King Children

King Children, established in 2017 by co-founders Sahir Zaveri and Dave Lee, initially entered the market with a direct-to-consumer model for custom-fit, 3D-printed eyewear. The Brooklyn-based company utilized a mobile application that allowed customers to take a three-dimensional scan of their face, enabling the production of personalized glasses designed to fit their unique facial structure. This on-demand manufacturing process was designed to be a zero-waste, zero-inventory alternative to traditional eyewear production.

Having raised $2 million from investors including Great Oaks Venture Capital and Asimov Ventures, King Children has since pivoted its business model. The company now operates as a vertical software platform, offering its technology to other brands and partners. This B2B service enables other companies to design, develop, and produce eyewear collections with a sustainable, zero-inventory supply chain. The platform promises to reduce time to market by a factor of ten and fixed costs to one-tenth of the industry average for premium collections.

King Children's proprietary software leverages a database of tens of thousands of 3D face scans to algorithmically test and refine designs. Partners can collaborate on merchandising, receive sample kits in days, and launch initial products in weeks. The platform supports endless customization and offers features like augmented reality for 3D try-ons, immersing partners in the design process. Keywords: eyewear technology, sustainable manufacturing, 3D-printed eyewear, zero-inventory, mass customization, B2B software platform, on-demand production, custom-fit glasses, facial scanning technology, supply chain software, sustainable fashion, product personalization, augmented reality try-on, eyewear design software, direct-to-consumer manufacturing, vertical software, retail technology, ethical production, rapid prototyping, e-commerce manufacturing