Korea South
Dot Inc. is a pioneering social venture founded in 2015 in Korea South, dedicated to eliminating barriers for the blind, low-vision, and mobility-impaired individuals. The company's flagship product, Dot Watch, the world's first Braille smartwatch, has garnered significant attention and is endorsed by luminaries like Stevie Wonder and Andrea Bocelli. Notably, Dot Inc. has clinched the Gold Cannes Lions for Creativity & Innovation in both 2016 and 2018, underscoring its commitment to exemplary design and utility.
In addition to Dot Watch, the company's product lineup includes the groundbreaking Dot Cell (D2), hailed as the world's smallest and most cost-efficient Braille cell. Moreover, Dot Inc.'s innovation extends to Dot Kiosk, a self-service hardware platform featuring full tactile support, auto-adjust capabilities for improved accessibility, and seamless integration with indoor navigation systems. Furthermore, the company has launched Dot Go, the world's first customizable object recognition app tailored for the blind and visually-impaired. This has earned Dot Inc. a nomination for the prestigious Cannes Lions Innovation Award in 2021, catapulting the company's cutting-edge solutions to greater prominence.
With its diverse product portfolio and relentless pursuit of inclusivity, Dot Inc. continues to make waves in the realms of Consumer Electronics, Hardware, and Information Technology. The company's recent KRW13.40B Series B investment on 04 February 2023, led by InterVest Co. and Saehan Startup Investment, stands as a testament to its growing market appeal and potential for meaningful societal impact.
