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Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI
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Linktree Pty Ltd (ABN 68 608 721 562)
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Company typeenum
Private
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1931
Operating statusenum
Operating
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HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
HQ citystring
Dublin
HQ countrystring
Ireland
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
vision rehabilitation, sight loss support, disability services, assistive technology, advocacy services
Industry2 codes
1Low Vision Rehabilitation
CodeHLAKAKAJPrimaryYes
2Low Vision & Assistive Vision Devices (Magnifiers, Electronic Video Magnifiers, Wearable Vision Aids)
CodeHLAHAJANPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing339115
SIC code1 code
  • Ophthalmic Goods3851
Product category
Vision Rehabilitation Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Subscription Plans
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Linktree generates primary revenue from tiered subscription plans (Free, Starter, Pro, Premium). Paid plans unlock advanced features such as custom QR codes, AI tools, video profile images, multiple Linktrees, expanded analytics, and priority support. Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually in advance, auto-renewing at the end of each billing cycle.

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2Transaction Fees
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Description

Percentage-based transaction fees applied to transactions made through Linktree profiles, including product sales, commissionable transactions, and Linktree monetization features. Fees vary by plan and are deducted before funds are credited to the creator.

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3Affiliate / Sponsored Links Commission
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Creators earn affiliate commissions by sharing brand-sponsored links on their profiles. Linktree facilitates payment of these commissions, negotiates rates with brands/merchants, and may fix commission rates for defined periods. Linktree also earns a share of these commissions.

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4Marketplace App Sales
TypeMarketplace Commission
Description

Linktree operates a marketplace of third-party apps and integrations (e.g., Bandsintown, Calendly, Laylo, Bonfire) available to Linktree users, potentially generating referral or revenue share from app providers.

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5Processing Fees (Third-Party Payment Processors)
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

External payment processing services (Stripe, PayPal, Square) charge processing fees on transactions. While these fees go to the payment processors, they are associated with Linktree's commerce infrastructure and deducted from transaction proceeds before creators receive funds.

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Marketing channels9 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components3 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details5 tiers
1Free (Linktree Basic) — Free tier with core link-in-bio functionality
ModelFreemiumBilling cadenceOthers
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Free tier includes basic link-in-bio profile, limited links, basic analytics, and standard customization. QR code customization (color, logo removal, custom logo) requires Pro or Premium. Video profile images and AI tools require Starter plan or above.

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2Starter Plan — Entry-level paid tier with enhanced features
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Unlocks video profile images, AI profile image generation, AI-powered hashtag generator, AI caption generator, expanded analytics, and contact form/email collection features. QR code customization options available.

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3Pro Plan — Advanced customization and multi-profile management
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly or Annual
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All Starter features plus multiple Linktrees, advanced design customization (custom metadata, sharing preview customization), Hero, Banner, Cutout, Shape header layouts, and priority support.

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4Premium Plan — Full-featured top tier
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly or Annual
Notes

All Pro features plus the most advanced features and highest limits. Includes all QR code customization options and full suite of monetization tools.

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5Linktree for Enterprise — Custom enterprise-grade solution
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
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Dedicated enterprise offering for large organizations and brands. Custom pricing and feature set for managing multiple Linktrees at scale with centralized admin controls. Requires contacting Linktree sales for pricing.

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Core offering1 text field

Vision Ireland (formerly NCBI) is Ireland's national charity providing services and support for the rising number of people affected by sight loss. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Dublin, the organization serves as the country's primary charitable body addressing visual impairment, employing 51-100 staff.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • The All-American Rejects used Linktree to drive 350K+ RSVPs and 22M+ TikTok views for their viral house tour campaign.
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Linktree is a unified link-in-bio platform that enables creators to consolidate all their digital content, social profiles, and monetization channels into a single customizable URL. The platform operates on a freemium model with three paid tiers (Starter, Pro, Premium) offering progressively advanced features. The core Linktree product serves as the central hub, supplemented by modular add-on features for social media management (Social Planner, Instagram Auto-Reply), AI-powered content creation (Caption Generator, Hashtag Generator), analytics and tracking, and monetization tools (Shops, Courses, Digital Products, Bookings, Sponsored Links, Rewards). The ecosystem also includes Templates for design customization, a Marketplace for third-party integrations, and an Enterprise tier for large organizations.

