Vision Direct Overview
- Year Founded
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2004
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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4
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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5
Vision Direct General Information
Description
Retailer of ophthalmology and optical equipment based in London, England. The company's products include lens-processing equipment, lens-fitting tools, chart monitors, eyeglass accessories, tool kits, and lens-polishing equipment.
Contact Information
Website
www.visiondirect.co.uk(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- The Kensington Building
- 1 Wrights Lane
- London W8 5RY
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- The Kensington Building
- 1 Wrights Lane
- London W8 5RY
- England, United Kingdom
Vision Direct Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Vision Direct Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Vision Direct Investments & Acquisitions (5)
Vision Direct’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Vision Direct (10,000 Square Feet Modern Industrial Unit in York, United Kingdom). The deal was made on 01-Apr-2019.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Vision Direct (10,000 Square Feet Modern Industrial Unit in York, United Kingdom) | 01-Apr-2019 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Lensway Group | 29-Jan-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Retail | ||
| Lensbase Group | 11-Feb-2014 | Buyout/LBO | Specialty Retail | ||
| VisionDirect.nl | 11-Feb-2014 | Buyout/LBO | Specialty Retail | ||
| GetLenses | 21-Sep-2009 | Merger of Equals | Internet Retail |
Vision Direct Exits (1)
Vision Direct’s most recent exit was on 21-Sep-2009 from GetLenses. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| GetLenses | 21-Sep-2009 | Completed |
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Vision Direct Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lensway Group | Chest, Sweden | 2000 | |
| VisionDirect.nl | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1998 |
Vision Direct FAQs
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When was Vision Direct founded?
Vision Direct was founded in 2004.
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Where is Vision Direct headquartered?
Vision Direct is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Vision Direct?
Vision Direct has 4 total employees.
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What industry is Vision Direct in?
Vision Direct’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.
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Is Vision Direct a private or public company?
Vision Direct is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Vision Direct?
The current valuation of Vision Direct is .
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What is Vision Direct’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Vision Direct is .
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How much funding has Vision Direct raised over time?
Vision Direct has raised $10.4M.
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Who are Vision Direct’s investors?
Artemis Investment Management, Canaccord Genuity Asset Management, Episode 1 Ventures, Fidelity International, and Octopus Ventures have invested in Vision Direct.
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When was Vision Direct acquired?
Vision Direct was acquired on 23-Feb-2016.
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Who acquired Vision Direct?
Vision Direct was acquired by EssilorLuxottica Société.
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