Bescon Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1961

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 120

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Bescon General Information

Description

Manufacturer and wholesaler of contact lenses. The company is specialized in making silicone hydrogel contact lenses, traditional disposable contact lenses and therapeutic lenses.

Contact Information

Website
www.bescon.com
Formerly Known As
International Contact Lens
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 398-4
  • Doojung-dong
  • Cheonan, Chungnam
  • South Korea
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Primary Industry
Personal Products
Acquirer
Bausch & Lomb Korea
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 398-4
  • Doojung-dong
  • Cheonan, Chungnam
  • South Korea
+82

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Bescon Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
2. Merger/Acquisition 28-Aug-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Later Stage VC Completed Startup
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Bescon Patents

  • 15

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 9

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Bescon Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2022109191-A Putting practice device Active 14-Jan-2021
JP-2018089145-A Golf swing training bat Active 05-Dec-2016
US-10456650-B2 Bat for golf swing practice Inactive 11-Jun-2015
US-20180169500-A1 Bat for golf swing practice Active 11-Jun-2015
US-20120289353-A1 Golf practice bat having additional built-in weight for adjusting top, impact and finish timing Active 19-Jan-2010 A63B69/3632
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Bescon Signals

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Bescon Former Investors (1)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Korea Investment Partners Venture Capital Minority
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Bescon FAQs

  • When was Bescon founded?

    Bescon was founded in 1961.

  • Where is Bescon headquartered?

    Bescon is headquartered in Cheonan, South Korea.

  • What is the size of Bescon?

    Bescon has 120 total employees.

  • What industry is Bescon in?

    Bescon’s primary industry is Personal Products.

  • Is Bescon a private or public company?

    Bescon is a Private company.

  • What is Bescon’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Bescon is .

  • How much funding has Bescon raised over time?

    Bescon has raised $2.51K.

  • Who are Bescon’s investors?

    Korea Investment Partners has invested in Bescon.

  • When was Bescon acquired?

    Bescon was acquired on 28-Aug-2014.

  • Who acquired Bescon?

    Bescon was acquired by Bausch & Lomb Korea.

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