“wena X” Achieves Record-Breaking Crowdfunding Success
augment AI Inc. has announced a significant achievement for its new smartwatch, “wena X.” Launched on the GREEN FUNDING platform, the device reached its initial goal of 10 million yen in just four minutes and proceeded to surpass 100 million yen in funding within 40 minutes. This milestone marks the fastest 100 million yen raised in GREEN FUNDING’s history. As of March 20, 2026, 14:17, the total funding has exceeded 1.7 billion yen, surpassing the previous record set by the independent wena team in 2015.
About “wena X”
“wena” is a unique product line conceived with the concept of “a smartwatch that can be attached to a wristwatch.” This design allows users to enhance their favorite timepieces with smartwatch functionalities without compromising their aesthetic appeal. “wena X” is the first new product released by augment AI, a company established by the original wena development team after inheriting trademarks and patents*2 from Sony.
The “wena X” incorporates an ultra-low power “wena OS,” significantly enhancing its sleep and activity tracking capabilities. It offers a versatile 2-way style, functioning as both a traditional wristwatch and a smart band, providing 24-hour support.
1: Comparison based on major smartwatches with 1.0-inch or larger full-color displays, using publicly available specifications and actual measurements via Archimedes’ principle (based on augment AI research, as of March 17, 2026).
2: Does not include patents from other companies.
Crowdfunding Details
The crowdfunding campaign began on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the GREEN FUNDING platform. Interested individuals can find more information and support the project via the following link:
Product Exhibitions and Events
Starting March 20, 2026, “wena X” is being showcased at several locations, including “Tsutaya Electrics+”, “SHIBUYA TSUTAYA”, “Fukuoka Tenjin Tsutaya Bookstore”, and “Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore” for a month.
Additionally, the product will be exhibited at the “SHIBUYA TECH FESTIVAL,” taking place on March 21 and 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at “404 Not Found” in SHIBUYA SAKURA STAGE 4F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. On March 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Teppei Tsushima, CEO of augment AI, will appear as a guest on the live stream “Gaje Touch Three supported by wena” from the festival venue to discuss “wena X.”
augment AI Inc. Overview
augment AI Inc. was founded on July 18, 2025, by Teppei Tsushima, Representative Director and CEO, along with the wena business development team. The company inherited the wena brand’s trademarks and patents from Sony Group Corporation, continuing the project with its established aesthetics and philosophy. The company’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, with a capital of 65,500,000 yen.
