Rodenstock Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1877

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 4,100

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 13

  • Investments
  • 4

Rodenstock General Information

Description

Developer of optical lens systems intended for precision vision correction and eye health. The company's platform integrates biometric measurement, advanced German-engineered manufacturing, and individualized lens technologies, enabling opticians and eyewear users worldwide to achieve sharp, customized visual clarity.

Contact Information

Website
www.rodenstock.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Elsenheimerstrasse 33
  • 80687 Munich
  • Germany
+49 089
Primary Industry
Accessories
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • Elsenheimerstrasse 33
  • 80687 Munich
  • Germany
+49 089

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Rodenstock Valuation & Funding

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Rodenstock Comparisons

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Developer of optical lens systems intended for precision vision correction and eye health. The company's platform integr
Accessories
Munich, Germany
4,100 As of 2025

West Hollywood, CA
 

Sydney, Australia
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Rodenstock Competitors (8)

One of Rodenstock’s 8 competitors is Oliver Peoples, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in West Hollywood, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Oliver Peoples Corporate Backed or Acquired West Hollywood, CA
Hoya Lens Australia Pty Corporation Sydney, Australia
Marcolin Formerly PE-Backed Longarone, Italy
De Rigo Corporation Longarone, Italy
Privé Goods Formerly PE-Backed Aventura, FL
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Rodenstock Patents

  • 1,674

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 784

    Granted

  • 150

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Rodenstock Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
DE-202026101008-U1 System for calculating and/or optimizing and/or manufacturing individual spectacle lenses and computer program product Active 24-Feb-2026
EP-4787063-A1 Manufacturing method for optimized lens for vision Pending 03-Feb-2025
WO-2026162832-A2 Manufacturing method for optimized lens for vision Pending 03-Feb-2025
WO-2026162832-A3 Manufacturing method for optimized lens for vision Pending 03-Feb-2025
EP-4798660-A1 Combination of homologous photochromic annulated naphthopyrans for easily realising aesthetic grey and brown colour tones in phototropic polymers Pending 20-Jan-2025 C09B69/10
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Rodenstock Signals

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Rodenstock Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Rodenstock Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Rodenstock’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with DEA Lens Project. The deal was made on 31-Mar-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
DEA Lens Project 31-Mar-2026 Buyout/LBO Therapeutic Devices
Indo Optical 06-Sep-2022 Buyout/LBO Specialty Retail
2C Optics 01-Jan-2002 Merger/Acquisition Personal Products
2C Optics Later Stage VC Personal Products
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Rodenstock Affiliates

Subsidiaries (6)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
DEA Lens Project Tenja, Croatia 1995
Rodenstock Benelux Groningen, Netherlands 1987
Rodenstock Norge Kongsberg, Norway 1987
Rodenstock (Österreich) Vienna, Austria 1986
Rodenstock Sverige Uppsala, Sweden 1961
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Rodenstock FAQs

  • When was Rodenstock founded?

    Rodenstock was founded in 1877.

  • Where is Rodenstock headquartered?

    Rodenstock is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

  • What is the size of Rodenstock?

    Rodenstock has 4,100 total employees.

  • What industry is Rodenstock in?

    Rodenstock’s primary industry is Accessories.

  • Is Rodenstock a private or public company?

    Rodenstock is a Private company.

  • What is Rodenstock’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Rodenstock is .

  • How much funding has Rodenstock raised over time?

    Rodenstock has raised $158M.

  • Who are Rodenstock’s investors?

    Altamir, Apax Partners, and Mubadala Investment Company have invested in Rodenstock.

  • Who are Rodenstock’s competitors?

    Oliver Peoples, Hoya Lens Australia Pty, Marcolin, De Rigo, and Privé Goods are some of the 8 competitors of Rodenstock.

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