Company information | ViXion Inc., Ltd.

Company name	ViXion Inc.
Location	〒103-0012 Nihonbashi North Square 8F, 1-4-2 Nihonbashi Horidomecho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo map▼
Establishment	January 18, 2021 * Established as an affiliate HOYA CORPORATION
Start of Business	April 1, 2021
Business Content	Development, sales, and provision of solutions for electronic devices for people who are visually impaired
Executive Team	CEO　　　　　Seiichiro Nambu Director CINO* Toshiharu Uchiumi Hideto Fujino, Outside Director Akihiro Ito, Outside Director Outside Director Egami Yuki Auditor (part-time) Makoto Katozumi Executive Officer Koichiro Mine General Manager of Corporate Planning Department Executive Officer Takuya Nonaka, Head of Global Business Division Executive Officer Kumi Kubota, General Manager of Business Management Department and Production Management Department Executive Officer Kentaro Kojima, General Manager of Business Development Department *Chief Innovation Officer

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CEO　Seiichiro Nambu

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"The number of people with eye problems in the world is increasing year by year, and according to a United Nations study, approximately 5 billion people will suffer from myopia in 2050, and severe myopia, which is at high risk of blindness, will account for the majority of the world's population. …It is predicted that this will increase to around 10%. ViXion's challenge is to prevent such a future from happening.
We will use ViXion's ideas and technology to solve vision-related issues and illuminate the future so that all people can enjoy a safe, fun and better life. ”

He has led many projects such as corporate finance, strategy formulation, medium-term plan formulation, new business concept, and business ecosystem concept formulation at government financial institutions and foreign consulting firms. Has 12 years of management experience in a business company.

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Director Toshiharu Uchiumi

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"As the person in charge of development, I would like to always be close to everyone and work on developing products that will make them happy."

Joined HOYA CORPORATION in 1983. After working as the director of the mask division's design center and the vision care division's technology research and development department, since 2015 he has been involved in the research and development of wearable devices compatible with low vision.

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Outside Director Hideto Fujino

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"All of us involved are delighted to be able to announce the first version upgrade of our main product since the company split.In addition to various functional improvements, we have also improved the design. …Significant improvements were made under the supervision of nendo. We appreciate your continued support and support for ViXion and its products. "

Representative Director, Chairman, President & CEO, Chief Investment Officer of Rheos Capital Works. Senior specially appointed professor at Tokyo University of Science. Fund manager of Japan's largest investment trust Hifumi series.

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Outside Director Akihiro Ito

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“I am grateful for the opportunity to take on a new challenge, having been a part of the team since the design office was established. …I would be happy if I could contribute to ViXion's value creation by utilizing it in multiple ways. ”

Director (co-founder) of design office nendo. We produce numerous device, spaces, events, etc. both domestically and internationally.

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Outside Director Yuki Egami

“I am happy to be able to take on a new challenge together towards the common goal of Senju Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. and ViXion Inc., which is ``solving issues for people who have visual problems.''From the standpoint of an outside director We will work to strengthen governance.”

Registered as a lawyer in 2017 (Osaka Bar Association). After working at a law firm, he currently belongs to the Legal Department of the Business Development Division Senju Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. At a law firm, he has a wide range of experience and track record in providing legal support in startup funding support, corporate fields, litigation cases, etc.

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Our History

2015	HOYA CORPORATION 's Vision Care Division has begun developing a wearable device for people with retinitis pigmentosa, and has successfully developed a prototype of "scotopic vision support glasses."
2018	Launched scotopic vision support glasses "HOYA MW10 HiKARI" and started sales.
2019	A new model of HOYA MW10 HiKARI produced by the global design firm nendo has been announced.
2021	ViXion Inc. was established as a spin-off from HOYA CORPORATION to speed up business decision-making and development and better respond to user needs.
2022	August In order to strengthen the development system for various products and services as well as the business management system, the company carried out a third-party allocation of new shares to underwriters such as Senju Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd., Ltd. and EXEDY Corporation. At the same time, the company entered into a strategic capital and business alliance with Senju Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd., Ltd. regarding the development and sales of medical equipment for ophthalmology. november Selected as a grant recipient (Human Augmentation field) for the PwC Foundation's "2022 Second Term Human Augmentation and Agriculture-Welfare Collaboration Grant Program." Launched a project to verify the effectiveness of expanding employment options for visually impaired people and improving their working environment.
2023	september The crowdfunding project for autofocus eyewear "ViXion01," which began on June 29th, has now concluded. The project far exceeded its goal, receiving over 420 million yen in funding and a total of 5,703 backers.
2024	January With the support of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the company exhibited at CES 2024, one of the world's largest tech events. The company exhibited its autofocus eyewear "ViXion01" at the Japan (J-Startup) Pavilion in Eureka Park, an area reserved for startups, and took part in various pitch events, winning the Omdia Innovation Awards 2024 and other awards. March General sales of autofocus eyewear "ViXion01" have begun. september The company exhibited at IFA 2024, one of Europe's largest consumer electronics exhibitions, held in Berlin, Germany. It was selected as one of 15 finalists from around the world in the pitch contest "IFA Next Pitch Battle," winning the grand prize. It was also selected for "IFA 100 Moments," a project celebrating IFA's 100th anniversary. Crowdfunding for the new autofocus eyewear model "ViXion01S," which is the standard model of the autofocus eyewear "ViXion01" and offers improved comfort, lightness, and customizability, will begin on September 26th. October The company exhibited for the first time at CEATEC 2024, Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition for digital innovation. The autofocus eyewear "ViXion01S" was highly praised as an innovative technology and won the highest award, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award at CEATEC AWARD 2024. The autofocus eyewear "ViXion01" has been awarded the "Good Design Best 100" and "Good Focus Award [Technology/Traditional Design] (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Commissioner's Award)" at the 2024 Good Design Awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, a public interest incorporated foundation. december Crowdfunding for the new autofocus eyewear device "ViXion01S" has achieved a total of over 128 million yen in support, with 1,901 backers and an achievement rate of 256%. Started sales of autofocus eyewear "ViXion01" in China, achieving its first global expansion through cross-border e-commerce "JingDong."
2025	February The "ViXion01" and "ViXion01S" series of autofocus eyewear, which automatically adjusts focus, have exceeded 10,000 units in total orders. March We have entered into a capital and business alliance with Pilot Corporation, with the aim of jointly developing and selling innovative device that connect the realms of "seeing" and "writing." We have developed "Yubisashi Eye (AI)," a visual information support technology that utilizes AI. It is equipped with a function that recognizes surrounding information in real time and provides voice guidance when you point at it. May The company received the BEYOND Impact Award at BEYOND EXPO 2025, one of Asia's largest international tech events, held in Macau, China. Funding was raised through Spotlight LLC. June Autofocus eyewear "ViXion01S" is now available for general sale at electronics retailers and e-commerce sites nationwide. The new app "ViXion Connect" has also been released. Exhibited autofocus eyewear "ViXion01S" in the "Next Generation Medical Device Experience Corner" at the Osaka-Kansai Expo "HEALTH DESIGN Shine, Live - Live Brighter -" (sponsored by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

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ViXion Inc.

Nihonbashi North Square 8F, 1-4-2 Nihonbashi Horidomecho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Nearest Station 5 minutes walk from Kodemmacho Station
6 minutes walk from Ningyocho Station
8 minutes walk from Shin-Nihonbashi Station

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