the ear canal, making the interface invisible and socially acceptable for daily use.

Main competitors

Neurable, NextMind (Snap Inc.), Emotiv, Bitbrain

Key partnerships

Naqi Logix (Parent Company/Strategic Partner), Meta Reality Labs (Ecosystem connection via leadership background), Founders Future & Kima Ventures (Early-stage backers), Undisclosed Global Consumer Electronics OEMs

Notable customers

Naqi Logix (Strategic Partner/Acquirer), Undisclosed Global Audio OEMs, AR/VR Hardware Manufacturers

Major milestones

Won CES 2023 Innovation Award for 'Perceive' neural interface, Won CES 2024 Innovation Award for neural-enabled earbuds, Successfully demonstrated first 'silent' control of AR headsets via earbuds, Entered definitive agreement to be acquired by Naqi Logix in January 2025

Growth metrics

Successfully transitioned from R&D to a definitive acquisition agreement with Naqi Logix in January 2025; double CES Innovation Award winner (2023, 2024).

Market positioning

B2B Deep-tech component and SDK provider for consumer electronics OEMs and AR/VR hardware manufacturers.

Geographic focus

Europe (HQ in France) and North America (Primary market for XR and consumer tech integration).

Patents and IP

Holds proprietary IP and trade secrets related to electrode placement in ear canals and bio-signal processing algorithms (strengthened by Naqi Logix's existing 'neural interface moat' post-acquisition).

About Yacine Achiakh

Yacine Achiakh is a deep-tech entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in AI and Product Management. He spent nearly 3 years at Meta (Reality Labs/Oculus) as a Product Manager, where he focused on the future of human-computer interaction and neural interfaces. Prior to Meta, he spent over 6 years at Criteo, scaling products from inception to $100M+ ARR. He holds an MSc in Management from ESSEC Business School.

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