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Breezm

ApplicationSeoul, South KoreaFounded 2017· One of 690 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

Customized eyeglasses using AI-powered face scanning and 3D printing technology to deliver perfectly fitting, lightweight, and high-quality eyewear.

CEO / Founder
Seong Woo-seok, Hyung-jin Park
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$21M
Latest Round
Pre-IPO
Key Investors
Seven Bridge Private Equity, Smilegate Investment, Korea Development Bank, Helios Ventures, KH Venture Partners, Alpen Route Asset Management

Technology & Products

Key Products

Customized eyeglasses using AI-powered face scanning and 3D printing technology, offering single-vision prescription, progressives, readers, and sunglasses. Features include a patented screwless hinge and lightweight frames.

Technological Advantage

AI-powered face scanning combined with advanced 3D printing techniques enables bespoke eyewear production.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Perfectly fitting, lightweight, and high-quality custom eyewear using AI and 3D printing.

How They Differentiate

Focus on AI and 3D printing for customized eyewear in a traditionally static industry.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Individuals seeking custom-fit eyewear

Industry Verticals

Eyewear, 3D Printing

Competitors

YOU MAWO, Cubitts

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

0.8% weekly growth rate in 2023

Major Milestones

Opened first US store in New York in 2024, Plans to open 100 stores in the US in 5 years, Selected as Harvard Business School case study (2025), Pre-IPO ₩10B from Seven Bridge PE (Jul 2026), KB Securities selected as IPO lead underwriter, 100k+ cumulative customers; smart glasses development underway

Notable Customers

CES Innovation Awards; Harvard Business School case study (2025); 100k+ cumulative customers by 2026; expanding US retail and preparing KOSDAQ IPO.

https://www.breezmeyewear.com

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Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Breezm occupies a niche at the intersection of additive manufacturing and consumer optics, applying AI-driven facial scanning and polymer 3D printing to produce bespoke eyeglasses. The company challenges a traditional industry where fit is often compromised by standardized frame sizes, offering single-vision, progressive, reader, and sunglass prescriptions in lightweight, personalized frames.

The core workflow involves a proprietary AI-powered face scan that captures individual facial geometry, which then drives the 3D printing of frames tailored to the user's measurements. Breezm's designs incorporate a patented screwless hinge, addressing a common point of mechanical failure in eyewear. The company operates 13 stores in South Korea and a flagship location in New York City, with plans to open 100 U.S. stores over five years, supplemented by a mobile app for remote scanning.

Breezm has sold over 25,000 pairs of glasses and was recognized by CES Innovation Awards. It was also selected as a Harvard Business School case study in June 2025. The company has raised $15 million from investors including Smilegate Investment, Korea Development Bank, and Helios Ventures. Competitors include YOU MAWO and Cubitts, though Breezm differentiates through its integrated AI and 3D printing approach.

A key open question is whether Breezm can scale its retail footprint and mobile app adoption fast enough to build a defensible brand before larger eyewear incumbents adopt similar digital customization tools. The company's weekly growth rate of 0.8% in 2023 suggests steady but not explosive expansion, making execution in the U.S. market critical.