In an era when wearing specs is not just a way of correcting your eye sight but also a part of global fashion, Lenskart is one platform that has made choosing the right glass easy and affordable. This e-commerce site has pampered us all with an extensive range of stylish, efficient, and fabulous frames. Along with the frames, the lenses too have been made with utmost care and precision that give you the best clarity. But do you know the story behind this huge platform? Well, we thought we’ll let you know about your lens expert.
- Founded in 2010, by Peyush Bansal, Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi, Lenskart was started with started with n aim of providing best eye care solution to the people of India.
- In 2011 they raised their first funding of INR 22crores from IDG Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.
- Currently their investors are IDG Ventures, Unilazer Ventures, IFC, TPG Capital, TR Capital, TPG Growth, and Adveq.
- Initially they only sold contact lenses and later glasses too were added to their list.
- Lenskart offers over 5000 frames & glasses and more than 45 different kinds of lenses.
- They even have for their customers, high end glasses by brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tag Heuer, Fastrack, Bauch &Lomb, etc.
- As a Lenskart customer, one is eligible to get their first frame for free. They only have to pay the price of the lenses.
- At present Lenskart has its stores in 23 different cities of the country.
- Lenskart conducts 3,500 eye exams a day and 150 camps in a month.
- Lenskart launched its home eye check-up program in December 2013.
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