Hable One

What Hable One does

Hable is a privately held Dutch assistive-technology company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, founded in 2020 with 1–10 employees. It designs, manufactures, and sells hardware and consumable products that enable blind, visually impaired, and motor-impaired users to control smartphones and identify everyday objects. Its core product is the Hable One, a portable six-button Bluetooth Low Energy Braille keyboard with over 100 shortcuts and support for 13+ Braille languages, compatible with iOS VoiceOver and Android TalkBack screen readers. The portfolio has expanded to include Hable Easy (an 8-button simplified remote controller for seniors and users with motor impairments), Speechlabel (an NFC/QR-code audio labeling system acquired by Hable), and Stactiles (multi-layer UV-printed tactile stickers manufactured in the Netherlands). All products are co-developed with the blind and visually impaired community through structured testing days.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront (iamhable.com) shipping globally with multi-currency pricing (USD/EUR/GBP/AUD/etc.), complemented by a reseller channel spanning 20+ countries. Strategic channel partners include national blindness organizations RNIB (UK), CNIB Foundation (Canada), and Vision Australia, alongside regional AT distributors such as Maxiaids, AT Guys, Accessolutions, Brailleliga, and Sensotec. Pricing is concentrated in the €13-€30 range for consumables (Stactiles stickers, Speechlabel NFC/QR packs, laundry buttons) and €239 for the flagship Hable One device, with a 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty. Marketing is community-led, relying on organic social media presence (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) and endorsements from BVI creators, augmented by industry awards including the Zero Project Award 2024 and the Philips Innovation Award. Management reports 3,000+ daily active users and a 4.70/5 aggregate rating across 136 verified reviews, with no disclosed revenue figures or major institutional funding beyond an early-stage engagement with YES!Delft in April 2021.

Name

Hable One

Legal name

Hable

Website

https://iamhable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hable is a Dutch assistive-technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells Braille-input keyboards, simplified remote controllers, audio labels, and tactile stickers that enable blind, visually impaired, seniors, and motor-impaired users to control smartphones and identify objects independently.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD), Vision Assistive Technology (Screen Readers, Braille, Magnification) (EDAKAIAF), Accessible & Alternative Format Materials (Braille, Large Print, Audio, Tactile Graphics) (EDAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Assistive technology devices
• Braille input devices
• Smartphone accessibility hardware
• Audio labeling systems
• Tactile stickers

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Device Sales: Direct sales of assistive technology hardware products including the Hable One Braille Keyboard (€239), Hable Easy Remote Controller, Stactiles tactile stickers, and Speechlabel audio labeling products. Revenue is generated through e-commerce transactions on the company's Shopify platform and through authorized distributors.
2. Consumable/Repeat Products: Ongoing sales of consumable label products (Speechlabel NFC stickers, QR code stickers, laundry buttons) and expansion sticker packs (Stactiles). Recurring revenue from repeat purchases as users need replacement labels or additional sticker sheets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hable designs, manufactures, and sells portable assistive technology hardware for blind, visually impaired, and motor-impaired users. The core offering is the Hable One, a portable Bluetooth Braille keyboard with six tactile buttons and over 100 shortcuts that enables smartphone and tablet control via VoiceOver and TalkBack. The portfolio is extended by the Hable Easy simplified 8-button remote controller, the Speechlabel audio labeling system using NFC tags and QR stickers paired with a companion mobile app, and Stactiles high-quality tactile stickers for identifying everyday objects. Products are sold direct-to-consumer and through a global network of assistive technology distributors.

Product overview

Hable One is an assistive technology company offering a portfolio of accessibility products for blind and visually impaired people. The core product line includes the Hable One Braille Keyboard (a portable Bluetooth Braille input device for smartphone control) and Hable Easy (a simplified eight-button smartphone remote). These are complemented by Speechlabel (an audio labeling system using NFC tags and QR code stickers paired with a mobile app) and Stactiles (high-quality tactile stickers for object identification). All products are designed to enhance independence and accessibility for users with visual impairments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speechlabel: Audio labels system that allows users to record voice messages or text descriptions on stickers that can be scanned with a smartphone to identify objects
• Stactiles
• Hable One
• Hable Easy

