Tech Company Financing Transactions

Opternative Funding Round

Opternative secured a $6 million funding round on 2/18/2016. Investors included Jump Capital, Chicago Ventures and Corazon Capital.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
2/18/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
The new capital will drive a push into more states and international markets. The company is also expanding its technology so it can test patients older than 40, when vision issues tend to become more complex.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Healthcare Services
Mailing Address
833 W. Jackson Blvd. 700
Chicago, IL 60607
USA
Email Address
Overview
In an era where time, money and convenience are more important than ever, Opternative seeks to improve the process by which consumers receive eye examinations by launching the world's first online eye examination.
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Brent Rasmussen
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Chief Scientific Officer
Steven Lee
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Chief Technical Officer
Ayo Jimoh
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VP - Finance
Paul Foley
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VP - Product Management
John Smith
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VP - Regulatory Affairs
Peter Horkan
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VP - Sales
Scott Axonovitz
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