Lenskart IPO
Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal Prioritizes Customer Value Over IPO Valuation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 04:01 pm CST
Ahead of Lenskart's Rs 7,278 crore IPO launch on October 31, founder Peyush Bansal dismisses valuation concerns, stating entrepreneurs should focus on delivering customer value rather than setting market prices. The eyewear brand seeks premium valuation based on strong growth metrics and international expansion, with advisors anticipating significant participation from institutional investors.
Lenskart's Peyush Bansal: From LinkedIn Connections to Billion-Dollar IPO Success
Oct 17, 2025 12:36 pm CST
Peyush Bansal, the founder of Lenskart Solutions Ltd. and Shark Tank India judge, is approaching billionaire status as his eyewear company prepares for a $9 billion IPO in Mumbai. Founded over 15 years ago with LinkedIn connections, Lenskart has achieved profitability through innovative robotic production and digital customer experiences. With expansion across Southeast Asia and development of smart eyewear technology, Bansal's patient approach to business growth has attracted major investors like SoftBank amid India's evolving startup landscape.