RAZ Mobility
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersArlington, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
RAZ Mobility firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RAZ Mobility
- Legal name
- RAZ Mobility, LLC
- Website
- https://razmobility.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RAZ Mobility industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Assistive Mobile Technology
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Memory Care Care Management & Navigation (Dementia Care Coordination) (HLADACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Technology Assistance & Digital Support for Seniors (HSABAAAH), Rugged & Specialized Smartphones/Feature Phones (Industrial, Outdoor, Secure) (CRACALAJ)
Keywords
Where RAZ Mobility is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Arlington
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
RAZ Mobility business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Cell Phones: One-time sales of specialized cell phones including RAZ Memory Cell Phone ($369), SmartVision3 smartphone, and MiniVision2+ cell phone. Phones are sold unlocked and compatible with major wireless providers.
- Hardware Sales - Accessories: Sale of accessories including wireless charging set ($59.00), orange wallet case for low vision users, and phone accessories through product category pages.
- RAZ Medical ID Bracelet: One-time purchase of $40 with no recurring fees for the medical ID bracelet. Includes QR code and NFC technology with unlimited medical information storage.
- RAZ Emergency Service Subscription: Optional subscription service for emergency calling capability. Annual subscription available at $110 with 20 calls per month limit. Monthly subscription also available. Refund of $110 for annual subscription if returned within 20-day period.
- RAZ Club Membership: Customer benefit program providing preferred access to discounts and privileges on AgeTech products and services. Members receive 15% discount from partners like Effectivate.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RAZ Memory Cell Phone - $369.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | SmartVision3 Smartphone - Price not publicly disclosed |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | MiniVision2+ Cell Phone - Price not publicly disclosed |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | RAZ Medical ID Bracelet - $40 |
| Subscription | Annual | RAZ Emergency Service - Annual $110 / Monthly ~$10 |
| Subscription | Monthly | Wireless Service - Affinity Cellular |
| Subscription | Monthly | Wireless Service - MINT Mobile |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | RAZ Memory Cell Phone - Accessories |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels12 records
RAZ Mobility product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RAZ Mobility designs and sells specialized cell phones, smartphones, and related mobile devices for seniors and people with disabilities. Its core offering is the RAZ Memory Cell Phone, a picture-based phone for individuals with dementia, cognitive decline, or memory loss, complemented by the SmartVision3 smartphone and MiniVision2+ cell phone for blind or visually impaired users, the RAZ Care caregiver remote management app, and the RAZ Medical ID Bracelet.
Product overview
RAZ Mobility offers a unified portfolio of assistive technology products centered on the RAZ Memory Cell Phone, a picture-based phone designed for seniors with dementia, cognitive decline, vision loss, Parkinson's, or those preferring simplicity. The ecosystem includes the companion RAZ Care app for remote caregiver management, paired with the MiniVision2+ basic cell phone and SmartVision3 smartphone for users with visual impairments, plus the RAZ Medical ID Bracelet for emergency health information access. The company provides supplementary services including the free RAZ Dementia Helpline and The RAZ Club member benefit program offering access to third-party AgeTech solutions. Earlier products include the discontinued Lucia Phone and Voiceitt speech recognition application.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RAZ Care: Mobile application that allows caregivers to remotely manage the RAZ Memory Cell Phone, including contacts, settings, reminders, and location tracking.
- RAZ Club
- RAZ Dementia Helpline
Products and services
- RAZ Memory Cell Phone A picture-based cell phone designed for seniors with dementia, cognitive decline, vision loss, Parkinson's, or those who prefer simplicity. Features a single-screen interface with photo contacts, tap-and-hold calling, video calling, text messaging, spam protection, wireless charging, special modes for low vision and hand tremor, quiet hours, and reminders. Caregivers manage features through the RAZ Care app.
- SmartVision3 Smartphone Google-certified smartphone with tactile keypad for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Fully controllable through physical buttons with audio feedback, touchscreen TalkBack gestures, or voice commands. Includes NFC tag support, vision tools (color detector, magnifier, banknote recognizer), and full Google Play Store access.
