Europa Eyewear

Acquired

Independent eyewear: glasses, optical frames and sunwear

United States · Founded 1977

Founded
1977
Business Model
B2B
Acquisition Date
Apr 2023

About

It was 1977 - one garage, two visionaries, six frames. Founders Alan and Cynthia Shapiro grew that start into Europa Eyewear, a family-run designer and manufacturer of independent eyewear frames now spanning eleven brands, from adult glasses to kids' eyewear to polarized sunwear. The company operates its own eyewear factory in Illinois, built in 2014, and positions itself as a partner rather than a competitor to independent eyecare professionals across the United States.

Summary

Europa Eyewear is a Healthcare company based in United States, founded in 1977. Investors include Blue Point Capital.

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Exit History

AcquisitionApr 2023

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