Scale indicator7 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership9 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Canva is integrated with Linktree, allowing users to import custom designs from Canva directly into their Linktree profile backgrounds and header images. The integration enables creators to design custom Linktree aesthetics within Canva's design platform and push them live on their profile without leaving Canva.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Bandsintown integration allows music artists to promote upcoming live shows directly from their Bandsintown artist profile on their Linktree profile. The integration auto-populates tour and event listings, helping fans find and attend live shows.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Stripe is used as the primary payment processor for Linktree's commerce features, including course sales, digital product sales, and monetization payouts. Creators connect their Stripe account to receive payments for digital products and courses sold through their Linktree.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

PayPal serves as an alternative payment processing option alongside Stripe and Square for transactions facilitated through Linktree profiles, enabling creators to receive payouts for their monetization activities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Square is integrated as a payment processing option within Linktree's commerce ecosystem, providing creators with additional flexibility in receiving payments for products and services sold through their Linktree.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Mailchimp integration allows Linktree users to sync collected contacts and email subscribers from their Linktree profile directly into their Mailchimp account for email marketing campaigns.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Klaviyo integration enables Linktree users to send collected contacts and audience data to their Klaviyo account for advanced email marketing automation and customer relationship management.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Linktree partnered with SXSW 2025 as a platform sponsor, enabling 91 independent music artists to showcase their talent using Linktree. The partnership was highlighted as a flagship event demonstrating Linktree's value for independent creators, musicians, and artists at a major creative festival.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Linktree partnered with the GRAMMYs to showcase top Linker music artists and creator content. The partnership included a dedicated GRAMMYs-themed content hub on Linktree featuring Grammy-nominated artists and their Linktrees, highlighting the platform's music and creator ecosystem.

Recent move1 record

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight1 record

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Type, Description

Peers9 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Irish charity funding research into treatments and cures for sight loss conditions. Operates in the same Irish market and beneficiary population as Vision Ireland but focuses on research funding rather than direct service delivery.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major UK sight loss charity providing mobility services, including guide dog training, habilitation, and advocacy. Highly comparable operating model, beneficiary population, and charitable income structure to Vision Ireland.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large Irish disability and social inclusion organization providing training, employment, and community services. Comparable Irish disability-sector scale, mixed funding model, and broad national footprint.

TypeRegional player
Description

Irish charity supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with services and advocacy. Adjacent Irish disability-sector peer with similar funding mix, statutory linkages, and organizational scale.

5Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK's largest national sight loss charity offering information, advice, products, and campaigning for blind and partially sighted people. Direct functional analogue to Vision Ireland in an adjacent geography, providing the closest benchmark for service mix, funding model, and scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Irish disability charity providing services and advocacy. Comparable national-mandate Irish disability organization with similar funding model (state, donations, fundraising) and operational scale.

TypeRegional player
Description

Ireland's national charity for blind and partially sighted children. Direct Irish sight-loss peer with overlapping beneficiary families and donor pools, though focused specifically on the pediatric population.

TypeOthers
Description

Network of UK and Ireland local sight loss societies delivering community-based support. Comparable mission and beneficiary population at smaller sub-national scale, useful as a benchmark for grassroots service delivery and volunteer-led models.

TypeOthers
Description

Historical brand identity retained alongside the Vision Ireland rebrand; the predecessor entity shares identical mission, beneficiary base, and operational history with Vision Ireland, making it directly comparable for trajectory analysis.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat2 records

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Type, Details

Key risks4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers10 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration15 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability8 records

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature24 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
Compliance4 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI

Vision Rehabilitation Serviceslinktr.ee

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI
Legal name
Linktree Pty Ltd (ABN 68 608 721 562)
Website
https://linktr.ee
Company type
Private
Founded year
1931
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI industry classification

Industry
Product category
Vision Rehabilitation Services
NAICS
Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)
SIC
Ophthalmic Goods (3851)
akta.pro primary industry
Low Vision Rehabilitation (HLAKAKAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Low Vision & Assistive Vision Devices (Magnifiers, Electronic Video Magnifiers, Wearable Vision Aids) (HLAHAJAN)

Keywords

  • Vision rehabilitation
  • Sight loss support
  • Disability services
  • Assistive technology
  • Advocacy services

