Indian optician raises $6.4m from AHF, Ventureast
Asia Healthcare Fund (AHF) and early-stage player Ventureast have together invested INR400 million in Eye Gear Optics India, the start-up behind optical retail chain Ben Franklin.
Set up in 2008, Hyderabad-based Eye Gear Optics operates around 180 outlets in 13 states, partnering with ophthalmologists to set up stores on the premises of eye hospitals and clinics around the country....
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