Lensway.Com & Lensway.Se

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Lensway.Com & Lensway.Se - overview

Established

2000

Location

-, -, Sweden

Primary Industry

Consumer Products

About

Lensway is a Swedish company specializing in the online sale of optical products, including contact lenses, eyeglasses, and sunglasses, designed to meet various vision care needs. Founded in 2000 in Sweden, Lensway offers an extensive range of optical products online. The company was acquired by Hardy Capital Partners in June 2004, although specific financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The current CEO is Lisa de Paula, who has a history in the optical industry.


Lensway specializes in providing a comprehensive range of optical products, primarily focusing on contact lenses, eyeglasses, and sunglasses. The company offers a variety of well-known brands, including Acuvue, Dailies, and Biofinity. Their core offerings include daily disposable contact lenses and a wide selection of prescription eyewear, all designed to enhance visual comfort and style for users. Lensway operates an innovative service called "Buy One, Give One," allowing customers to donate a pair of glasses to individuals in need, contributing to global eye care initiatives.


They target markets across Scandinavia, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, emphasizing direct-to-consumer sales through their online platform. Lensway operates on a direct-to-consumer revenue model, facilitating online transactions for optical products. In the most recent fiscal year 2024, the company generated revenue of USD 76. 93 mn with an EBITDA of USD 7.


54 mn. Customers can join Lensway's Rewards program for discounts, further promoting loyalty. Pricing structures provide competitive offers, making their products accessible to consumers. Lensway aims to launch new optical products targeting emerging consumer trends by the end of 2024.


The company is also planning to expand into new markets, specifically increasing its presence in Finland and Norway within the next two years. The funds from the acquisition in June 2004 are likely being utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing product offerings and market reach.


Current Investors

Hardy Capital Partners

Primary Industry

Consumer Products

Sub Industries

Accessories, Retail

Website

www.lensway.se

Verticals

E-commerce

Company Stage

Mature - Buyout

Total Amount Raised

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Lensway.Com & Lensway.Se - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
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