Mentra
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: USA, · Est. by Cayden Pierce and Alex Israelov, the company raised $8 million to launch what CEO Pierce calls 'the Android for smart glasses.' Mentra is backed by Hartmann Capital. · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Mentra: 1 model, 4 deployments across 3 regions, $16.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$16.0M
Headquarters
USA,
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Mentra is a smart glasses company developing an open-source operating system for smart glasses and the Mentra Live camera-equipped smart glasses. Founded by Cayden Pierce and Alex Israelov, the company raised $8 million to launch what CEO Pierce calls 'the Android for smart glasses.' Mentra is backed by Hartmann Capital.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Mentra.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Mentra Live at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- Mentra Live at United Kingdom, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- Mentra Live at Canada, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Canada, USA · Jun 1, 2024
- Mentra Live at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Mentra?
Mentra is a smart glasses company developing an open-source operating system for smart glasses and the Mentra Live camera-equipped smart glasses. Founded by Cayden Pierce and Alex Israelov, the company raised $8 million to launch what CEO Pierce calls 'the Android for smart glasses.' Mentra is backed by Hartmann Capital.
What does Mentra make?
Mentra has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Mentra Live (Mentra builds physical robots).
Is Mentra publicly traded?
No. Mentra is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Mentra?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Mentra building in the same form factors include Earendil Robotics, Bee, Plaud AI, Xiaomi.
Who is the CEO of Mentra?
Cayden Pierce is the ceo of Mentra, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Mentra?
Mentra is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $16M in disclosed funding.
Where is Mentra headquartered?
Mentra is headquartered in USA.
How much funding has Mentra raised?
Mentra has raised approximately $16M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Mentra?
Mentra is privately held and venture-backed ($16M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Mentra operate robots?
Mentra operates 4 verified deployments, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Europe.
How many robots has Mentra deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Mentra deployments on record at sites including United States (multiple hotel chains), Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Europe. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Mentra a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Mentra ranks in roughly the top 18% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Mentra safe?
Mentra has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.