Spex Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2002

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 81

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

Spex General Information

Description

Designer and retailer of eyewear. The company is involved in designing and retailing of eye wear such as eyeglasses, sunglasses and contacts through stores in Chicago. It also provides eye examination services.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
CES Optical
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 444 North Wabash Avenue
  • Suite 320
  • Chicago, IL 60611
  • United States
Primary Industry
Accessories
Other Industries
Other Healthcare Services
Acquirer
Corporate Office
  • 444 North Wabash Avenue
  • Suite 320
  • Chicago, IL 60611
  • United States

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Spex Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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Spex Signals

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Growth
Weekly Growth

Size Multiple

Median
Size Multiple

Key Data Points

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Spex Former Investors

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Spex FAQs

  • When was Spex founded?

    Spex was founded in 2002.

  • Where is Spex headquartered?

    Spex is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

  • What is the size of Spex?

    Spex has 81 total employees.

  • What industry is Spex in?

    Spex’s primary industry is Accessories.

  • Is Spex a private or public company?

    Spex is a Private company.

  • What is Spex’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Spex is .

  • Who are Spex’s investors?

    Chicago Capital Partners and Kovitz Investment Group have invested in Spex.

  • When was Spex acquired?

    Spex was acquired on 28-Feb-2016.

  • Who acquired Spex?

    Spex was acquired by MyEyeDr..

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