What Ollie Quinn does

Ollie Quinn is a premium direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer that designs and sells prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, clip-ons, and contact lenses, alongside on-site optometrist eye examinations. Founded in 2017 and incorporated in Canada as Ollie Quinn Canada Incorporated, the company is headquartered at 3795 Main Street, Vancouver, with operations spanning the UK, the US, and Australia through localized Shopify storefronts and physical retail boutiques.

The company’s core product portfolio centers on hand-finished frames in premium cellulose acetate, Japanese titanium, and stainless steel with German-engineered hinges, priced between £94 and £325. All prescription lenses ship standard with anti-scratch, anti-glare, and anti-reflection coatings, and incremental revenue is generated through lens upgrades — thinner indices (1.6/1.67), blue-light filters, Transitions, and Eyezen digital lenses. Frames are designed in-house and seasonally released through named collections, including the Japanese Titanium line, the FW25 Soft Focus titanium range, and the SS26 Ripple bio-acetate line. Prescription lenses are cut and fitted at a long-standing Toronto lab partner, Plastic Plus, using Autofit and Avulux technologies.

Revenue is generated through three streams: direct e-commerce frame and lens sales, in-boutique exam and frame sales, and wholesale frame distribution via the Faire marketplace plus custom design collaborations for partner brands. Leadership comprises Michael Andersen (CEO), Priscilla Anderson (COO), and Stephen King (CFO). The company is privately held, venture-backed by Foresight Group since 2017, and shows no public revenue disclosure, parent entity, or M&A activity in the source data.

Name

Ollie Quinn

Legal name

Ollie Quinn Canada Incorporated

Website

https://olliequinn.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ollie Quinn is a privately held Canadian premium eyewear brand that designs and sells prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses directly to consumers across the UK, Canada, the US, and Australia through e-commerce storefronts and physical retail boutiques with on-site optometrist services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Eyewear

NAICS

Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Prescription Eyewear Frames (Optical) (CRAAAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunglasses (Non-Prescription) (CRAAAKAB), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Prescription eyewear
• Designer sunglasses
• Optical retail services
• Titanium eyeglasses
• Polarized sunglasses

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Eyewear Frame Sales: One-time purchase of prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses frames. Prices vary by material (acetate vs titanium) and collection. Frames include standard prescription lenses with coatings.
2. Lens Upgrades and Add-ons: Additional revenue from premium lens options including thinner lenses (1.6, 1.67 index), blue light filters, transition lenses, and Eyezen digital lenses for screen use.
3. Eye Examination Services: On-site optometrist services at boutique locations for eye examinations.
4. Wholesale: Bulk frame sales to independent retailers through Faire marketplace, including fashion-tinted lenses, polarized sun options, or optical demos.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ollie Quinn designs and retails premium prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and gift cards through owned Shopify-hosted e-commerce storefronts (oqspecs.com, olliequinn.co.uk) and company-operated retail boutiques. Frames are hand-finished using premium cellulose acetate, Japanese titanium, and stainless steel with German-engineered hinges, and all prescription lenses include anti-scratch, anti-glare, and anti-reflection coatings as standard. The company also operates on-site optometrist eye examinations at boutique locations and a wholesale program distributing frames to independent retailers through the Faire marketplace.

