Kenya-based optical retail startup Mamy Eyewear has secured a strategic investment from Japan’s Ikemori Venture Support (IVS).
IVS is a Japan-based family office that backs high-potential consumer and technology businesses with a strong focus on long-term impact across Africa and Asia. The firm said its decision to invest in Mamy Eyewear was driven by the company’s combination of innovation, operational execution and commitment to expanding access to essential eye care services.
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Mamy Eyewear operates a network of modern optical stores offering free AI-powered eye tests, a contemporary retail experience and prescription glasses delivered in as little as two hours. Prices start from $15, enabled by the company’s vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer business model.
“This partnership with Ikemori Venture Support marks a significant milestone for Mamy,” said Antoine Drouet, Founder & CEO. “IVS’s strategic guidance and extensive experience in consumer and retail sectors will help us scale efficiently while strengthening our operational foundation. Together, we aim to build the reference optical retail brand in East Africa and continue transforming access to eyecare throughout the region.”
The startup is also supported by seasoned global retail leadership, including board member and operational partner Alain Bruguerolle, formerly CEO of Solaris and Générale d’Optique in France, and a former executive at GrandVision.
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