Alain Afflelou Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 300

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Div. Recap.
  • (Announced)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 19

  • Investments
  • 13

Alain Afflelou General Information

Description

Operator of optical products and hearing aids franchise based in Paris, France. The company offers lenses, frames, sunglasses and contact lenses under its brands through a multi-format, multi-brand, multi-product and omnichannel offer, enabling consumers to get eco-friendly optical equipment at affordable prices.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 11 rue d'Argenson
  • 75008 Paris
  • France
+33 01
Primary Industry
Accessories
Other Industries
Therapeutic Devices
Vertical(s)
Former Stock Listing
AAF
Corporate Office
  • 11 rue d'Argenson
  • 75008 Paris
  • France
+33 01

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Alain Afflelou Valuation & Funding

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Operator of optical products and hearing aids franchise based in Paris, France. The company offers lenses, frames, sungl
Accessories
Paris, France
300 As of 2022

Los Angeles, CA
 
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Alain Afflelou Competitors (1)

One of Alain Afflelou’s competitors is Ahlem (Accessories), a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Los Angeles, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Ahlem (Accessories) Venture Capital-Backed Los Angeles, CA
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Alain Afflelou Signals

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Alain Afflelou Investments & Acquisitions (13)

Alain Afflelou’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Shapr for . The deal was made on 27-Jun-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Shapr 27-Jun-2017 Early Stage VC Social/Platform Software
Cityscoot 26-Oct-2016 Early Stage VC Automotive
HappyView 03-Oct-2016 Buyout/LBO Other Retail
LSFA 21-Jul-2016 Buyout/LBO Specialty Retail
Alain Afflelou Audiology 18-Jul-2016 Joint Venture Other Healthcare Services
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Alain Afflelou Exits (2)

Alain Afflelou’s most recent exit was on 27-Jun-2017 from Shapr. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Shapr 27-Jun-2017 Completed
  • 4 buyers
Cityscoot 26-Oct-2016 Early Stage VC Completed
  • 9 buyers
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Alain Afflelou Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Lion Seneca France Audio Courbevoie, France 2013
3ab Optique Expansion Courbevoie, France 2006
Optimil A Coruna, Spain 1978

Alain Afflelou FAQs

  • When was Alain Afflelou founded?

    Alain Afflelou was founded in 1972.

  • Where is Alain Afflelou headquartered?

    Alain Afflelou is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • What is the size of Alain Afflelou?

    Alain Afflelou has 300 total employees.

  • What industry is Alain Afflelou in?

    Alain Afflelou’s primary industry is Accessories.

  • Is Alain Afflelou a private or public company?

    Alain Afflelou is a Private company.

  • What is Alain Afflelou’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Alain Afflelou is .

  • How much funding has Alain Afflelou raised over time?

    Alain Afflelou has raised $1.25B.

  • Who are Alain Afflelou’s competitors?

    Ahlem (Accessories) is a competitor of Alain Afflelou.

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