When was Hilco Vision founded?

Hilco Vision was founded in 1956.

Where is Hilco Vision located?

Hilco Vision is headquartered in Boston, United States.

How many employees does Hilco Vision have?

As of Apr 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Hilco Vision is 278.

Is Hilco Vision a funded company?

Hilco Vision is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Conventional Debt round.

When was the latest funding round of Hilco Vision?

Hilco Vision's latest funding was a $***** PE round on 2014, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Hilco Vision rank among its competitors?

Hilco Vision ranks 12th amongst 54 active competitors, of which 6 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Warby Parker, which secured $245M in Aug, 2020.

Who are the top competitors of Hilco Vision?

Hilco Vision's top competitors include Warby Parker, ThinOptics and Marcolin. Among them, Warby Parker secured the most recent funding round in August, 2020.

Hilco Vision - 2026 Company Profile, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of eyewear, eye care products, and optical supplies. It offers a wide selection of products for both consumers and eye care professionals. These include prescription eyewear, sunglasses, lens care solutions, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic equipment. The company also provides lab and dispensing equipment, tools, and parts for optical practices. Its product lines cater to various needs within the eye care industry, from retail sales to professional practice support.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1956

Location

Boston, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

PE, 2014, $*****

Investors

Blue Point Capital Partners & 2 more

Ranked

12^th among 54 active competitors

Employee Count

278 as on Apr 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Simovision & 8 more

Similar Companies

Warby Parker & 222 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Windjammer Capital Investors (Sep 10, 2019)

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Hilco Vision got acquired by Windjammer Capital Investors on Sep 10, 2019.

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Hilco Vision has raised funding over 3 rounds. Its latest funding round was a PE round on 2014 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Hilco Vision has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Hilco Vision:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
2014	2759	PE	8714	2019	6876	9247
Apr 30, 2004	2563271	Conventional Debt	5867404	5065987	8422900	Ares Capital Corporation

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Hilco Vision's employee count trend

Hilco Vision has 278 employees as of Apr 26. Here is Hilco Vision's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Hilco Vision include Warby Parker, ThinOptics and Marcolin. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Hilco Vision, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Warby Parker 2010, New York City (United States), Public	Internet first brand offering eyewear for men and women	$573M	Tiger Global Management, T. Rowe Price & 36 others	83/100
2nd	ThinOptics 2010, Palo Alto (United States), Seed	Provider of slim reading glasses and convenient cases	$2.44M	BVA, Maywic Select Investments & 2 others	50/100
3rd	Marcolin 1961, Longarone (Italy), Acquired	Chain of eyewear stores	-	-	49/100
4th	Oakley 1975, Lake Forest (United States), Funding Raised	Designer and retailer of premium eyewear, apparel, and accessories	-	-	49/100
5th	JINS Eyewear US 2013, San Francisco (United States), Deadpooled	Designer and retailer of prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses	-	-	47/100
6th	Revo 1985, New York City (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of polarized sunglasses and goggles	-	-	47/100
7th	Costa Del Mar 1983, Daytona Beach (United States), Acquired	Provider of offset printing and post-printing solutions	-	-	46/100
8th	Transitions 1990, Pinellas Park (United States), Unfunded	Brand of eyewear	-	-	44/100
9th	Maui Jim 1980, Lahaina (United States), Acquired	Designer and manufacturer of polarized sunglasses	-	RLI Corp	44/100
10th	MODO 1990, New York City (United States), Unfunded	Designer and manufacturer of lightweight eyewear	-	-	40/100
12th	Hilco Vision 1956, Boston (United States), Acquired	Provider of eyewear, eye care products, and optical supplies	-	Ares Capital Corporation, IMB Development ... & 1 others	40/100

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Hilco Vision has made 1 investments in companies including Skye Bioscience. Hilco Vision has also acquired 8 companies including Simovision and Bruder Healthcare.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Nov 17, 2021	Acquisition	Simovision	2002	Overijse (Belgium)
Sep 17, 2021	Acquisition	Bruder Healthcare	1986	Alpharetta (United States)
Dec 31, 2020	Acquisition	M&S Technologies	1990	Niles (United States)