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Eyewear startups worldwide

50 eyewear startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.2B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$1.2Braised by these 50
50on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Warby Parkerraised the most
  1. 1Warby ParkerWarby Parker is a lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear while being a socially conscious business.

    Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear while being a socially conscious business.

    Founded -New York, United States$266Mlast round May 2025
  2. 2LeiaLeia Inc.

    Leia Inc.

    Founded 2014Menlo Park, United States$125Mlast round Nov 2022
  3. 3Eyewaeyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    Founded 2017Dubai, United Arab Emirates$108Mlast round Nov 2024
  4. 4Gentle MonsterGENTLE MONSTER is a high-end eyewear brand founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea.

    GENTLE MONSTER is a high-end eyewear brand founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea.

    Founded 2011Los Angeles, United States$106Mlast round Jun 2025
  5. 5Neso BrandsNeso Brands is a house of brands within the eyewear industry, investing in and enabling the brands of the future.

    Neso Brands is a house of brands within the eyewear industry, investing in and enabling the brands of the future.

    Founded -Singapore, Singapore$100Mlast round May 2022
  6. 6Pair EyewearPair Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand that offers customizable glasses designed for both kids and adults.

    Pair Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand that offers customizable glasses designed for both kids and adults.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$76Mlast round Oct 2023
  7. 7ElectricELECTRIC is an online retailer that sells clothing, hats, bags, sunglasses, snow goggles, accessories, and eyewear lenses.

    ELECTRIC is an online retailer that sells clothing, hats, bags, sunglasses, snow goggles, accessories, and eyewear lenses.

    Founded 2000San Clemente, United States$60Mlast round Mar 2022
  8. 8Coral EyewearCoral Eyewear is a sustainable eyewear brand based in the UK, founded in 2019 by Calvin and George Bailey.

    Coral Eyewear is a sustainable eyewear brand based in the UK, founded in 2019 by Calvin and George Bailey.

    Founded 2019Ashford, United States$59Mlast round Sept 2023
  9. 9Dearer MedicalDearer Medical is a medical device company that specializes in the development, production, and sales of eye-related products and devices.

    Dearer Medical is a medical device company that specializes in the development, production, and sales of eye-related products and devices.

    Founded 2017Minhang$41Mlast round Nov 2024
  10. 10StogglesStoggles is eyewear that does everything for people who do everything.

    Stoggles is eyewear that does everything for people who do everything.

    Founded 2020Paramount, United States$40Mlast round Feb 2022
  11. 11IXIIXI is a Finnish startup based in Espoo, founded in 2021.

    IXI is a Finnish startup based in Espoo, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Espoo, Finland$37Mlast round Apr 2025
  12. 12Glasses DirectGlasses Direct is the leading online prescription glasses retailer in the UK, founded in 2004 by Jamie Murray Wells.

    Glasses Direct is the leading online prescription glasses retailer in the UK, founded in 2004 by Jamie Murray Wells.

    Founded 2004London, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Apr 2009
  13. 13Azalea VisionAzalea Vision is a medical technology company developing smart contact lenses for people with vision disorders.

    Azalea Vision is a medical technology company developing smart contact lenses for people with vision disorders.

    Founded -Zwijnaarde, Belgium$13Mlast round Jul 2026
  14. 14SpecsmakersSpecsmakers Opticians Pvt.

    Specsmakers Opticians Pvt.

    Founded 2007Chennai, India$13Mlast round Jun 2020
  15. 15Revision MilitaryRevision Military is a leader in designing and manufacturing protective solutions for military, law enforcement, and first responders.

    Revision Military is a leader in designing and manufacturing protective solutions for military, law enforcement, and first responders.

    Founded 2001Essex Junction, United States$12Mlast round May 2013
  16. 16Legato AudioLegato Audio develops AI-powered hearing devices integrated into eyewear frames.

    Legato Audio develops AI-powered hearing devices integrated into eyewear frames.

    Founded -Millis, United States$12Mlast round Aug 2026
  17. 17bloobloombloobloom is a London-based direct-to-consumer eyewear company founded in 2017 by brothers Fares and Abbas Manai.

    bloobloom is a London-based direct-to-consumer eyewear company founded in 2017 by brothers Fares and Abbas Manai.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$9.0Mlast round Feb 2025
  18. 18Brille24Brille24 is the leading online optician in German-speaking countries, offers more than 1500 eyewear models.

    Brille24 is the leading online optician in German-speaking countries, offers more than 1500 eyewear models.

