Lenskart Listed (NSE: LENSKART, BSE: 544600)Unicorn
Lenskart is an Indian, vertically integrated omnichannel eyewear company that designs, manufactures, distributes and retails prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories through its website, mobile app and a 2,700+ store network across India and overseas markets. It listed on the NSE and BSE on November 10, 2025, after a ₹7,278 crore (~$828M) IPO.
Lenskart: Funding Rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2024 | Secondary | $200M | Temasek Fidelity | source |
| 14 Jun 2023 | Primary + Secondary | $100M | ChrysCapital | source |
| 6 Jul 2022 | Growth (Series H) | $200M | Alpha Wave Global Avendus Future Leaders Fund II Epiq Capital | source |
| 18 Jul 2021 | Growth (Series) | $220M | Temasek Bay Capital Chiratae Ventures Falcon Edge Capital | source |
| 16 May 2021 | Secondary | $95M | KKR | source |
| 20 Dec 2019 | Series G | $275M | SoftBank Vision Fund | source |
| 7 Sep 2016 | Series D (extension) | ~₹200 Cr (~$30M) | PremjiInvest | source |
| 5 May 2016 | Series D | $60M (₹400 Cr) | IFC (International Finance Corporation) Adveq Management IDG Ventures India Kris Gopalakrishnan (personal) Ratan Tata (personal) TPG Growth | source |
| 1 Jan 2015 | Series C | $22M (₹135 Cr) | TR Capital IDG Ventures India TPG Growth | source |
| 31 Oct 2011 | Series A | $4M | IDG Ventures India | source |
Acquisitions
| Date | Acquirer | Acquired | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2025 | Lenskart | meller-spain-via-stellio-ventures | ₹406.93 crore for 80% stake | source |
| 30 Jun 2022 | Lenskart | owndays-japan | ~$400M (Owndays valuation) | source |
Recent Signals
News on Lenskart
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25 May 2026
Lenskart international business grows 35% in Q4 -
21 May 2026
Lenskart Q4 profit down 7% to ₹203 crore -
21 May 2026
Lenskart invests ₹53 cr in Overseas Arms (Owndays)
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Who founded Lenskart?
Lenskart was founded by Peyush Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, Sumeet Kapahi, Neha Bansal in 2010.
How much funding has Lenskart raised?
Lenskart has raised $1.21 Bn across 10 tracked funding round(s), most recently on 2024-06-03. Figures are compiled from cited public sources.
Who are the investors in Lenskart?
Investors in Lenskart include Temasek, Fidelity, ChrysCapital, Alpha Wave Global, Avendus Future Leaders Fund II, Epiq Capital.
What does Lenskart do?
Lenskart is an Indian, vertically integrated omnichannel eyewear company that designs, manufactures, distributes and retails prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories through its website, mobile app and a 2,700+ store network across India and overseas markets. It listed on the NSE and BSE on…
Where is Lenskart headquartered?
Lenskart is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India.
What is Lenskart's business model?
Lenskart's core value proposition centers on Affordable eyewear through vertical integration, Premium private-label fashion eyewear, Convenience: eye test and try-on at home or in-store.
How does Lenskart make money?
Lenskart's cited revenue streams include Product sales (eyewear, sunglasses, contact lenses, accessories), Services (memberships, home eye check-ups, training), Other operating income.