# Top 20 Ophthalmology Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 20 best-funded ophthalmology startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $860M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Ollin Biosciences** Ollin Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ollin-biosciences) Ollin Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2023. *Founded* - Austin, United States **$430M** last round Jun 2026
- 2 [**Character Biosciences** Character Biosciences is a precision medicine company founded between 2018 and 2019, focusing on transforming drug development for progressive, polygenic diseas](https://millionrounds.com/company/character-biosciences) Character Biosciences is a precision medicine company founded between 2018 and 2019, focusing on transforming drug development for progressive, polygenic diseas *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$110M** last round Sept 2025
- 3 [**SARcode Bioscience** SARcode Bioscience develops an antigen for the treatment of unmet medical needs in ophthalmology, dermatology and inflammatory diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sarcode-bioscience) SARcode Bioscience develops an antigen for the treatment of unmet medical needs in ophthalmology, dermatology and inflammatory diseases. *Founded* 2006 United States **$98M** last round Jul 2011
- 4 [**Eyebiotech** Eyebiotech is an ophthalmology biotechnology company that specializes in therapies for eye diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eyebiotech) Eyebiotech is an ophthalmology biotechnology company that specializes in therapies for eye diseases. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$65M** last round Nov 2023
- 5 [**Lumata Health** Lumata Health is a healthcare company focused on preventing preventable blindness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumata-health) Lumata Health is a healthcare company focused on preventing preventable blindness. *Founded* 2017 Raleigh, United States **$46M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**Verana Health** Verana Health is a digital health and healthcare analytics company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verana-health) Verana Health is a digital health and healthcare analytics company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$30M** last round Jul 2018
- 7 [**Foresight Biotherapeutics** Foresight Biotherapeutics is a drug development company developing therapies to address unmet needs in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foresight-biotherapeutics) Foresight Biotherapeutics is a drug development company developing therapies to address unmet needs in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. *Founded* 2008 United States **$17M** last round Nov 2013
- 8 [**Tavo Biotherapeutics** Tavo Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tavo-biotherapeutics) Tavo Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Memphis, United States **$17M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**Ikarovec** Ikarovec Limited is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel bicistronic gene therapies for chronic eye diseases, particularly in the field](https://millionrounds.com/company/ikarovec) Ikarovec Limited is a UK-based biotechnology company focused on developing novel bicistronic gene therapies for chronic eye diseases, particularly in the field *Founded* 2018 Norwich, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Oct 2024
- 10 [**BIOPHTA** BIOPHTA is a French biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biophta) BIOPHTA is a French biotechnology company based in Paris, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$7.1M** last round Jun 2024
- 11 [**Laurantis Pharma** Laurantis Pharma develops therapeutics for medical niche indications in the dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/laurantis-pharma) Laurantis Pharma develops therapeutics for medical niche indications in the dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology sectors. *Founded* 2003 Finland **$7.1M** last round Sept 2012
- 12 [**AI4Eyes** AI4Eyes uses AI to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease, aiding healthcare professionals in ophthalmology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ai4eyes) AI4Eyes uses AI to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease, aiding healthcare professionals in ophthalmology. *Founded* 2018 Vancouver, Canada **$4.7M** last round Jan 2026
- 13 [**Aequus Pharmaceuticals** Aequus Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on therapeutic areas, including neurology, ophthalmology, and transplant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aequus-pharmaceuticals) Aequus Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on therapeutic areas, including neurology, ophthalmology, and transplant. *Founded* 2013 Vancouver, Canada **$4.2M** last round Nov 2014
- 14 [**Custom Surgical** Custom Surgical is a Munich-based medtech startup founded in 2019, focusing on the digitalization and standardization of ophthalmology workflows.](https://millionrounds.com/company/custom-surgical) Custom Surgical is a Munich-based medtech startup founded in 2019, focusing on the digitalization and standardization of ophthalmology workflows. *Founded* 2019 Munich, Germany **$4.1M** last round Feb 2026
- 15 [**Reyedar** Reyedar is a Dutch medtech company located in Groningen, specializing in eye-tracking and deep learning solutions for screening visual and neurodegenerative diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reyedar) Reyedar is a Dutch medtech company located in Groningen, specializing in eye-tracking and deep learning solutions for screening visual and neurodegenerative diseases. *Founded* 2020 Groningen, Netherlands **$3.3M** last round Jul 2023
- 16 [**Integrity Digital Solutions** Integrity Digital Solutions provides electronic medical records for ophthalmology and optometry practices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/integrity-digital-solutions) Integrity Digital Solutions provides electronic medical records for ophthalmology and optometry practices. *Founded* 2009 Temple, United States **$2.0M** last round Jul 2010
- 17 [**Artheia** Artheia is a cutting-edge medical device firm that specializes in ophthalmology and offers a diverse product line.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artheia) Artheia is a cutting-edge medical device firm that specializes in ophthalmology and offers a diverse product line. *Founded* 2021 China **$1.4M** last round Jan 2024
- 18 [**Amaros AI** Amaros is a deep tech company founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amaros-ai) Amaros is a deep tech company founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California. *Founded* - West Menlo Park, United States **$1.3M** last round Apr 2025
- 19 [**VIAN Therapeutics** VIAN Therapeutics is an ophthalmology pharma startup combating microvascular retinal diseases (AMD and DME) with a simple eyedrop.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vian-therapeutics) VIAN Therapeutics is an ophthalmology pharma startup combating microvascular retinal diseases (AMD and DME) with a simple eyedrop. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$1.0M** last round Jun 2024
- 20 [**LayerBio** LayerBio develops a proprietary LayerForm drug delivery technology for application in ophthalmology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/layerbio) LayerBio develops a proprietary LayerForm drug delivery technology for application in ophthalmology. *Founded* 2013 United States **$205K** last round Jul 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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