Startup Digest: Lenskart acquires Owndays, Ankiti Bose resigns from Zilingo board, Swiggy to buyback ESOPs worth $23 million & GetVantage raises $36 million

Startup Digest: Lenskart acquires Owndays, Ankiti Bose resigns from Zilingo board, Swiggy to buyback ESOPs worth $23 million & GetVantage raises $36 million

Lenskart acquires majority stake in Japan-based OwndaysOmnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart has acquired a majority stake in Japanese eyewear brand Owndays to become the region’s largest Omni-channel eyewear business via this strategic partnership.As per reports, the deal is valued at $400 million. However, the company did not disclose details of the deal. This acquisition will enable Lenskart to expand its presence to 13 markets in Asia including India, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan, a statement said.