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AcuFocus
AcuFocus™: The Small Aperture Company
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt 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
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jan 2023 | $0 | — | Bausch & Lomb | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Aug 2018 | $24M | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
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.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
HealthCare Royalty
Medtronic
Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage
- AVAccuitive Medical Ventures
Three Arch Partners
Versant Ventures
SV Health Investors
KKR
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Bausch & Lomb
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