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AcuFocus™: The Small Aperture Company

Irvine, United StatesFounded 2001Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2002
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About AcuFocus

AcuFocus, Inc. is a pioneering company in the ophthalmology sector, specializing in advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs) designed to improve vision for patients with cataracts and complex corneal conditions. The company's flagship product, the IC-8 IOL, is a groundbreaking lens that offers extended depth of focus and enhanced adaptability through its unique small aperture design. This innovative lens received the CE mark in 2015 and is currently available in select markets across Europe and Asia.

AcuFocus primarily serves patients who are undergoing cataract surgery, a common procedure to remove the cloudy lens of the eye and replace it with an artificial one. The company also targets individuals with complex corneal issues, providing them with advanced solutions to improve their vision quality. The market for cataract surgery is substantial and growing, with projections indicating that the number of people affected by cataracts will continue to rise significantly in the coming decades.

The business model of AcuFocus revolves around the development, manufacturing, and distribution of its specialized IOLs. The company generates revenue by selling these lenses to ophthalmologists and eye clinics that perform cataract surgeries. By offering a product that addresses both cataracts and corneal complexities, AcuFocus differentiates itself in the competitive ophthalmology market.

AcuFocus makes money through direct sales of its IC-8 IOLs to medical professionals and healthcare facilities. The company also invests in ongoing research and development to continually enhance its product offerings and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Additionally, AcuFocus engages in educational initiatives to inform both healthcare providers and patients about the benefits of its innovative lens technology.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Irvine, United States
Employees
25
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
63.7/100
Industry
Health, Fashion
Sub-industry
BioTechnology, Medical Devices
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Risk Management, Biotechnology, Biotech and Pharma, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based, Eyewear
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Jan 2023 $0 — Bausch & Lomb ↗
DEBTDebt Aug 2018 $24M — Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

AcuFocus website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for AcuFocus is 2.3K monthly website visits, down 68.5% over the last three months. AcuFocus's team declined 52.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.3K 3-month web change-68.5% 1-year team growth-52.8%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

8 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • HealthCare Royalty
  • Medtronic

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Bausch & Lomb
Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · Irvine HQ
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Market sentiment

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