# Top 50 Eyewear Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded eyewear startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.2B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/eyewear-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Warby Parker** Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear while being a socially conscious business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/warby-parker) Warby Parker is a lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear while being a socially conscious business. *Founded* - New York, United States **$266M** last round May 2025
- 2 [**Leia** Leia Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leia) Leia Inc. *Founded* 2014 Menlo Park, United States **$125M** last round Nov 2022
- 3 [**Eyewa** eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyewa) eyewa is a rapidly growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company based in Dubai, UAE, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. *Founded* 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates **$108M** last round Nov 2024
- 4 [**Gentle Monster** GENTLE MONSTER is a high-end eyewear brand founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gentle-monster) GENTLE MONSTER is a high-end eyewear brand founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea. *Founded* 2011 Los Angeles, United States **$106M** last round Jun 2025
- 5 [**Neso Brands** Neso Brands is a house of brands within the eyewear industry, investing in and enabling the brands of the future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neso-brands) Neso Brands is a house of brands within the eyewear industry, investing in and enabling the brands of the future. *Founded* - Singapore, Singapore **$100M** last round May 2022
- 6 [**Pair Eyewear** Pair Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand that offers customizable glasses designed for both kids and adults.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pair-eyewear) Pair Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand that offers customizable glasses designed for both kids and adults. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$76M** last round Oct 2023
- 7 [**Electric** ELECTRIC is an online retailer that sells clothing, hats, bags, sunglasses, snow goggles, accessories, and eyewear lenses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electric) ELECTRIC is an online retailer that sells clothing, hats, bags, sunglasses, snow goggles, accessories, and eyewear lenses. *Founded* 2000 San Clemente, United States **$60M** last round Mar 2022
- 8 [**Coral Eyewear** Coral Eyewear is a sustainable eyewear brand based in the UK, founded in 2019 by Calvin and George Bailey.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coral-eyewear) Coral Eyewear is a sustainable eyewear brand based in the UK, founded in 2019 by Calvin and George Bailey. *Founded* 2019 Ashford, United States **$59M** last round Sept 2023
- 9 [**Dearer Medical** Dearer Medical is a medical device company that specializes in the development, production, and sales of eye-related products and devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dearer-medical) Dearer Medical is a medical device company that specializes in the development, production, and sales of eye-related products and devices. *Founded* 2017 Minhang **$41M** last round Nov 2024
- 10 [**Stoggles** Stoggles is eyewear that does everything for people who do everything.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stoggles) Stoggles is eyewear that does everything for people who do everything. *Founded* 2020 Paramount, United States **$40M** last round Feb 2022
- 11 [**IXI** IXI is a Finnish startup based in Espoo, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ixi) IXI is a Finnish startup based in Espoo, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Espoo, Finland **$37M** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Glasses Direct** Glasses Direct is the leading online prescription glasses retailer in the UK, founded in 2004 by Jamie Murray Wells.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glasses-direct) Glasses Direct is the leading online prescription glasses retailer in the UK, founded in 2004 by Jamie Murray Wells. *Founded* 2004 London, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Apr 2009
- 13 [**Azalea Vision** Azalea Vision is a medical technology company developing smart contact lenses for people with vision disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/azalea-vision) Azalea Vision is a medical technology company developing smart contact lenses for people with vision disorders. *Founded* - Zwijnaarde, Belgium **$13M** last round Jul 2026
- 14 [**Specsmakers** Specsmakers Opticians Pvt.](https://millionrounds.com/company/specsmakers) Specsmakers Opticians Pvt. *Founded* 2007 Chennai, India **$13M** last round Jun 2020
- 15 [**Revision Military** Revision Military is a leader in designing and manufacturing protective solutions for military, law enforcement, and first responders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/revision-military) Revision Military is a leader in designing and manufacturing protective solutions for military, law enforcement, and first responders. *Founded* 2001 Essex Junction, United States **$12M** last round May 2013
- 16 [**Legato Audio** Legato Audio develops AI-powered hearing devices integrated into eyewear frames.](https://millionrounds.com/company/legato-audio) Legato Audio develops AI-powered hearing devices integrated into eyewear frames. *Founded* - Millis, United States **$12M** last round Aug 2026