    Founded 2007Germany$8.9Mlast round Sept 2012
  19. 19TallaTalla Eyewear is an Italian luxury eyewear brand founded in 2016 by Gianluca Gualandi in Bologna.

    Talla Eyewear is an Italian luxury eyewear brand founded in 2016 by Gianluca Gualandi in Bologna.

    Founded 2015Boston, United States$8.3Mlast round Mar 2021
  20. 20SATURDAYSSATURDAYS is Indonesia’s first and largest tech-enabled direct-to-consumer lifestyle eyewear brand, founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta.

    SATURDAYS is Indonesia’s first and largest tech-enabled direct-to-consumer lifestyle eyewear brand, founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta.

    Founded 2016South Jakarta, Indonesia$6.3Mlast round Jan 2026
  21. 21ENGO EyewearENGO Eyewear is a technology company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in augmented reality smart glasses tailored for endurance athletes.

    ENGO Eyewear is a technology company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in augmented reality smart glasses tailored for endurance athletes.

    Founded -Grenoble, France$5.8Mlast round Jul 2026
  22. 22Eyewear GamesFounded -Finland$5.7Mlast round Nov 2018
  23. 23breezmBreezm produces custom eyewear optimized for the customer's face, using 3D-printing, 3D-scanning, and big data analysis.

    Breezm produces custom eyewear optimized for the customer's face, using 3D-printing, 3D-scanning, and big data analysis.

    Founded 2017성동구, South Korea$5.6Mlast round Apr 2025
  24. 24Westward LeaningWestward Leaning is a luxury eyewear brand based in California, founded in 2012 by Stanford MBA graduates Robert Denning and a co-founder.

    Westward Leaning is a luxury eyewear brand based in California, founded in 2012 by Stanford MBA graduates Robert Denning and a co-founder.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$5.1Mlast round Feb 2014
  25. 25CleardekhoCleardekho is the Uttar Pradesh based online eyewear marketplace.

    Cleardekho is the Uttar Pradesh based online eyewear marketplace.

    Founded 2016Ghaziabad$5.0Mlast round Oct 2022
  26. 26OptixOptix is a Magento 2 solution for online eyewear retailers, offering comprehensive extensions with a focus on prescription lens selection.

    Optix is a Magento 2 solution for online eyewear retailers, offering comprehensive extensions with a focus on prescription lens selection.

    Founded 2018United States$4.4Mlast round Jan 2023
  27. 27SunGodSunGod is a British performance eyewear brand founded in 2013, dedicated to the mission of "See Better." The company, headquartered in Bedford with additional l

    SunGod is a British performance eyewear brand founded in 2013, dedicated to the mission of "See Better." The company, headquartered in Bedford with additional l

    Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$4.1Mlast round Oct 2024
  28. 28Le Petit LunetierLe Petit Lunetier is a Paris-based eyewear brand founded in 2015 by optician Elie Attias and digital marketing expert Jérémie Encaoua.

    Le Petit Lunetier is a Paris-based eyewear brand founded in 2015 by optician Elie Attias and digital marketing expert Jérémie Encaoua.

    Founded 2014Paris, France$4.0Mlast round Sept 2023
  29. 29Myvu CorporationMyvu Corporation is the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment.

    Myvu Corporation is the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment.

    Founded 1995Ridgeland, United States$3.3Mlast round May 2009
  30. 30GlassesGroupGlobalGlassesGroupGlobal is an eyewear e-commerce company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2013.

    GlassesGroupGlobal is an eyewear e-commerce company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia$3.0Mlast round Sept 2014
  31. 31EyeMyEyeEyeMyEye is a prominent online eyewear brand in India, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.

    EyeMyEye is a prominent online eyewear brand in India, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.

    Founded 2021Gurugram, India$2.5Mlast round Apr 2024
  32. 32Fitz FramesFitz Frames is a custom eyewear company that specializes in made-to-measure glasses for children and families.

    Fitz Frames is a custom eyewear company that specializes in made-to-measure glasses for children and families.

    Founded 2016Youngstown, United States$2.5Mlast round Aug 2019
  33. 33LAFORGE OpticalLAFORGE Optical is a California-based eyewear company that specializes in designing and marketing smart prescription eyewear.

    LAFORGE Optical is a California-based eyewear company that specializes in designing and marketing smart prescription eyewear.

    Founded 2013Marina del Rey, United States$2.3Mlast round May 2016
  34. 34King ChildrenKing Children is a Brooklyn-based eyewear and product-manufacturing company specializing in custom, 3D-printed eyewear.

