# XPANCEO Research On Natural Science L.L.C.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/xpanceo-research-on-natural-science-l-l-c

- Industry: Healthcare Specialists
- Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Website: www.xpanceo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $290M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 8, 2025)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Founded in 2021, and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, XPANCEO Research on Natural Science L.L.C. operates as a provider of smart contact lenses. The company was founded by Roman Axelrod and Valentyn S. Volkov. In July 2025, XPANCEO Research On Natural Science raised USD 250 million in series A funding led by Opportunity Venture. Xpanceo offers a smart contact lens, which is a next-generation computing device that is invisible, weightless, and provides night vision, zoom, and other vision-enhancing features. AI-powered features: The lens uses sensors and artificial intelligence to power a variety of features, such as real-time translation, full body control, and object recognition. The firm also offers a holographic lens for augmented reality experiences that allow users to see holographic images overlaid on the real world. The company will use the July 2025 funding to finalize the development of its smart contact lens, hire additional members of its R&D, product, design, and operations teams, and accelerate its path to market.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 8, 2025, $250M — Opportunity Venture
- Seed, Oct 16, 2023, $40M — Opportunity Venture

## Investors

- Opportunity Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/opportunity-venture) — Seed, Series A