Products and services

• Hable One Braille Keyboard A portable Bluetooth Low Energy Braille keyboard designed for blind and visually impaired users to control smartphones and tablets. Features six tactile Braille-input buttons, over 100 built-in shortcuts, approximately 1-month battery life, plug-and-play pairing, and compatibility with VoiceOver (iOS 11+) and TalkBack (Android 11+). Supports 13+ Braille languages including UEB, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Japanese, Finnish, Arabic, and Portuguese.
• Hable Easy Smartphone Remote Controller A simplified eight-button Bluetooth remote controller for individuals who find touchscreens challenging, including seniors and users with motor impairments. Features large customizable buttons with adjustable press duration to prevent accidental taps, enables one-handed phone operation, and works with VoiceOver and TalkBack screen readers on iOS and Android.
• Speechlabel Audio Labeling System An audio labeling system comprising NFC tags, QR (Aztec) code stickers, NFC buttons, and a companion mobile app that allows blind and visually impaired users to record voice messages or text descriptions for everyday objects. Recordings (up to 1 hour per label) are stored in the cloud and read aloud when a label is scanned. Available in dishwasher-safe and freezer-friendly variants, plus sewable laundry buttons rated for machine wash up to 60°C.
• Stactiles Tactile Stickers High-quality multi-layer UV printed tactile stickers with bright colors and sharp textures, designed for blind and visually impaired users to identify everyday objects, appliances, and devices by touch. Manufactured in the Netherlands using a 7-hour multi-layer production process, heat resistant up to 200°C, waterproof, and dishwasher-safe. Available in sets including Icons, Letters, Numbers, Basic Shapes, Emojis, QWERTY Keyboard, Numpad & Modifiers, Washing, and General Utility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400% faster typing compared to touchscreen Braille input
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRNIB is a UK-based organization supporting blind and visually impaired people. They serve as an authorized distributor for Hable products in the UK, making Hable One and other assistive devices available through their shop.
• CNIB FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNIB is a Canadian nonprofit helping blind and visually impaired Canadians live independently. They distribute Hable products including the Hable One through their smart life store in Canada.
• Vision AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVision Australia is a national blindness organization providing services to people who are blind or have low vision. They serve as an authorized distributor for Hable products in Australia.
• Accessolutions (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench accessibility solutions provider specializing in assistive technology for people with disabilities. Authorized Hable distributor in France.
• Worldwide Vision (Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch assistive technology distributor specializing in products for blind and visually impaired individuals. Authorized Hable distributor in the Netherlands.
• Ceciaa (France)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench company specializing in accessibility solutions and assistive technology for visually impaired users. Authorized Hable distributor in France.
• AT Guys (USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based assistive technology retailer serving the blind and VI community. Authorized Hable distributor located in Geneva, IL.
• Maxiaids (USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US assistive technology supplier with extensive catalog for blind and visually impaired users. Authorized Hable distributor located in Farmingdale, NY.
• Brailleliga vzw (Belgium)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian organization for Braille and visual impairment services. They distribute Hable products through their Brailleshop in Brussels.
• iEyes (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench accessibility solutions provider. Authorized Hable distributor in France.
• See Differently (Australia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian accessibility organization serving people with vision loss. Authorized Hable distributor in Sydney, NSW.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HumanWare: Canadian manufacturer of Braille displays, note takers, and assistive technology for blind and low vision users. Direct competitor to Hable One in the portable Braille input category, serving the same BVI customer base with similar portable form-factor devices.
• Vispero (Freedom Scientific): Owner of JAWS screen reader and Focus Braille displays, the dominant assistive technology vendor for blind users globally. Directly competes with Hable in the screen reader input ecosystem and Braille hardware space.
• Orbit Research: US-based manufacturer of refreshable Braille displays and assistive devices for visually impaired users. Competes head-to-head with Hable in the portable Braille input category at similar price points.
• HIMS International (BLL): South Korean manufacturer of Braille displays (BrailleSense, BrailleEDGE) and assistive technology for the blind. A direct competitor in portable Braille input devices targeting the same global BVI market.
• APH (American Printing House for the Blind): US non-profit developing products and educational materials for the blind and visually impaired. Comparable in mission and product portfolio overlap with Hable's accessibility devices and tactile labels.

Broad incumbents

• Apple (Accessibility / VoiceOver): Apple's VoiceOver screen reader and built-in iOS accessibility features are the platform Hable One integrates with. A broad incumbent whose roadmap changes can either enable or threaten Hable's value proposition.
• Google (TalkBack / Android Accessibility): Google's TalkBack screen reader on Android is the second major platform Hable devices integrate with. As a broad incumbent, Google's accessibility improvements shape the demand for third-party controllers.
• Microsoft (Accessibility): Microsoft's Narrator screen reader and Surface Adaptive Kit represent broad incumbent accessibility offerings. Comparable in mission to Hable's accessibility hardware, though focused on Windows/PC rather than mobile-first.

Others

• NV Access (NVDA): Non-profit producer of the NVDA screen reader, widely used by the BVI community alongside JAWS. Complementary rather than competitive — Hable's hardware can serve NVDA users, but NVDA's roadmap influences the broader screen reader input ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Dot Incorporation: Korean startup developing the Dot Watch and Dot Pad tactile Braille displays for blind users. An emerging player in the assistive input hardware space with a focus on next-generation tactile display technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa-9ea5a3ZwKgTpqRRZBZzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HableOne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hableone
• Instagraminstagram.com/hableone
• TikToktiktok.com/@hableone
• Xx.com/iamhable

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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