Lenskart in advanced talks for a $200 million investment at a $5 billion valuation by Temasek and Fidelity
Apr 25, 2024•about 1 year ago
Amount Raised
$200 Million
Investors
FidelityTemasek
Description
Singapore’s Temasek and US’ Fidelity are in advanced discussions to invest around $200 million in Lenskart through a secondary share sale at a valuation of about $5 billion. This round would take the homegrown eyewear company’s valuation to over three times that of Warby Parker, a New York-based online retailer for spectacles and contact lens.
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