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Ophthalmology startups worldwide

20 ophthalmology startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 20 that have raised the most, $860M between them, with the United States the most common home.

$860Mraised by these 20
20on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Ollin Biosciencesraised the most
  1. 1Ollin BiosciencesOllin Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2023.

    Ollin Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2023.

    Founded -Austin, United States$430Mlast round Jun 2026
  2. 2Character BiosciencesCharacter Biosciences is a precision medicine company founded between 2018 and 2019, focusing on transforming drug development for progressive, polygenic diseas

    Character Biosciences is a precision medicine company founded between 2018 and 2019, focusing on transforming drug development for progressive, polygenic diseas

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$110Mlast round Sept 2025
  3. 3SARcode BioscienceSARcode Bioscience develops an antigen for the treatment of unmet medical needs in ophthalmology, dermatology and inflammatory diseases.

    SARcode Bioscience develops an antigen for the treatment of unmet medical needs in ophthalmology, dermatology and inflammatory diseases.

    Founded 2006United States$98Mlast round Jul 2011
  4. 4EyebiotechEyebiotech is an ophthalmology biotechnology company that specializes in therapies for eye diseases.

    Eyebiotech is an ophthalmology biotechnology company that specializes in therapies for eye diseases.

    Founded 2021New York, United States$65Mlast round Nov 2023
  5. 5Lumata HealthLumata Health is a healthcare company focused on preventing preventable blindness.

    Lumata Health is a healthcare company focused on preventing preventable blindness.

    Founded 2017Raleigh, United States$46Mlast round Sept 2026
  6. 6Verana HealthVerana Health is a digital health and healthcare analytics company based in San Francisco, California.

    Verana Health is a digital health and healthcare analytics company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$30Mlast round Jul 2018
  7. 7Foresight BiotherapeuticsForesight Biotherapeutics is a drug development company developing therapies to address unmet needs in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.

    Foresight Biotherapeutics is a drug development company developing therapies to address unmet needs in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.

    Founded 2008United States$17Mlast round Nov 2013
  8. 8Tavo BiotherapeuticsTavo Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2024.

    Tavo Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024Memphis, United States$17Mlast round Jun 2026
  9. 9IkarovecIkarovec Limited is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel bicistronic gene therapies for chronic eye diseases, particularly in the field

    Ikarovec Limited is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel bicistronic gene therapies for chronic eye diseases, particularly in the field

    Founded 2018Norwich, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Oct 2024
  10. 10BIOPHTABIOPHTA is a French biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2020.

    BIOPHTA is a French biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Paris, France$7.1Mlast round Jun 2024
  11. 11Laurantis PharmaLaurantis Pharma develops therapeutics for medical niche indications in the dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology sectors.

    Laurantis Pharma develops therapeutics for medical niche indications in the dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology sectors.

    Founded 2003Finland$7.1Mlast round Sept 2012
  12. 12AI4EyesAI4Eyes uses AI to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease, aiding healthcare professionals in ophthalmology.

    AI4Eyes uses AI to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease, aiding healthcare professionals in ophthalmology.

    Founded 2018Vancouver, Canada$4.7Mlast round Jan 2026
  13. 13Aequus PharmaceuticalsAequus Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on therapeutic areas, including neurology, ophthalmology, and transplant.

    Aequus Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on therapeutic areas, including neurology, ophthalmology, and transplant.

    Founded 2013Vancouver, Canada$4.2Mlast round Nov 2014
  14. 14Custom SurgicalCustom Surgical is a Munich-based medtech startup founded in 2019, focusing on the digitalization and standardization of ophthalmology workflows.

    Custom Surgical is a Munich-based medtech startup founded in 2019, focusing on the digitalization and standardization of ophthalmology workflows.

    Founded 2019Munich, Germany$4.1Mlast round Feb 2026
  15. 15ReyedarReyedar is a Dutch medtech company located in Groningen, specializing in eye-tracking and deep learning solutions for screening visual and neurodegenerative diseases.

    Reyedar is a Dutch medtech company located in Groningen, specializing in eye-tracking and deep learning solutions for screening visual and neurodegenerative diseases.

    Founded 2020Groningen, Netherlands$3.3Mlast round Jul 2023
  16. 16Integrity Digital SolutionsIntegrity Digital Solutions provides electronic medical records for ophthalmology and optometry practices.

    Integrity Digital Solutions provides electronic medical records for ophthalmology and optometry practices.

    Founded 2009Temple, United States$2.0Mlast round Jul 2010
  17. 17ArtheiaArtheia is a cutting-edge medical device firm that specializes in ophthalmology and offers a diverse product line.

    Artheia is a cutting-edge medical device firm that specializes in ophthalmology and offers a diverse product line.

    Founded 2021China$1.4Mlast round Jan 2024
  18. 18Amaros AIAmaros is a deep tech company founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California.

    Amaros is a deep tech company founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California.

    Founded -West Menlo Park, United States$1.3Mlast round Apr 2025
  19. 19VIAN TherapeuticsVIAN Therapeutics is an ophthalmology pharma startup combating microvascular retinal diseases (AMD and DME) with a simple eyedrop.

    VIAN Therapeutics is an ophthalmology pharma startup combating microvascular retinal diseases (AMD and DME) with a simple eyedrop.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.0Mlast round Jun 2024
  20. 20LayerBioLayerBio develops a proprietary LayerForm drug delivery technology for application in ophthalmology.

    LayerBio develops a proprietary LayerForm drug delivery technology for application in ophthalmology.

    Founded 2013United States$205Klast round Jul 2014
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
Rounds we tracksource: Millionrounds

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