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Lapaire

Lapaire is a Panafrican company that focuses on providing affordable eyewear to individuals across Africa. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to clear vision. Currently, we have expanded our presence to over 50 locations in various African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, and Togo.

lapaire.africa Nairobi, Kenya 251-500 employees
Total raised
$2.5M
Rounds
2
Latest
Series Unknown
Oct 2024

Lapaire is a Panafrican company that focuses on providing affordable eyewear to individuals across Africa. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to clear vision. Currently, we have expanded our presence to over 50 locations in various African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, and Togo.

Lapaire has raised $2.5M across 2 rounds. Its most recent round was a Series Unknown of $2.5M in Oct 2024. Full funding history, investors, and team are detailed below.

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Oct 16, 2024
Series Unknown
$2.5M

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