Shamir Optical Industry Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 7

Shamir Optical Industry General Information

Description

Manufacturer of lenses for eyewear intended to serve individuals. The company offers lens and mold designs, molds, semi-finished progressive lenses, single vision lenses, and finished back surface progressive lenses made from a range of materials including glass, the advanced Trivex® material, and poly-carbonate.

Contact Information

Website
www.shamir.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Kibbutz Shamir, Upper Galilee
  • Shamir 1213500
  • Israel
+972
Primary Industry
Therapeutic Devices
Other Industries
Other Healthcare Technology Systems
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Kibbutz Shamir, Upper Galilee
  • Shamir 1213500
  • Israel
+972

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Shamir Optical Industry Valuation & Funding

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Shamir Optical Industry Patents

Shamir Optical Industry Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2026210279-A1 An ophthalmic lens system for treating glaucoma Pending 31-Mar-2025
WO-2026003842-A1 System and method for fitting corrective lenses to an eyewear frame Pending 27-Jun-2024
WO-2025141575-A1 Lens system for children with handedness and a method thereof Inactive 29-Dec-2023
EP-4721045-A1 Device, system and method for simulating an effect of a light transmittance affecting element Pending 01-Jun-2023
US-20260351219-A1 Device, system and method for simulating an effect of a light transmittance affecting element Pending 01-Jun-2023 G09G5/02
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Shamir Optical Industry Signals

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Shamir Optical Industry Former Investors

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Shamir Optical Industry Investments & Acquisitions (7)

Shamir Optical Industry’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Essor France. The deal was made on 01-Jul-2014.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Essor France 01-Jul-2014 Secondary Transaction - Private Accessories
Inray 01-Jan-2012 Merger/Acquisition Application Software
Centro Integral Optico 20-Feb-2008 Merger/Acquisition Distributors (Healthcare)
Shalens 20-Feb-2008 Merger/Acquisition Distributors/Wholesale
Centro Integral Optico 15-Aug-2006 Corporate Distributors (Healthcare)
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Shamir Optical Industry FAQs

  • When was Shamir Optical Industry founded?

    Shamir Optical Industry was founded in 1972.

  • Where is Shamir Optical Industry headquartered?

    Shamir Optical Industry is headquartered in Shamir, Israel.

  • What is the size of Shamir Optical Industry?

    Shamir Optical Industry has 2,500 total employees.

  • What industry is Shamir Optical Industry in?

    Shamir Optical Industry’s primary industry is Therapeutic Devices.

  • Is Shamir Optical Industry a private or public company?

    Shamir Optical Industry is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Shamir Optical Industry?

    The current valuation of Shamir Optical Industry is .

  • What is Shamir Optical Industry’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Shamir Optical Industry is .

  • How much funding has Shamir Optical Industry raised over time?

    Shamir Optical Industry has raised $47.6M.

  • Who are Shamir Optical Industry’s investors?

    FIBI Holdings and Shamrock Holdings have invested in Shamir Optical Industry.

  • When was Shamir Optical Industry acquired?

    Shamir Optical Industry was acquired on 03-Aug-2022.

  • Who acquired Shamir Optical Industry?

    Shamir Optical Industry was acquired by EssilorLuxottica Société.

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