Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart plans to open a technology center in New York as it aims to be a top player in the global eyewear market.

As per a Fashion Network report, Lenskart recently closed a $220 million (Rs 1,463.6 crore) funding round at a valuation of $2.5 billion to fuel its global expansion plans and forayed into the Singapore and the Middle East market.

The company plans to build a highly specialized technical team across product, design, and consumer research in the US.

Peyush Bansal CEO and Co-founder, Lenskart says, the company plans to launch a wide catalogue of over 2000 product styles to the US market, especially for new-age consumption patterns. The tech center will enable the company’s growth in the country.”

In India, Lenskart plans to continue to expand its brick-and-mortar store network alongside its e-commerce business and open 300 new stores this year.

Founded in 2010 by Bansal, Khurana, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi, Lenskart is an omnichannel retailer and manufacturer of eyewear accessories.