Visionworks of America Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 8,900

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 11

Visionworks of America General Information

Description

Operator of optical retail stores catering to the eyecare industry. The company's services include contact lens dispensing, in-store labs that provide one-hour service on many prescriptions at many locations and doctors of optometry at or next to every store.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Eye Care Centers of America, Eye Masters, Super Stores
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 175 East Houston Street
  • San Antonio, TX 78205
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Accessories
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 175 East Houston Street
  • San Antonio, TX 78205
  • United States
+1 (800)

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Visionworks of America Valuation & Funding

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Visionworks of America Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of optical retail stores catering to the eyecare industry. The company's services include contact lens dispensi
Specialty Retail
San Antonio, TX
8,900 As of 2019

Lewisville, TX
 

Berlin, Germany
 
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Visionworks of America Competitors (8)

One of Visionworks of America’s 8 competitors is Frames For America, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Lewisville, TX.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Frames For America Corporate Backed or Acquired Lewisville, TX
Mister Spex Formerly VC-backed Berlin, Germany
LensDirect.com Corporation Garden City, NY
Eyemart Express Formerly PE-Backed Farmers Branch, TX
Pearle Vision Private Equity-Backed Mason, OH
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Visionworks of America Patents

Visionworks of America Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20220058744-A1 Data processing systems and methods for calculating cost and benefit parameters Inactive 24-Aug-2020
US-11500658-B2 Systems and methods for using a transaction data structure for configuring and providing graphical user interfaces Active 24-Aug-2020
US-20220326968-A1 Systems and methods for using a transaction data structure for configuring and providing graphical user interfaces Active 24-Aug-2020
US-20230075543-A1 Systems and methods for using a transaction data structure for configuring and providing graphical user interfaces Active 24-Aug-2020
US-11789756-B2 Systems and methods for using a transaction data structure for configuring and providing graphical user interfaces Active 24-Aug-2020 G06F9/451
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Visionworks of America Former Investors

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Visionworks of America FAQs

  • When was Visionworks of America founded?

    Visionworks of America was founded in 1984.

  • Where is Visionworks of America headquartered?

    Visionworks of America is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

  • What is the size of Visionworks of America?

    Visionworks of America has 8,900 total employees.

  • What industry is Visionworks of America in?

    Visionworks of America’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is Visionworks of America a private or public company?

    Visionworks of America is a Private company.

  • What is Visionworks of America’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Visionworks of America is .

  • How much funding has Visionworks of America raised over time?

    Visionworks of America has raised $85M.

  • Who are Visionworks of America’s investors?

    Centerbridge Partners, Golden Gate Capital, Highmark, MSouth Equity Partners, and Moulin International Holdings are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in Visionworks of America.

  • Who are Visionworks of America’s competitors?

    Frames For America, Mister Spex, LensDirect.com, Eyemart Express, and Pearle Vision are some of the 8 competitors of Visionworks of America.

  • When was Visionworks of America acquired?

    Visionworks of America was acquired on 01-Oct-2019.

  • Who acquired Visionworks of America?

    Visionworks of America was acquired by VSP Vision.

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