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Lenskart in advanced talks for a $200 million investment at a $5 billion valuation by Temasek and Fidelity

Apr 25, 2024about 1 year ago

Amount Raised

$200 Million

Bengaluru

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.

Company Information

Company

Lenskart

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Launched in 2010, Lenskart is now valued at $2.5 billion, according to Bansal, who said the company will use a majority of the funding to expand into Southeast Asia and Middle East.

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