LensGen
Irvine, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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LensGen is an ophthalmic medical device company that has developed Juvene, a curvature-changing fluid-optic intraocular lens designed to treat cataracts and presbyopia. The biomimetic lens is placed in the position of the eye's natural lens and adjusts its dioptric power using the eye's own muscle contractions.
Founders & leadership
LensGen was founded in 2011 by Ramgopal Rao.
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Ramgopal RaoFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Board
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Akiteru FurukawaBoard director
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Michael ColacoBoard director
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Shivbir GrewalBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$7.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2017
▶$7.3MraisedMay 2017 · 13 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$7.3MraisedMay 2017 · 13 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Akiteru FurukawaDirector
- Michael ColacoDirector
- Ramgopal RaoExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $7.3M
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$300KraisedDec 2014 · 7 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$300KraisedDec 2014 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ramgopal RaoExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael ColacoDirector
- Shivbir GrewalDirector
- Offering amount
- $300K
- Amount sold
- $300K
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does LensGen do?
- LensGen is an ophthalmic medical device company that has developed Juvene, a curvature-changing fluid-optic intraocular lens designed to treat cataracts and presbyopia. The biomimetic lens is placed in the position of the eye's natural lens and adjusts its dioptric power using the eye's own muscle contractions.
- Who founded LensGen?
- LensGen was founded by Ramgopal Rao in 2011.
- Who are LensGen's investors?
- LensGen's investors include ExSight Ventures.
- How much funding has LensGen raised?
- LensGen has disclosed $7.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is LensGen headquartered?
- LensGen is headquartered in Irvine, US.

