Sol - About the company
Sol is a funded company based in San Francisco (United States), founded in 2021 by Trae Stephens. It operates as a Manufacturer of wearable e-readers with adjustable focus and library access. The company has 45 active competitors, including 10 funded and 5 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like XREAL, Lucyd and Avegant.
Company Details
Manufacturer of wearable e-readers with adjustable focus and library access. The device connects to existing digital libraries and allows content uploads. It features adjustable lenses, extended battery life, and a distraction-free reading mode. The associated application facilitates book purchases, content management, and delivery of articles.
- Website
- solreader.com
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@solreader.com
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2021
Location
San Francisco, United States
Stage
Funding Raised
Investors
Ranked
9th among 45 active competitors
Employee Count
41 as on Sep 30, 2026
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Sol's funding and investors
Sol is a funded company. Sol has 2 institutional investors.
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Sol's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Sol is Trae Stephens.
Here are the details of Sol's key team members:
- Trae Stephens: Co-Founder of Sol and founder of 2 other companies, Anduril and Anduril. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup and serve on the boards of 3 companies.Contact Info: 2 email addresses
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Sol's employee count trend
Sol has 41 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Sol's employee count trend over the years:
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Sol's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Sol include XREAL, Lucyd and Avegant. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Sol, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of augmented reality smart glasses and immersive display technology | $433M | 69/100 | ||
2nd | Lucyd 2017, Miami (United States), Public | Internet-first brand offering smart glasses and eyewear | $649K | 67/100 | |
3rd | Avegant 2012, Belmont (United States), Series C | Develops hardware and software-based light field technology solutions | $81.7M | 59/100 | |
4th | Ivantis 2007, Irvine (United States), Acquired | Innovative microstent solutions for glaucoma management and surgical eye care | $166M | 49/100 | |
5th |  Omi 2024, San Francisco (United States), Seed | Developer of AI-powered smart glasses and related software applications | $2M | 46/100 | |
6th |  Avulux 2018, Miami (United States), Unfunded | Provider of clinically proven migraine glasses for light management | - | - | 40/100 |
7th | Osterhout Design Group 1999, San Francisco (United States), Series A | Online platform offering diverse products, including electronics, fashion, and slot games | $58M | 42/100 | |
8th |  Neurometrix 1996, Woburn (United States), Acquired | Developer of non-invasive medical devices for pain and neurological disorders | $14.6M | 38/100 | |
9th |  Sol 2021, San Francisco (United States), Funding Raised | Manufacturer of wearable e-readers with adjustable focus and library access | - | 37/100 | |
10th | Orbi Prime 2015, Berkeley (United States), Unfunded | Online casino offering diverse games, bonuses, and secure gambling | - | - | 37/100 |
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Sol's Investments and acquisitions
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