(DALLAS, TX – October 28, 2025) – The North Texas Angel Network (NTAN), an accredited angel investor membership organization, announced that 10 of its members have invested $125,000 in Glidance Inc. Glide is the world’s first autonomous, self-guided mobility aid for people who are blind or have low vision.
"We’re excited to support the team at Glidance on their mission to empower people with vision challenges to live more independent lives. Using AI and robotics, their mobility and navigation aid, Glide, detects obstacles and steers smoothly, offering a simple, intuitive alternative to canes and guide dogs,” noted Randy Johanneck, an NTAN member and due diligence lead for the investment. “Led by a world-class team from Amazon, iRobot, Symbotic, GoogleX, and Microsoft, Glidance has the expertise to take robotics from concept to commercialization. What’s more, Founder Amos Miller brings the personal story, passion, and experience to the company and products, having lost his eyesight in his 20s. His lived experience of the needs of this community, coupled with his technology background, positions Glide to become the premier mobility aid.”
NTAN is dedicated to supporting early-stage companies like Glidance, and the members bring valuable experience from a diverse range of industries. By investing in Glidance, NTAN isn’t just offering funding, but also guidance from individuals who know how to build successful businesses. It’s a prime example of NTAN’s commitment to supporting new companies with a positive mission.
“We better the lives of people who are blind not only through the power of robotics and AI, but by harnessing the deep desire in all of us to do so with impact, at scale with a strong growth business that is poised to revolutionize the power of the sidewalk pedestrian data. The folks at NTAN got that on day one,” added Amos Miller, founder and CEO for Glidance.
About North Texas Angel Network (NTAN)
Over its 17-year history, NTAN members have invested more than $14 million in startup organizations, primarily in the North Texas region. Notable investments from NTAN members include Compression Works, Corganics, Finlete, Fitnescity, Gardenuity, Glidance, One Health Group, One Stop Wellness, PodUp, Providential Media, Shower Stream, and Skribe.ai.
Since 2008, the North Texas Angel Network (NTAN) has connected early-stage companies with angel investors to help private investors make private deals with private companies. The nonprofit, member-led organization reviews investment opportunities across industries, including medical device and service companies, software and hardware technology, and construction innovation, among others. One of the oldest and largest networks in Texas, NTAN is a member of the Angel Capital Association and the Alliance of Texas Angel Networks.
About Glidance
Glidance is on a mission to empower people with sight loss to live their lives to the fullest by leveraging advancements in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems. To that end, they are introducing Glide, the world's first autonomous guidance robot that guides you where you want to go. With two all-terrain wheels connected to the ground and an adjustable telescoping handle, Glide physically guides the user through both familiar and new environments. The firm has won early accolades from beta testers and numerous awards