Where Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dublin
HQ country
Ireland
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Subscription Plans: Linktree generates primary revenue from tiered subscription plans (Free, Starter, Pro, Premium). Paid plans unlock advanced features such as custom QR codes, AI tools, video profile images, multiple Linktrees, expanded analytics, and priority support. Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually in advance, auto-renewing at the end of each billing cycle.
  2. Transaction Fees: Percentage-based transaction fees applied to transactions made through Linktree profiles, including product sales, commissionable transactions, and Linktree monetization features. Fees vary by plan and are deducted before funds are credited to the creator.
  3. Affiliate / Sponsored Links Commission: Creators earn affiliate commissions by sharing brand-sponsored links on their profiles. Linktree facilitates payment of these commissions, negotiates rates with brands/merchants, and may fix commission rates for defined periods. Linktree also earns a share of these commissions.
  4. Marketplace App Sales: Linktree operates a marketplace of third-party apps and integrations (e.g., Bandsintown, Calendly, Laylo, Bonfire) available to Linktree users, potentially generating referral or revenue share from app providers.
  5. Processing Fees (Third-Party Payment Processors): External payment processing services (Stripe, PayPal, Square) charge processing fees on transactions. While these fees go to the payment processors, they are associated with Linktree's commerce infrastructure and deducted from transaction proceeds before creators receive funds.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumOthersFree (Linktree Basic) — Free tier with core link-in-bio functionality
SubscriptionMonthly or AnnualStarter Plan — Entry-level paid tier with enhanced features
SubscriptionMonthly or AnnualPro Plan — Advanced customization and multi-profile management
SubscriptionMonthly or AnnualPremium Plan — Full-featured top tier
SubscriptionMulti-year contractLinktree for Enterprise — Custom enterprise-grade solution

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Vision Ireland (formerly NCBI) is Ireland's national charity providing services and support for the rising number of people affected by sight loss. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Dublin, the organization serves as the country's primary charitable body addressing visual impairment, employing 51-100 staff.

Product overview

Linktree is a unified link-in-bio platform that enables creators to consolidate all their digital content, social profiles, and monetization channels into a single customizable URL. The platform operates on a freemium model with three paid tiers (Starter, Pro, Premium) offering progressively advanced features. The core Linktree product serves as the central hub, supplemented by modular add-on features for social media management (Social Planner, Instagram Auto-Reply), AI-powered content creation (Caption Generator, Hashtag Generator), analytics and tracking, and monetization tools (Shops, Courses, Digital Products, Bookings, Sponsored Links, Rewards). The ecosystem also includes Templates for design customization, a Marketplace for third-party integrations, and an Enterprise tier for large organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

  • The All-American Rejects used Linktree to drive 350K+ RSVPs and 22M+ TikTok views for their viral house tour campaign.
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability8 records

Feature24 records

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

  • CanvacoreTechnology or IntegrationCanva is integrated with Linktree, allowing users to import custom designs from Canva directly into their Linktree profile backgrounds and header images. The integration enables creators to design custom Linktree aesthetics within Canva's design platform and push them live on their profile without leaving Canva.
  • BandsintowncoreTechnology or IntegrationBandsintown integration allows music artists to promote upcoming live shows directly from their Bandsintown artist profile on their Linktree profile. The integration auto-populates tour and event listings, helping fans find and attend live shows.
  • StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is used as the primary payment processor for Linktree's commerce features, including course sales, digital product sales, and monetization payouts. Creators connect their Stripe account to receive payments for digital products and courses sold through their Linktree.
  • PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal serves as an alternative payment processing option alongside Stripe and Square for transactions facilitated through Linktree profiles, enabling creators to receive payouts for their monetization activities.
  • SquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSquare is integrated as a payment processing option within Linktree's commerce ecosystem, providing creators with additional flexibility in receiving payments for products and services sold through their Linktree.
  • MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationMailchimp integration allows Linktree users to sync collected contacts and email subscribers from their Linktree profile directly into their Mailchimp account for email marketing campaigns.
  • KlaviyocoreTechnology or IntegrationKlaviyo integration enables Linktree users to send collected contacts and audience data to their Klaviyo account for advanced email marketing automation and customer relationship management.
  • SXSWflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinktree partnered with SXSW 2025 as a platform sponsor, enabling 91 independent music artists to showcase their talent using Linktree. The partnership was highlighted as a flagship event demonstrating Linktree's value for independent creators, musicians, and artists at a major creative festival.
  • GRAMMYsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinktree partnered with the GRAMMYs to showcase top Linker music artists and creator content. The partnership included a dedicated GRAMMYs-themed content hub on Linktree featuring Grammy-nominated artists and their Linktrees, highlighting the platform's music and creator ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Fighting Blindness: Irish charity funding research into treatments and cures for sight loss conditions. Operates in the same Irish market and beneficiary population as Vision Ireland but focuses on research funding rather than direct service delivery.
  • Guide Dogs (UK): Major UK sight loss charity providing mobility services, including guide dog training, habilitation, and advocacy. Highly comparable operating model, beneficiary population, and charitable income structure to Vision Ireland.
  • Irish Wheelchair Association: Major Irish disability charity providing services and advocacy. Comparable national-mandate Irish disability organization with similar funding model (state, donations, fundraising) and operational scale.