- 17 [**bloobloom** bloobloom is a London-based direct-to-consumer eyewear company founded in 2017 by brothers Fares and Abbas Manai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bloobloom) bloobloom is a London-based direct-to-consumer eyewear company founded in 2017 by brothers Fares and Abbas Manai. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$9.0M** last round Feb 2025
- 18 [**Brille24** Brille24 is the leading online optician in German-speaking countries, offers more than 1500 eyewear models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brille24) Brille24 is the leading online optician in German-speaking countries, offers more than 1500 eyewear models. *Founded* 2007 Germany **$8.9M** last round Sept 2012
- 19 [**Talla** Talla Eyewear is an Italian luxury eyewear brand founded in 2016 by Gianluca Gualandi in Bologna.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talla) Talla Eyewear is an Italian luxury eyewear brand founded in 2016 by Gianluca Gualandi in Bologna. *Founded* 2015 Boston, United States **$8.3M** last round Mar 2021
- 20 [**SATURDAYS** SATURDAYS is Indonesia’s first and largest tech-enabled direct-to-consumer lifestyle eyewear brand, founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saturdays) SATURDAYS is Indonesia’s first and largest tech-enabled direct-to-consumer lifestyle eyewear brand, founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta. *Founded* 2016 South Jakarta, Indonesia **$6.3M** last round Jan 2026
- 21 [**ENGO Eyewear** ENGO Eyewear is a technology company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in augmented reality smart glasses tailored for endurance athletes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/engo-eyewear) ENGO Eyewear is a technology company based in Grenoble, France, specializing in augmented reality smart glasses tailored for endurance athletes. *Founded* - Grenoble, France **$5.8M** last round Jul 2026
- 22 [**Eyewear Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyewear-games) *Founded* - Finland **$5.7M** last round Nov 2018
- 23 [**breezm** Breezm produces custom eyewear optimized for the customer's face, using 3D-printing, 3D-scanning, and big data analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/breezm) Breezm produces custom eyewear optimized for the customer's face, using 3D-printing, 3D-scanning, and big data analysis. *Founded* 2017 성동구, South Korea **$5.6M** last round Apr 2025
- 24 [**Westward Leaning** Westward Leaning is a luxury eyewear brand based in California, founded in 2012 by Stanford MBA graduates Robert Denning and a co-founder.](https://millionrounds.com/company/westward-leaning) Westward Leaning is a luxury eyewear brand based in California, founded in 2012 by Stanford MBA graduates Robert Denning and a co-founder. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, United States **$5.1M** last round Feb 2014
- 25 [**Cleardekho** Cleardekho is the Uttar Pradesh based online eyewear marketplace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cleardekho) Cleardekho is the Uttar Pradesh based online eyewear marketplace. *Founded* 2016 Ghaziabad **$5.0M** last round Oct 2022
- 26 [**Optix** Optix is a Magento 2 solution for online eyewear retailers, offering comprehensive extensions with a focus on prescription lens selection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/optix) Optix is a Magento 2 solution for online eyewear retailers, offering comprehensive extensions with a focus on prescription lens selection. *Founded* 2018 United States **$4.4M** last round Jan 2023
- 27 [**SunGod** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/sungod) 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* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$4.1M** last round Oct 2024
- 28 [**Le Petit Lunetier** Le Petit Lunetier is a Paris-based eyewear brand founded in 2015 by optician Elie Attias and digital marketing expert Jérémie Encaoua.](https://millionrounds.com/company/le-petit-lunetier) Le Petit Lunetier is a Paris-based eyewear brand founded in 2015 by optician Elie Attias and digital marketing expert Jérémie Encaoua. *Founded* 2014 Paris, France **$4.0M** last round Sept 2023
- 29 [**Myvu Corporation** Myvu Corporation is the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/myvu-corporation) Myvu Corporation is the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment. *Founded* 1995 Ridgeland, United States **$3.3M** last round May 2009
- 30 [**GlassesGroupGlobal** GlassesGroupGlobal is an eyewear e-commerce company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glassesgroupglobal) GlassesGroupGlobal is an eyewear e-commerce company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia **$3.0M** last round Sept 2014
- 31 [**EyeMyEye** EyeMyEye is a prominent online eyewear brand in India, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyemyeye) EyeMyEye is a prominent online eyewear brand in India, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. *Founded* 2021 Gurugram, India **$2.5M** last round Apr 2024
- 32 [**Fitz Frames** Fitz Frames is a custom eyewear company that specializes in made-to-measure glasses for children and families.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fitz-frames) Fitz Frames is a custom eyewear company that specializes in made-to-measure glasses for children and families. *Founded* 2016 Youngstown, United States **$2.5M** last round Aug 2019
- 33 [**LAFORGE Optical** LAFORGE Optical is a California-based eyewear company that specializes in designing and marketing smart prescription eyewear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/laforge-optical) LAFORGE Optical is a California-based eyewear company that specializes in designing and marketing smart prescription eyewear. *Founded* 2013 Marina del Rey, United States **$2.3M** last round May 2016
