Pop Specs Secures Major Investment on Dragons’ Den, Revolutionising Eyewear Shopping

In a remarkable success story, Pop Specs, an innovative eyewear company co-founded by optical experts Lina Tejoprayitno and Daniel Barnes, has secured significant investment after a compelling pitch on the popular TV show Dragons’ Den. The duo, who established Pop Specs in 2020, are on a mission to revolutionise the eyewear industry with their unique approach to making eyewear shopping quick, fun, and affordable.

Pop Specs has been making waves across the UK with its kiosks in shopping malls, offering a range of stylish, funky, and classic eyewear starting at just £75. The company’s unique selling point is the speed at which they deliver—they craft lenses for customers in just 20 minutes while they wait.

Their innovative business model caught the attention of Dragons’ Den investors Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, and Sara Davies. Each Dragon agreed to invest £25,000 for a 4% stake in the company. This £75,000 investment will enable Pop Specs to expand their ambitious growth plans, including establishing an online presence, increasing their footprint across the UK, and opening kiosks in supermarkets as well as shopping malls.

Co-founder Lina Tejoprayitno highlighted the gap in the market that Pop Specs aims to fill. “Buying glasses is often a costly and time-consuming process, with an average price of £150 and a waiting period of up to two weeks for lenses. Pop Specs addresses this by offering quality, affordability, and speed,” she stated.

The Dragons were clearly impressed with the Pop Specs vision. Peter Jones praised Lina and Daniel as ‘a breath of fresh air’, while Sara Davies expressed her enthusiasm for the business, stating she could not find a single reason not to invest.

Daniel Barnes reflected on their Dragons’ Den experience, saying, “Securing the investment was far from easy, but leaving the Den with three Dragons on board is incredible. We’re excited about what’s coming next for us.”

This investment marks a significant milestone for Pop Specs in its journey to change how customers experience eyewear shopping. For more information about their innovative approach and products, visit pop-specs.com.