Investment Summary

Mid Europa Partners and Kartesia Exits Optegra

On May 30, 2025, EssilorLuxottica invested in healthcare services company Optegra from Mid Europa Partners and Kartesia

Investment Highlights
  • This is EssilorLuxottica’s 5th transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is EssilorLuxottica’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

Investment Summary

Date 2025-05-30
Target Optegra
Sector Healthcare Services
Investor(s) EssilorLuxottica
Sellers(s) Mid Europa Partners
Kartesia
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Optegra

London, United Kingdom
Optegra is an eye healthcare provider treating A-Z eye conditions that is supported by dedicated optometrists, healthcare technicians and consultants who provide a wide range of procedures including lens replacement (Clarivu), laser eye surgery, cataract removal, glaucoma, and AMD. Optegra was founded in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

EssilorLuxottica

Paris, France

Category Company
Founded 1849
Sector Consumer Products
Employees200,076
Revenue 26.5B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

EssilorLuxottica is a provider of vision solutions and design to manufacture, the group develops a wide range of lenses to correct and protect eyesight. EssilorLuxottica was founded in 1849 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 60 of 63
Sector: Healthcare Services M&A 5 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 43 of 46
Country: United Kingdom M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-11 Cellview

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cellview designs and manufactures diagnostic imaging instruments leveraging solid internal R&D expertise. Currently distributed in North America, the company’s solutions allow eyecare practitioners to diagnose retinal pathologies thanks to the ultra-widefield retinal camera capable of capturing significantly larger images compared to most existing technologies. Cellview is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-05 A-Look

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A-Look is an eyewear retailer that delivers a range of optical services and products. A-Look was founded in 2003 and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Mid Europa Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 6.2B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mid Europa Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in Central and Eastern Europe. Mid Europa prefers control based investments in market leading companies operating in industries with high barriers to entry. Sectors of interest include telecom, media, utilities, transportation, natural resources, industrial, healthcare, building materials, manufacturing, and agriculture. The Firm looks to commit €50 to €300 million of equity capital per transaction in businesses valued up to €500 million. Prospective transaction types include buyouts, take-privates, divestitures, turnarounds, and large scale expansions. Mid Europa Partners is the successor entity to EMP Europe Ltd, which was formed in 1999. Mid Europa has offices in Budapest, Warsaw, and London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 31
Sector: Healthcare Services M&A 6 of 6
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 21 of 21
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-01 Regina Maria

Bucharest, Romania

Regina Maria is a medical services company currently operating 8 clinics for primary care in Bucharest, a surgery clinic, a women’s clinic, and maternity services. Regina Maria was founded in 1991 and is based in Bucharest, Romania.

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SELLER

Kartesia

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Lender
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 5.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Kartesia is a private investment group and lender that looks to invest in lower middle-market companies throughout the European Union and Central Europe. The Firm is industry agnostic and seeks to commit €10 to €100 million in profitable companies with at least €5 million of EBITDA. Proceeds are typically invested alongside sponsors to support buyouts, recapitalizations, shareholder liquidity needs, or restructurings. Kartesia was established in 2013 and is headquartered in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 9
Sector: Healthcare Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-03 Unique X

Manchester, United Kingdom

Unique X is a provider of digital technology services to the cinema industry, with customers ranging from major Hollywood cinema chains to independent film studios. Unique X is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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