- 34 [**King Children** King Children is a Brooklyn-based eyewear and product-manufacturing company specializing in custom, 3D-printed eyewear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/king-children) King Children is a Brooklyn-based eyewear and product-manufacturing company specializing in custom, 3D-printed eyewear. *Founded* 2018 United States **$2.0M** last round Nov 2018
- 35 [**Vue Glasses** Vue is the world's first pair of smart glasses that are designed for everyday use.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vue-glasses) Vue is the world's first pair of smart glasses that are designed for everyday use. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$1.7M** last round Jul 2018
- 36 [**Lighthouse Tech** Lighthouse Tech provides eyewear frames for people with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lighthouse-tech) Lighthouse Tech provides eyewear frames for people with vision impairment, blindness, and spatial perceptual disorders. *Founded* 2020 Morbio Inferiore, Switzerland **$1.5M** last round Dec 2025
- 37 [**GlassUp** GlassUp is an Italian startup based in Modena that focuses on augmented reality (AR) eyewear for B2B and industrial applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glassup) GlassUp is an Italian startup based in Modena that focuses on augmented reality (AR) eyewear for B2B and industrial applications. *Founded* 2012 Modena, Italy **$1.4M** last round Sept 2017
- 38 [**Eponym** Eponym is a New York-based eyewear company that specializes in helping brands design, manufacture, and distribute their own eyewear collections.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eponym) Eponym is a New York-based eyewear company that specializes in helping brands design, manufacture, and distribute their own eyewear collections. *Founded* 2010 New York, United States **$1.0M** last round Jan 2012
- 39 [**Frameri** Frameri was a Cincinnati-based eyewear startup founded in 2012 by Konrad Billetz and Kevin Habich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frameri) Frameri was a Cincinnati-based eyewear startup founded in 2012 by Konrad Billetz and Kevin Habich. *Founded* 2013 Cincinnati, United States **$780K** last round Sept 2017
- 40 [**RetinaLogik Inc.** Medical device for vision screening](https://millionrounds.com/company/retinalogik-inc) Medical device for vision screening *Founded* 2019 Calgary, Canada **$769K** last round Feb 2025
- 41 [**Energy Telecom** Energy Telecom, an Intellectual Property management company and project coordinator, offers voice telecoms and music streaming eyewear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/energy-telecom) Energy Telecom, an Intellectual Property management company and project coordinator, offers voice telecoms and music streaming eyewear. *Founded* 1993 United States **$764K** last round Apr 2012
- 42 [**Dumei UNIIR** Dumei UNIIR is a fashion eyewear products company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dumei-uniir) Dumei UNIIR is a fashion eyewear products company. *Founded* 2015 Shenzhen **$459K** last round Dec 2017
- 43 [**LOOK OPTIC** LOOK OPTIC is a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016 by Andrew Leary.](https://millionrounds.com/company/look-optic) LOOK OPTIC is a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016 by Andrew Leary. *Founded* 2016 Westport, United States **$400K** last round Jul 2026
- 44 [**Cambridge Spectacle Co.** Cambridge Spectacle Co.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-spectacle-co) Cambridge Spectacle Co. *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$312K** last round Oct 2024
- 45 [**Virtualtwo** We develop and provide virtual fitting technologies for companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virtualtwo) We develop and provide virtual fitting technologies for companies. *Founded* 2010 Sant Quirze del Valles, Spain **$217K** last round Apr 2011
- 46 [**Pulsewave** Discreet and reliable remote patient monitoring with existing eyeglasses](https://millionrounds.com/company/pulsewave) Discreet and reliable remote patient monitoring with existing eyeglasses *Founded* - Biel, Switzerland **$120K** last round Sept 2022
- 47 [**Urban Owl Eyewear** Urban Owl Eyewear is a Greek brand based in Athens that specializes in handcrafted sunglasses and optical eyewear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/urban-owl-eyewear) Urban Owl Eyewear is a Greek brand based in Athens that specializes in handcrafted sunglasses and optical eyewear. *Founded* 2015 Athens, Greece **$100K** last round Mar 2015
- 48 [**Hindsight** HindSight is a specialized e-commerce platform focusing on revolutionary eyewear for cycling purposes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hindsight) HindSight is a specialized e-commerce platform focusing on revolutionary eyewear for cycling purposes. *Founded* 2019 Edinburgh, United States **$75K** last round Aug 2022
- 49 [**Optica** Optica is a regional eyewear and eye-care retail company based in Manama, Bahrain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/optica) Optica is a regional eyewear and eye-care retail company based in Manama, Bahrain. *Founded* 1972 Manama, Bahrain **$13K** last round Dec 2014
- 50 [**ThinOptics** ThinOptics is a direct-to-consumer eyewear company based in Sonoma, California, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinoptics) ThinOptics is a direct-to-consumer eyewear company based in Sonoma, California, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 Sonoma, United States **$2K** last round Sept 2014

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