- MiniVision2+ Cell Phone Basic cell phone with large tactile buttons designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Features a 100% accessible voice guide that speaks everything on screen, voice commands for hands-free operation, alarm, camera, FM radio, color identifier, banknote recognizer, calculator, weather, and dedicated SOS button.
- RAZ Care App Mobile application for caregivers to remotely manage the RAZ Memory Cell Phone. Enables remote contact management, call restrictions, location tracking, video calling, battery alerts, reminders, quiet hours settings, and access to Dementia Care AI Advisor for caregiver support.
- RAZ Medical ID Bracelet Medical ID bracelet providing first responders instant access to vital health information via NFC tap, QR code scan, or secure ID/PIN. Features unlimited medical information storage, automatic emergency contact alerts with GPS location, multilingual support, waterproof design, no batteries required, and no recurring fees.
- RAZ Dementia Helpline Free helpline providing dementia caregivers with real-time support for managing dementia-related behaviors, practical communication strategies, emotional support for caregiver stress and burnout, education on Alzheimer's and other dementias, and information about Medicare and supportive programs.
- The RAZ Club Customer benefit program providing preferred access to AgeTech products and services including Effectivate (brain training), Eve (AI companion for loneliness), Tembo Health (dementia care), Vivo, Sage Stream, and Zinnia. Includes discounts and privileges for aging and caregiving solutions.
- RAZ Memory Cell Phone Accessories Phone accessories including wireless charging set ($59), orange wallet case for low vision users, and other accessories designed to enhance usability for seniors with disabilities.
- RAZ Emergency Service Optional subscription service providing emergency calling capability on the RAZ Memory Cell Phone. Annual subscription available at $110 with 20 calls per month limit, with monthly subscription option also available.
Quantifiable outcome
- Approximately 10% of RAZ Memory Cell Phone users are stroke survivors (based on customer survey)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use RAZ Mobility
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
RAZ Mobility technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability8 records
Feature10 records
RAZ Mobility partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.
- EffectivateminorEffectivate joined the RAZ Club offering science-based brain training program to strengthen memory, attention, and mental agility. RAZ Mobility customers receive 15% discount.
- VerizoncoreVerizon started selling the RAZ Memory Cell Phone as an unlocked device on verizon.com. This is a significant distribution partnership bringing the product to Verizon's large customer base of seniors and caregivers.
- Eve CommunicationsminorAI companion that helps reduce loneliness joined the RAZ Club. Partnership provides RAZ Mobility customers with access to AI companionship technology.
- SaskTelcoreSaskTel sells the RAZ Memory Cell Phone on its website and in retail stores throughout Saskatchewan, Canada. This extends RAZ Mobility's geographic reach into the Canadian market.
- Tembo HealthminorFree comprehensive dementia care services joined the RAZ Club, offering RAZ Mobility customers access to dementia care support.
- VivominorAgeTech product/service provider joined the RAZ Club benefit program.
- Sage StreamminorAgeTech product/service provider joined the RAZ Club benefit program.
- ZinniaminorAgeTech product/service provider joined the RAZ Club benefit program.
- HFC (Home Instead Foundation for Aging)minorPartnership to offer support groups for RAZ Mobility customers caring for parents with Alzheimer's or related dementia. HFC leads support groups conducted by experienced social workers.
- Affinity CellularcoreFirst wireless provider partnership dedicated to people with dementia, Alzheimer's or intellectual disabilities. Provides RAZ Memory Cell Phone customers with free talk, text and 3GB data for first 3 months (normally $30/month value). Affinity Cellular also makes RAZ Memory Cell Phone available to their customers.
- KapsyscoreManufacturer of the SmartVision3 smartphone - a Google-certified device designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. RAZ Mobility is the authorized seller of SmartVision3 in the US market.
- Motorola MobilitycoreHardware supplier for the RAZ Memory Cell Phone. Motorola Mobility has been a valued partner in the development of this assistive device for seniors.
- AARP AgeTech CollaborativestrategicRAZ Mobility participates in AARP's AgeTech Collaborative ecosystem along with Verizon. Both companies participated in the collaborative which facilitated their partnership. RAZ Mobility won the 2022 Connect and Thrive pitch competition.
