WESTPORT, Conn.—Look Optic, a modern eyewear brand known for its over-the-counter progressive reading glasses, has announced the closing of a Series B financing round. Connecticut Innovations, which has backed Look Optic since its Series A funding round, led the Series B round and increased its position alongside Alex Rodriguez and Billie Jean King, who recently joined as both investors and advisors, the announcement said. This latest round of financing will be used to expand the brand into men’s eyewear and sun products, the company said, as well as to accelerate channel expansion into retail. Its first brick-and-mortar store is scheduled to open in NYC on November 1.
Rodriguez, who joined Look Optic as an advisor and brand ambassador in October 2025, anchors the company’s entry into the men’s market, the announcement stated. He had been actively exploring opportunities in the eyewear category and, after trying Look Optic’s glasses, expressed interest in becoming more deeply involved, the company advised. His debut collaboration now available at lookoptic.com.
“The businesses I believe in share two things: a product worth standing behind and a leadership team that knows how to win,” said Rodriguez. “Look Optic has both. Stylish, high-quality glasses that are affordable. I’m proud to be part of what they’re building.”
Since its launch in 2017, Look Optic has become known for eyewear that combines elevated design with lightweight comfort at a price “more elevated than the drugstore but more accessible than a prescription,” the announcement advised. All frames are made from premium, 100 percent recycled materials and fitted with scratch-resistant, prescription quality lenses that filter blue light and provide UVA/UVB protection.
“We could not be more excited about the relationships and expertise our new investment partners bring to the company,” said Andrew Leary, CEO and co-founder of Look Optic. “Alex’s first release has already expanded our men’s cohort and we hope our future partnerships will have a similar impact.”
Kavanaugh Consulting LLC was advisor to the brand on the Series B financing.
