The Netherlands
Hans Anders, founded in 1982, is a prominent international retailer specializing in spectacles, hearing aids, and contact lenses. Operating under its core brand, Hans Anders leads the market in the Netherlands with a substantial presence of approximately 400 stores across the Netherlands and Belgium. Additionally, in Sweden, the company operates through the Direkt Optik brand.
With its headquarters in The Netherlands, the company is committed to offering quality and affordable eye and hearing care. It currently employs over 1,500 people, demonstrating its significant role in the optical retail industry.
The company attracted considerable attention in the investor community following a $200.00M acquisition investment dated 01 June 2017, which was backed by AlpInvest Partners and Eurazeo. Hans Anders’ extensive retail footprint and strategic focus make it a compelling consideration for venture capitalists and investors seeking a stable yet expanding entity in the health and retail sectors.
