GrandVision (Netherlands) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1891

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 33,542

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 22

GrandVision (Netherlands) General Information

Description

GrandVision NV is an optical retailer present in various countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company provides expert optical services, prescription glasses, frames, lenses, contact lenses, and sunglasses through a portfolio of optical retail banners. The company's exclusive portfolio contains the following brands: Miki Ninn, The One, Play, LightFly, Activ, and Enzzo, among others, for frames; Heritage, Seen, Solaris, and Unofficial for sunglasses; and EyeExpert and iWear for contact lenses. The assortment covers the full consumer spectrum, from well-known international brands to more-affordable in-house brands.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Pearle Europe
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • The Base, Evert van de Beekstraat 1-80
  • Tower C, 6th floor
  • 1118 CL Schiphol
  • Netherlands
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Accessories
Corporate Office
  • The Base, Evert van de Beekstraat 1-80
  • Tower C, 6th floor
  • 1118 CL Schiphol
  • Netherlands

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GrandVision (Netherlands) Valuation & Funding

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GrandVision NV is an optical retailer present in various countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company provid
Specialty Retail
Schiphol, Netherlands
33,542 As of 2020

Berlin, Germany
 

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GrandVision (Netherlands) Competitors (14)

One of GrandVision (Netherlands)’s 14 competitors is Mister Spex, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Berlin, Germany.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Mister Spex Formerly VC-backed Berlin, Germany
Frames Direct (Specialty Retail) Corporate Backed or Acquired Lewisville, TX
Lensabl Formerly VC-backed Los Angeles, CA
Smart Buy Glasses Corporation Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Warby Parker Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
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GrandVision (Netherlands) Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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GrandVision (Netherlands) Investments & Acquisitions (22)

GrandVision (Netherlands)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with SMEY Danmark. The deal was made on 15-Dec-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
SMEY Danmark 15-Dec-2021 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
Óptica2000 20-Feb-2019 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
Charlie Temple Europe 25-Jan-2019 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
Brilmij Groep 28-Nov-2017 Merger/Acquisition Accessories
Visilab 02-Oct-2017 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
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GrandVision (Netherlands) Exits (1)

GrandVision (Netherlands)’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2008 from Rotter & Krauss. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Rotter & Krauss 01-Jan-2008 Completed
  • 2 buyers
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GrandVision (Netherlands) Affiliates

Subsidiaries (17)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Charlie Temple Europe Rotterdam, Netherlands 2016
Brilmij Groep Soesterberg, Netherlands 2010
Lenstore Guernsey, United Kingdom 2008
Grandvision Luxembourg Luxembourg, Luxembourg 2007
GrandVision France Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France 2006
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GrandVision (Netherlands) FAQs

  • When was GrandVision (Netherlands) founded?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) was founded in 1891.

  • Where is GrandVision (Netherlands) headquartered?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) is headquartered in Schiphol, Netherlands.

  • What is the size of GrandVision (Netherlands)?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) has 33,542 total employees.

  • What industry is GrandVision (Netherlands) in?

    GrandVision (Netherlands)’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is GrandVision (Netherlands) a private or public company?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of GrandVision (Netherlands)?

    The current valuation of GrandVision (Netherlands) is .

  • What is GrandVision (Netherlands)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for GrandVision (Netherlands) is .

  • How much funding has GrandVision (Netherlands) raised over time?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) has raised $1.17B.

  • Who are GrandVision (Netherlands)’s investors?

    EssilorLuxottica, HAL Investments, and Pearle Vision have invested in GrandVision (Netherlands).

  • Who are GrandVision (Netherlands)’s competitors?

    Mister Spex, Frames Direct (Specialty Retail), Lensabl, Smart Buy Glasses, and Warby Parker are some of the 14 competitors of GrandVision (Netherlands).

  • When was GrandVision (Netherlands) acquired?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) was acquired on 01-Jul-2021.

  • Who acquired GrandVision (Netherlands)?

    GrandVision (Netherlands) was acquired by EssilorLuxottica Société.

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