Pop Specs Celebrates 4 Years of Innovation as UK’s Fastest Growing Eyewear Company
Pop Specs, the UK’s fastest growing eyewear company that captured hearts on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, is celebrating its fourth year anniversary this month with record growth and industry recognition.
Most recently, the company was shortlisted as “One to Watch” by the prestigious LDC Times, cementing its position as a disruptive force in the optical industry.
Founded in 2021, Pop Specs has transformed the prescription eyewear experience with its innovative approach to dispensing glasses. The company’s proprietary technology enables customers receive quality prescription eyewear quickly and conveniently, challenging traditional optical retail models.
“When we launched Pop Specs four years ago, we had a simple mission: to make buying prescription eyewear more fun, accessible and convenient for everyone,” said Daniel Barnes, CEO and founder of Pop Specs.
“Being recognised by LDC Times and reflecting on our Dragons’ Den journey reminds us how far we’ve come, but we’re just getting started.”
Pop Specs’ journey to success gained momentum after their memorable appearance on Dragons’ Den, where their innovative business model impressed the panel of investors. The exposure from the show provided a significant boost to the company’s visibility and credibility in the market.
“Our Dragons’ Den experience was transformative,” said Lina Tejoprayitno, the co-founder. “The exposure and publicity we received helped us scale our operations while staying true to our core mission of revolutionising the eyewear industry.”
The recent recognition from LDC Times as “One to Watch” highlights Pop Specs’ continued innovation and growth potential. The annual list identifies businesses demonstrating exceptional promise and disruptive capabilities within their sectors.
Daniel added: “We’re honoured to be recognised by LDC Times. This acknowledgment validates our approach and encourages us to continue pushing boundaries in how prescription eyewear is dispensed and experienced.”
As Pop Specs celebrates this milestone anniversary, the company is preparing to launch several new initiatives, including expanded product lines and streamline the prescription eyewear process to further improve the customer experience. They are also looking to expand their offering to the US, EU and the Middle Eastern countries.
“The next chapter for Pop Specs is focused on scaling our technology to reach more customers while continuing to innovate,” said Lina Tejoprayitno. “We’re investing heavily in our digital infrastructure and exploring partnerships that will help us bring our vision to new markets.”
