Provides technology-driven eye care services and affordable eyewear through a network of 85 locations across six African countries. Offers free vision tests and a wide range of customizable eyeglasses, including photochromic and progressive lenses, to improve accessibility and reduce the cost of vision correction.
Funding
$9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in Africa lack access to affordable vision care and eyewear, hindering their ability to work, learn, and perform daily tasks. Traditional vision correction solutions can be prohibitively expensive, creating a significant barrier to clear sight for a large portion of the population.
Solution
Lapaire provides accessible and affordable eye care services and eyewear through a network of shops across multiple African countries. The company offers free vision tests conducted by trained professionals to accurately assess individual vision needs. Customers can then choose from a wide selection of customizable eyeglasses, including options for full-rimmed, semi-rimless, and rimless frames in various materials, colors, and shapes. Lapaire also provides different lens types, such as standard, photochromic, bifocal, and progressive lenses, to cater to diverse vision correction requirements.
Target Audience
Lapaire primarily serves individuals in Africa who require affordable vision correction solutions, including eyeglasses for men, women, and children.
Features
- Free comprehensive eye exams performed by trained eye care professionals
- Wide selection of frame styles, including full-rimmed, semi-rimless, and rimless options
- Frames available in various materials (metal, plastic), colors, and shapes (round, oval, rectangular, cat-eye, wayfarer, Boston, aviator)
- Customizable lens options, including standard, photochromic, bifocal, and progressive lenses
- Online booking system for scheduling vision tests at convenient locations
- Retail locations across multiple countries in Africa