- PrisidiominorDigital vault service mentioned by RAZ Mobility founders as a product they use personally. Available to RAZ Club members.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RAZ Mobility competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Consumer Cellular: Consumer Cellular is a wireless carrier and device retailer focused on older adults, offering simplified phones and AARP-endorsed service plans. It overlaps with RAZ's Affinity Cellular partnership model and sells adjacent simplified devices to the same demographic.
- Kapsys: Kapsys is the French manufacturer of the SmartVision3 smartphone that RAZ resells in the US. It is both a partner and a comparable player, building accessible Android-based devices for blind and visually impaired users.
Direct peers
- BlindShell: BlindShell produces accessible tactile-button phones for blind and visually impaired users with full voice control. It is a direct peer to RAZ's MiniVision2+ in the blind/low-vision mobile phone category.
- GrandPad: GrandPad is a simplified tablet (and increasingly phone-style device) designed for seniors, with a caregiver-managed companion app. It is the closest direct competitor to RAZ Memory Cell Phone in the senior-friendly communication device market.
- Lively (formerly GreatCall/Jitterbug): Lively sells Jitterbug senior-friendly flip phones and smartphones along with a connected emergency response service. It competes directly with RAZ for older adults seeking simplified phones with caregiver support, and overlaps on the emergency-service subscription model.
- Doro: Swedish-listed Doro is one of the original senior phone specialists, selling easy-to-use phones with large buttons, hearing aid compatibility, and an emergency button. It is a direct category peer to RAZ Memory Cell Phone and MiniVision2+.
- Emporia Telecom: Emporia makes simplified smartphones and flip phones targeted at older adults, with companion apps for caregivers. It competes in the same easy-to-use mobile phone niche as RAZ.
Broad incumbents
- Google (Pixel Accessibility): Google's Pixel phones and Android platform include TalkBack, Live Caption, and Lookout, the same baseline accessibility features that power RAZ's SmartVision3 (which is Google certified). Google is a broad incumbent whose free platform-level accessibility competes with RAZ's specialized offerings.
- Apple (Accessibility): Apple's iPhone ships an extensive built-in accessibility suite (VoiceOver, Guided Access, AssistiveTouch, Personal Voice) used by many of the same blind, low-vision, and motor-impaired users RAZ targets. It is a broad incumbent whose free features compete with RAZ's paid specialized devices.
- Samsung (Accessibility): Samsung's Galaxy line ships Relumino, Voice Access, and senior-friendly modes, and Samsung is a major volume player in mobile for older adults. It is a broad incumbent that competes for the same end users with free built-in features.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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RAZ Mobility leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
RAZ Mobility funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RAZ Mobility M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RAZ Mobility
What does RAZ Mobility do?
RAZ Mobility designs and sells specialized cell phones, smartphones, and related mobile devices for seniors and people with disabilities. Its core offering is the RAZ Memory Cell Phone, a picture-based phone for individuals with dementia, cognitive decline, or memory loss, complemented by the SmartVision3 smartphone and MiniVision2+ cell phone for blind or visually impaired users, the RAZ Care caregiver remote management app, and the RAZ Medical ID Bracelet.
Is RAZ Mobility a public or private company?
RAZ Mobility is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was RAZ Mobility founded?
RAZ Mobility was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is RAZ Mobility based?
RAZ Mobility is headquartered in Arlington, United States, in the North America region.
How does RAZ Mobility make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Cell Phones are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Accessories, RAZ Medical ID Bracelet, RAZ Emergency Service Subscription and RAZ Club Membership.
Who are RAZ Mobility's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Consumer Cellular and Kapsys. Direct peers are BlindShell, GrandPad, Lively (formerly GreatCall/Jitterbug), Doro and Emporia Telecom. Broad incumbents are Google (Pixel Accessibility), Apple (Accessibility) and Samsung (Accessibility).
Does RAZ Mobility have an API?
No public API is recorded for RAZ Mobility.
What industry is RAZ Mobility in?
RAZ Mobility's product category is Assistive Mobile Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLADACAJ, Memory Care Care Management & Navigation (Dementia Care Coordination), with a secondary code of HSABAAAH, Technology Assistance & Digital Support for Seniors. Its NAICS code is 62412.