    King Children is a Brooklyn-based eyewear and product-manufacturing company specializing in custom, 3D-printed eyewear.

    Founded 2018United States$2.0Mlast round Nov 2018
  35. 35Vue GlassesVue is the world's first pair of smart glasses that are designed for everyday use.

    Vue is the world's first pair of smart glasses that are designed for everyday use.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$1.7Mlast round Jul 2018
  36. 36Lighthouse TechLighthouse Tech provides eyewear frames for people with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders.

    Lighthouse Tech provides eyewear frames for people with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders.

    Founded 2020Morbio Inferiore, Switzerland$1.5Mlast round Dec 2025
  37. 37GlassUpGlassUp is an Italian startup based in Modena that focuses on augmented reality (AR) eyewear for B2B and industrial applications.

    GlassUp is an Italian startup based in Modena that focuses on augmented reality (AR) eyewear for B2B and industrial applications.

    Founded 2012Modena, Italy$1.4Mlast round Sept 2017
  38. 38EponymEponym is a New York-based eyewear company that specializes in helping brands design, manufacture, and distribute their own eyewear collections.

    Eponym is a New York-based eyewear company that specializes in helping brands design, manufacture, and distribute their own eyewear collections.

    Founded 2010New York, United States$1.0Mlast round Jan 2012
  39. 39FrameriFrameri was a Cincinnati-based eyewear startup founded in 2012 by Konrad Billetz and Kevin Habich.

    Frameri was a Cincinnati-based eyewear startup founded in 2012 by Konrad Billetz and Kevin Habich.

    Founded 2013Cincinnati, United States$780Klast round Sept 2017
  40. 40RetinaLogik Inc.Medical device for vision screening

    Medical device for vision screening

    Founded 2019Calgary, Canada$769Klast round Feb 2025
  41. 41Energy TelecomEnergy Telecom, an Intellectual Property management company and project coordinator, offers voice telecoms and music streaming eyewear.

    Energy Telecom, an Intellectual Property management company and project coordinator, offers voice telecoms and music streaming eyewear.

    Founded 1993United States$764Klast round Apr 2012
  42. 42Dumei UNIIRDumei UNIIR is a fashion eyewear products company.

    Dumei UNIIR is a fashion eyewear products company.

    Founded 2015Shenzhen$459Klast round Dec 2017
  43. 43LOOK OPTICLOOK OPTIC is a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016 by Andrew Leary.

    LOOK OPTIC is a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016 by Andrew Leary.

    Founded 2016Westport, United States$400Klast round Jul 2026
  44. 44Cambridge Spectacle Co.Cambridge Spectacle Co.

    Cambridge Spectacle Co.

    Founded 2021United Kingdom$312Klast round Oct 2024
  45. 45VirtualtwoWe develop and provide virtual fitting technologies for companies.

    We develop and provide virtual fitting technologies for companies.

    Founded 2010Sant Quirze del Valles, Spain$217Klast round Apr 2011
  46. 46PulsewaveDiscreet and reliable remote patient monitoring with existing eyeglasses

    Discreet and reliable remote patient monitoring with existing eyeglasses

    Founded -Biel, Switzerland$120Klast round Sept 2022
  47. 47Urban Owl EyewearUrban Owl Eyewear is a Greek brand based in Athens that specializes in handcrafted sunglasses and optical eyewear.

    Urban Owl Eyewear is a Greek brand based in Athens that specializes in handcrafted sunglasses and optical eyewear.

    Founded 2015Athens, Greece$100Klast round Mar 2015
  48. 48HindsightHindSight is a specialized e-commerce platform focusing on revolutionary eyewear for cycling purposes.

    HindSight is a specialized e-commerce platform focusing on revolutionary eyewear for cycling purposes.

    Founded 2019Edinburgh, United States$75Klast round Aug 2022
  49. 49OpticaOptica is a regional eyewear and eye-care retail company based in Manama, Bahrain.

    Optica is a regional eyewear and eye-care retail company based in Manama, Bahrain.

    Founded 1972Manama, Bahrain$13Klast round Dec 2014
  50. 50ThinOpticsThinOptics is a direct-to-consumer eyewear company based in Sonoma, California, founded in 2010.

    ThinOptics is a direct-to-consumer eyewear company based in Sonoma, California, founded in 2010.

    Founded 2010Sonoma, United States$2Klast round Sept 2014
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