Flō Optics secures $35 Million Series A for 3D printing of lens coatings
Flō Optics, an Israeli startup pioneering digital printing technology for optical lens coatings, has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by the Jaglom family, known for investments in leading tech firms like Stratasys. Prior to this, the company had raised only a few million in its Seed round. VoxelMatters interviewed Mr. Jaglom a few months ago when the startup company first emerged from stealth.
Italian company MEI Systems, a leader in lens-edging machines and optical solutions, also participated in the round, acquiring a minority stake. This investment underscores the potential of Flō Optics’ technology in revolutionizing traditional coating methods.
“We specialize in coating optical lenses using a digital printing process,” said Jonathan Jaglom, Chairman and CEO of Flō Optics. “Traditionally, coatings are applied using wet processes, but our technology prints coatings directly onto the lens with pixel-level precision. This year, we will transition from development to early growth, installing our machines in optics labs worldwide.”
The newly secured funds will drive product development, scale production, and expand operations to meet growing demand. As Flō Optics leverages its advancements, the company aims to establish itself in the global ophthalmic market.
Established in 2019 by CTO Claudio Rottman, Flō Optics employs about 60 people. The company operates from Israel and Switzerland, positioning itself as a key innovator in the optical lens industry.
Flō Optics’ digital coating technology eliminates inefficiencies in traditional wet processes, ensuring greater control and precision. As demand for high-performance optical lenses grows, the company’s solution is set to redefine industry standards.
With this latest investment, Flō Optics is on track to reshape the future of lens coatings, offering a more efficient, sustainable, and precise alternative to traditional methods.
