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Glidance (Glide)

Glidance (Glide) (glidance.io): 7 changes recorded in its website history since September 2023. Homepage last checked 6 November 2026.

Recorded changes

Newest observations first. Each interval bounds when the website changed; it is not an exact event date.

  1. New logosBetween and

    Added logos to its homepage: AI for Good, Glidance on Facebook, Glidance on Instagram, Glidance on YouTube, Email Glidance and Glidance on LinkedIn.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagecurrent websiteHistorical capture not publicly availableLink to observation
  2. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeThe World's First Intelligent Guide.
    AfterSay Hello to Glide. The Smart Primary Mobility Aid.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagecurrent websiteHistorical capture not publicly availableLink to observation
  3. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeMeet Glide: The Future of Independent Mobility.
    AfterThe World's First Intelligent Guide.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagelater archived pageLink to observation
  4. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeMeet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide.
    AfterMeet Glide: The Future of Independent Mobility.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagelater archived pageLink to observation
  5. New logosBetween and

    Added logos to its homepage: Sxsw 2025 pitch winner and AI for Good Awards.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagelater archived pageLink to observation
  6. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeA new era of independence for the visually impaired
    AfterMeet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagelater archived pageLink to observation
  7. FundingBetween and

    Announced on its homepage: “WA, July 2, 2024: Glidance is thrilled to announce the successful closure and oversubscription of our pre-seed funding round, raising $1.…”.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

    earlier archived pagelater archived pageLink to observation

First recorded website

Observed 24 September 2023

Our earliest capture with readable facts. This is our first observation, not when the company introduced these things. These website claims are not independently verified.

How it described itself

Glidance – Glide your way to independence.

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How it describes itself

Similar headlines are grouped together. The quote shown is from the last capture in each group, not necessarily the exact wording throughout that period.

  1. Seen November 2026 · 1 capture · latest observed messagingSay Hello to Glide. The Smart Primary Mobility Aid.

    Meet Glide, an AI mobility aid designed to guide you around obstacles indoors and out. Explore a new option for independence and join the waitlist.

    This wording observed 6 November 2026.

    current websiteHistorical capture not publicly available
  2. Seen July 2026 · 1 captureThe World's First Intelligent Guide.

    Glide is the world’s first autonomous, AI powered mobility aid designed for people who are blind or experience sight and vision loss.

    This wording observed 31 July 2026.

    archived page
  3. Seen January 2026 · 1 captureMeet Glide: The Future of Independent Mobility.

    Glide is the world’s first autonomous, self-guided mobility aid designed for people who are blind or experience sight loss.

    This wording observed 1 January 2026.

    archived page
  4. January 2025 – July 2025 · 2 capturesMeet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide.

    Glide is the world’s first autonomous, self-guided mobility aid designed for people who are blind or experience sight loss.

    This wording observed 6 July 2025.

    archived page
    Inspect 2 captures in this group
    • 16 January 2025 · Meet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide. archived page
    • 6 July 2025 · Meet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide. archived page
  5. January 2024 – July 2024 · 2 capturesA new era of independence for the visually impaired

    The world's first AI-powered primary mobility aid for people with vision loss. Experience revolutionary assistive technology with advanced navigational robotics and AI, offering intuitive and comforta

    This wording observed 12 July 2024.

    archived page
    Inspect 2 captures in this group
    • 1 January 2024 · A new era of independence for the visually impaired archived page
    • 12 July 2024 · A new era of independence for the visually impaired archived page
  6. Seen September 2023 · 1 captureGlidance – Glide your way to independence.

    This wording observed 24 September 2023.

    archived page
Summary of the record · AI-written

Written by an AI model on 7 November 2026 from the dated observations above; this is not the date the changes happened; each point links to the changes it rests on.

Glidance funding and updates to Glide positioning

Glidance announced an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round and has updated how it presents Glide and its recognition and contact options on its homepage.

  • Between January 2024 and July 2024, Glidance announced on its homepage an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, stating it raised “$1.…”. [1]
  • Between July 2024 and January 2025, Glidance changed its homepage headline from “A new era of independence for the visually impaired” to “Meet Glide: The World's First Intelligent Guide.” [2]
  • Between January 2025 and July 2025, Glidance added Sxsw 2025 pitch winner and AI for Good Awards logos to its homepage. [3]
  • Between July 2026 and November 2026, Glidance changed its homepage headline to “Say Hello to Glide. The Smart Primary Mobility Aid.” and added AI for Good and social media/contact logos. [6][7]

Cite this record

StartupHistory, “Glidance (Glide)” company record, https://startuphistory.org/c/glidance.io

Machine-readable: /c/glidance.io.json. How changes are found: method.