Broad incumbents

  • Rehab Group: Large Irish disability and social inclusion organization providing training, employment, and community services. Comparable Irish disability-sector scale, mixed funding model, and broad national footprint.
  • Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB): UK's largest national sight loss charity offering information, advice, products, and campaigning for blind and partially sighted people. Direct functional analogue to Vision Ireland in an adjacent geography, providing the closest benchmark for service mix, funding model, and scale.

Regional players

  • Chime (formerly National Association for Deaf People): Irish charity supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with services and advocacy. Adjacent Irish disability-sector peer with similar funding mix, statutory linkages, and organizational scale.
  • Childvision: Ireland's national charity for blind and partially sighted children. Direct Irish sight-loss peer with overlapping beneficiary families and donor pools, though focused specifically on the pediatric population.

Others

  • Sight Loss Councils / local sight loss societies: Network of UK and Ireland local sight loss societies delivering community-based support. Comparable mission and beneficiary population at smaller sub-national scale, useful as a benchmark for grassroots service delivery and volunteer-led models.
  • National Council for the Blind of Ireland (legacy/NCBI brand assets): Historical brand identity retained alongside the Vision Ireland rebrand; the predecessor entity shares identical mission, beneficiary base, and operational history with Vision Ireland, making it directly comparable for trajectory analysis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI social profiles

Digital presence

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI

What does Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI do?

Vision Ireland (formerly NCBI) is Ireland's national charity providing services and support for the rising number of people affected by sight loss. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Dublin, the organization serves as the country's primary charitable body addressing visual impairment, employing 51-100 staff.

Is Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI a public or private company?

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI founded?

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI was founded in 1931. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI based?

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, in the Europe region.

How does Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Subscription Plans are the primary driver. The others are transaction Fees, affiliate / Sponsored Links Commission, marketplace App Sales and processing Fees (Third-Party Payment Processors).

Who are Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Fighting Blindness, Guide Dogs (UK) and Irish Wheelchair Association. Broad incumbents are Rehab Group and Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). Regional players are Chime (formerly National Association for Deaf People) and Childvision. Others are Sight Loss Councils / local sight loss societies and National Council for the Blind of Ireland (legacy/NCBI brand assets).

Does Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI have an API?

No public API is recorded for Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI.

What industry is Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI in?

Vision Ireland - the new name for NCBI's product category is Vision Rehabilitation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKAKAJ, Low Vision Rehabilitation, with a secondary code of HLAHAJAN, Low Vision & Assistive Vision Devices (Magnifiers, Electronic Video Magnifiers, Wearable Vision Aids). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3851.

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TelecompaperMeta donates 15,000 free Ray-Ban Meta glasses to Vision IrelandMeta has announced a donation of 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta AI-enabled glasses to the charity Vision Ireland to support blind and visually impaired adults. The initiative includes free access to Meta-funded training to help users utilize features such as object identification and text reading.FacebookThe Future Is for Everyone: Free AI Glasses for Every Blind and Visually Impaired Adult Vision Ireland SupportsMeta is donating 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to Vision Ireland, a national charity, to support blind and visually impaired adults. The initiative includes funded training and hands-on support to help recipients use the technology for daily tasks such as reading text and identifying objects. This donation allows every eligible adult supported by the charity to access the devices, marking a significant expansion of accessibility features in Ireland.ClareheraldCooney secures low vision aid funding in ClareClare TD Joe Cooney announced that residents of Clare are now eligible to apply for government funding for low vision aids, following concerns over inconsistent support compared to neighboring counties. The funding allows for aids such as magnifiers, electronic devices, and tactile tools to support individuals with sight loss. Cooney called for nationwide standardization of funding to ensure equitable access across Ireland.Earth.OrgSecond-Hand Clothing: An Alternative to Fast Fashion?Vision Ireland's charity shop in Galway, Ireland, is reporting increased footfall as consumers shift towards second-hand fashion to avoid the environmental and ethical impacts of fast fashion. A recent survey indicates that while most shoppers are driven by bargains, a significant portion values sustainability, with the shop maintaining strict quality controls to attract a broad customer base.