Product overview

Ollie Quinn is a premium eyewear brand offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and related optical products. The portfolio includes core prescription optical frames made from premium cellulose acetate, Japanese titanium, stainless steel, and combination materials; sunglasses with polarized UV-protected lenses; specialized collections like the Japanese Titanium line, Ripple Collection (bio-acetate SS26), Soft Focus (titanium FW25), and Bio/Recycled Acetate frames; clip-on sunglasses; contact lenses; gift cards; and on-site eye examinations at boutiques. All prescription lenses come with anti-scratch, anti-reflection, and anti-glare coatings included. The brand operates through Shopify-hosted e-commerce with global boutique locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription Eyeglasses Handcrafted optical frames with prescription lenses, featuring premium cellulose acetate, Japanese titanium, and stainless steel constructions. All prescription lenses include anti-scratch, anti-reflection, and anti-glare coatings as standard. Targeted at individual consumers needing vision correction.
• Sunglasses Sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV 400 protection, available in acetate, metal, and combination frame designs. Category 2-3 polarized lenses with backside AR coating. Targeted at individual consumers for sun protection and fashion.
• Japanese Titanium Collection Premium eyewear frames crafted from Japanese titanium, known for being exceptionally light and durable. Targeted at consumers seeking high-end metal frames.
• Ripple Collection SS26 collection featuring frames crafted from bio-acetate and recycled acetate with aquatic-inspired design aesthetic, including Swell, River, Rip, Rain, Cove, Wave, Flow, Ebb, and Drift models with category 3 polarized lenses and signature ripple-themed wire cores.
• Soft Focus Collection (FW25) FW25 collection of titanium frames reimagined in exceptionally light, durable metal, featuring Luna, Relle Titanium, Gabriel Titanium, Silas, Zephyr, and Sol models in a sophisticated subdued aesthetic.
• Bio and Recycled Acetate Frames Eyeglasses made from bio-acetates using biodegradable glue and recycled acetate materials, including Cara, Dot, Sawyer, Booley, Michelin, and Jing models. Targeted at consumers seeking environmentally sustainable eyewear.
• Clip-on Sunglasses Magnetic clip-on sunglasses that attach to prescription frames for sun protection, available for specific frame models like Leighton in Gunmetal and Gold finishes.
• Contact Lenses Contact lenses available for online purchase with 5-7 business day delivery. Targeted at individual consumers needing vision correction.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards delivered by email with no additional processing fees, starting from £50. Targeted at individual consumers seeking gifting options.
• Eye Examinations On-site eye examinations at Ollie Quinn boutique locations performed by optometrists for comprehensive eye health care. Targeted at individual consumers visiting boutiques.
• Wholesale Program Wholesale partnership program for retailers. Frames crafted from premium cellulose acetate and stainless steel with fashion-tinted lenses, polarized sun options, or optical demos. Available via the Faire marketplace. Targeted at independent optical retailers and boutiques seeking to stock premium eyewear brands for resale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard prescription lenses with anti-scratch, anti-glare, and anti-reflection coatings included in base frame price

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Plastic PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationLens laboratory partner based in Toronto that cuts and fits all prescription lenses. Long-standing relationship of over 7 years, utilizing state-of-the-art technology including Autofit and Avulux lens types.
• FairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale marketplace platform where independent retailers can view and purchase OQ's wholesale frame range for their own retail operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warby Parker: Founded US D2C eyewear brand selling own-brand prescription frames and sunglasses at mid-market prices with bundled lens features. Closest direct competitor to Ollie Quinn with similar try-at-home, own-brand, vertical model and standardized lens coatings.
• Cubitts: UK-based independent eyewear brand making premium acetate and metal frames with in-store optometry service and a similar design-led positioning. Most comparable UK-headquartered peer to Ollie Quinn in terms of brand identity, materials, and boutique + e-commerce omnichannel.
• Ace & Tate: Amsterdam-based direct-to-consumer eyewear brand offering own-brand frames at accessible premium pricing across European markets. Closest European D2C competitor with similar mid-market positioning and own-brand vertical.
• Mister Spex: European online optical retailer offering multi-brand prescription eyewear with bundled pricing and at-home try-on. Comparable in D2C prescription eyewear focus, multi-country reach, and bundled lens coating model.
• Garrett Leight California Optical: Independent premium eyewear brand from California selling acetate and metal frames through branded boutiques and select stockists. Highly comparable in aesthetic, acetate craftsmanship, boutique distribution, and premium mid-market positioning.
• Moscot: Heritage New York eyewear brand selling handcrafted acetate frames across prescription and sunglasses categories with branded retail stores. Comparable in premium acetate craftsmanship, own-brand identity, and integrated retail experience.

Emerging players

• Linda Farrow: Premium and luxury eyewear brand known for designer collaborations and acetate frames sold through premium boutiques. Comparable in acetate craftsmanship and boutique distribution model, though positioned at higher luxury tier.
• Zenni Optical: Online-first affordable eyewear retailer offering prescription frames at low price points with bundled lens options. Comparable as D2C online-only optical retailer with bundled lens coating approach, though positioned at value rather than premium tier.

Broad incumbents

• Persol: Established Italian luxury eyewear maison owned by EssilorLuxottica, producing premium acetate and metal sunglasses and optical frames. Comparable as premium designer eyewear benchmark; overlaps with Ollie Quinn's premium positioning but at higher price tier.
• LensCrafters: Major incumbent North American optical retailer chain owned by EssilorLuxottica, offering prescription eyewear with in-store optometrist services. Comparable as integrated optical retailer combining prescription dispensing and on-site eye exams, though at mass-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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