At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 14 Eyewear companies in San Francisco, California. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Eyewear Companies & Startups (San Francisco, California)
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and companies.
Founder(s): Christian Erfurt, Hans Wiberg
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Child Care, Communities, Enterprise Software, Eyewear, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Software, Video Streaming
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Topology Eyewear
Topology Eyewear is a SaaS platform enabling eyewear retailers and e-tailers to provide delightful omni-channel experiences.
Founder(s): Eric Varady
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Apps, E-Commerce, Eyewear, Fashion, mHealth, SaaS
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ODG (Osterhout Design Group)
ODG is the leader in extended reality smartglasses, delivering AR, MR & VR solutions & experiences to customers in enterprise and industry.
Founder(s): Ralph Osterhout
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Augmented Reality, Consumer Electronics, Eyewear, Hardware, Mobile Devices, Wearables
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Westward Leaning
Westward Leaning offers sunglasses that celebrate human achievement by integrating unique materials specific to a past or present human.
Founder(s): Karlygash Burkitbayeva, Robert Denning
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Eyewear, Fashion, Retail
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Westward Leaning
Westward Leaning offers sunglasses that celebrate human achievement by integrating unique materials specific to a past or present human.
Founder(s): Karlygash Burkitbayeva, Robert Denning
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Eyewear, Fashion, Retail
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Vue Glasses
Vue is the world’s first pair of smart glasses that are designed for everyday use. Offered in prescription, plano, and sunglasses.
Founder(s): Aaron Rowley, Jason Gui
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Eyewear, Hardware, Internet of Things, Wearables
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Armasight
Armasight is a developer and manufacturer of night vision and advanced thermal imaging devices.
Founder(s): Dmitry Rocklin
Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Developer Platform, Eyewear, Manufacturing
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Quay Australia
Quay Australia is a marketplace that provides affordable and stylish sunglasses.
Founder(s): Linda Hammond
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Eyewear, Fashion, Retail
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Sunski
Sunski is a San Francisco based eyewear brand that provides polarized sunglasses.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Eyewear, Fashion, Lifestyle, Wholesale
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ALLOMIND
ALLOMIND provides smallest, lightest virtual reality eyeware for powerful, immersive UHD cinematic experience anywhere.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Eyewear, Mobile, Virtual Reality
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West Coast Vision Labs
Custom made, custom fit eyeglasses for kids
Founder(s): Jonathan Salomon, Omondi Nyong’o
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, E-Commerce, Eyewear, Health Care
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Crown Wood Eyewear
Crown Wood Eyewear is a premium sunglass company that offers unique style with a classic look.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Eyewear, Fashion, Lifestyle, Manufacturing
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LASHES IN A BOX
LASHES IN A BOX is an online boutique of handmade cruelty-free false lashes and accessories.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Cosmetics, E-Commerce Platforms, Eyewear, Wholesale
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WOOED
WOOED is a manufacturing company.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Eyewear, Fashion, Manufacturing
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