Lenskart Files for IPO to Raise ?2,150 Crore, Marks Shift Toward Global Expansion

Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions Ltd has filed draft papers with SEBI to launch an IPO, aiming to raise ?2,150 crore through fresh equity issuance. In addition, existing promoters and investors—including Peyush Bansal and SoftBank-backed SVF II—will offload 13.22 crore shares via an Offer for Sale.

Proceeds will support brand marketing, tech infrastructure, and capital expansion, including ?272.6 crore for new Company-operated stores and ?591.44 crore toward lease and license payments. The company also plans a pre-IPO placement worth ?430 crore.