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Boston, MA

Commercializing a permanent, PFAS-free anti-smudge lens coating for eyewear and beyond.

• Industry partnerships: In talks with major optical manufacturers and global suppliers.
• Proprietary innovation: Patent-pending coating offers superior performance and durability.
• Health & safety focus: Addresses a widespread productivity and visibility problem for professionals.
• Regulatory alignment: PFAS-free formulation ahead of proposed bans in global markets.
• Strong investor backing: Supported by notable investors including Tim Draper and MassChallenge.

Unsmudgeable is fundraising to commercialize its proprietary anti-smudge eyewear coating designed to eliminate the need for constant lens cleaning. Built by a team of materials scientists and polymer engineers, the technology offers a permanent, PFAS-free solution that significantly improves visibility, outperforming current coatings by 140%. The funds will support the transition from research and development to commercialization, including scaling up manufacturing processes, expanding B2B partnerships, and furthering integration with major eyewear manufacturers. With an initial focus on medical, industrial, and defense sectors, Unsmudgeable addresses the productivity and safety issues caused by smudged lenses, offering a long-term solution to a persistent and global problem.

The company is currently in product testing and partnership discussions with industry leaders such as Bühler Leybold Optics and is engaging with potential collaborators across chemicals, optics, defense, and healthcare. A combination of B2B licensing and scalable production processes positions the business for margin-rich growth in a $585 billion addressable market. The product’s compatibility with current manufacturing workflows allows for easier industry adoption. With regulatory shifts targeting PFAS chemicals and increasing demand for durable coatings across sectors, Unsmudgeable’s technology meets both immediate and emerging market needs. The fundraising will enable Unsmudgeable to accelerate its roadmap over the next 24 months, transitioning pilot programs into revenue-generating agreements and setting the stage for broader industry adoption in retail and beyond.

Company Info

Unsmudgeable develops a permanent, PFAS-free anti-smudge coating that improves eyewear clarity by 140% and integrates seamlessly into manufacturing.

Unsmudgeable is a Boston-based consumer tech startup focused on solving a common but persistent problem: smudged eyewear. Leveraging proprietary coating technology, the company has developed a PFAS-free, anti-smudge coating for glasses that causes fingerprints to fade instead of cluster, delivering 140% better visibility compared to existing solutions. The product is designed for one-time, permanent application and is waterproof, durable, and compatible with current manufacturing processes. It addresses unmet needs in high-performance sectors such as healthcare, industrial safety, and defense, where clear vision is essential for productivity and safety.

Founded by materials science experts and supported by a notable angel investor network, including Tim Draper, Unsmudgeable is advancing through key industry partnerships and pilot programs with major manufacturers. The company follows a B2B2C licensing model and has achieved significant market validation, including a signed LOI with Bühler Leybold Optics and discussions with Shamir Optical, BASF, and others. With a unit margin of $73 per unit and a projected U.S. serviceable market of $13B, Unsmudgeable is strategically positioned to disrupt the $585B eyewear market and expand its technology to additional surfaces and sectors.