Optic Swiss Services

What Optic Swiss Services does

Optic Swiss Services SA (OSS) is a Lausanne-headquartered purchasing cooperative that has served independent opticians in Switzerland since its founding in 1999. The company aggregates roughly 130 member optical shops (over 200 when combined with the February 2026 Opticoach partnership) into a centralized procurement platform that negotiates commercial conditions with more than 40 referenced suppliers, including global lens manufacturers (Essilor, Zeiss, Rodenstock, Optiswiss, Reize), frame makers (Luxottica, Safilo, Marcolin, and others), contact-lens laboratories, and hearing-aid suppliers (Phonak, Unitron, Oticon, Bernafon). Membership is offered without entry fees, subscription fees, or minimum purchase obligations, with a one-year contract and an à la carte service model.

The technology stack is a lightweight web platform rather than a deep proprietary system: a public trilingual website (French/German/Italian), a member-only intranet portal (launched 2022) with chat and forum functionality, integrated third-party services including the Senozon geomarketing tool (mobility modeling from ETH Zurich/TU Berlin), Swissbilling installment payments (up to 12 interest-free tranches), Heylight virtual try-on, Worldline payment terminals, and LSV direct-debit processing for consolidated monthly invoicing across all referenced suppliers. OSS also operates private-label lens and contact-lens products and runs the OPTIC 2000 franchise brand in Switzerland.

Revenue is generated entirely through negotiated supplier rebates on member purchases and fees from optional services (marketing, graphic design, CRM, payment terminals, geomarketing) plus private-label product margins — there is no membership or subscription fee. The company employs nine people at its Lausanne service center, led since 2021 by Director Xavier Moreau (previously nearly 20 years at Essilor International). Growth has been steady and ecosystem-driven: 22 new partners joined in 2021, audiology services launched in 2025, and the Opticoach merger in February 2026 created Switzerland's largest purchasing group by partner count.

Name

Optic Swiss Services

Legal name

Optic Swiss Services SA

Website

https://opticswissservices.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Optic Swiss Services operates a purchasing cooperative for independent Swiss opticians, aggregating 130+ member shops (200+ with Opticoach) to negotiate supplier terms with 40+ lens, frame, and hearing-aid manufacturers. Lausanne-headquartered; revenue derives from supplier rebates and à la carte service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Retail Purchasing Cooperative Services

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAKAL

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYCRAAAKAJ

Eyewear Manufacturing & OEM/ODM (Frames & Sunglasses)

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses)

Keywords

• Optical purchasing cooperative
• Independent optician procurement
• Eyewear supplier negotiation
• Consolidated invoicing services
• Audiology optician services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Purchasing Group Membership Fees (Negotiated Supplier Rebates): OSS generates revenue through negotiated purchasing conditions with referenced suppliers. Members benefit from invoice-based discounts negotiated by OSS on their behalf. OSS's revenue derives from the margin between negotiated and standard supplier pricing, though the exact revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. There is no membership fee, entry fee, or annual subscription charged to members.
2. Optional à la carte Services: OSS offers optional add-on services that members can purchase as needed: graphic design and communication services, printing platforms, CRM tools for contact lens wearers, digital marketing support, hearing aid procurement, payment terminal cost reductions, and Swissbilling installment payment integration. Revenue is generated from service fees on these optional offerings, with no obligation to use them.
3. Private Label Products: OSS provides private label products in lenses, contact lenses, and lens care solutions under the OSS brand. These products offer members exclusive competitive pricing and margin opportunities, contributing to OSS's revenue through product margins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Optic Swiss Services (OSS) operates a centralized purchasing cooperative that negotiates preferential commercial conditions with over 40 referenced suppliers (lens makers such as Essilor, Optiswiss, Reize, Rodenstock, Zeiss; frame manufacturers; contact lens laboratories; and hearing aid suppliers such as Phonak) on behalf of independent Swiss opticians. Members access these conditions through a single consolidated monthly invoice and LSV direct-debit payment, with no entry fee, no membership fee, and no minimum purchase obligations. OSS supplements this core with optional à la carte services (marketing, graphic design, geomarketing, digital, training), private-label products, the OPTIC 2000 franchise brand, and a recently launched audiology expansion offering.

Product overview

Optic Swiss Services operates as a purchasing group and franchise network for independent opticians in Switzerland. The core offering is the OSS Purchasing Central (Centrale d'Achat OSS), which aggregates independent optical retailers to negotiate favorable pricing with suppliers of lenses (Essilor, Optiswiss, Reize, Rodenstock, Zeiss), frames (over 30 eyewear brands), and contact lenses. The service model features consolidated invoicing via LSV, no membership fees, and à la carte supplementary services. Members can also access private label products (OSS-branded lenses and contact lenses), the OPTIC 2000 franchise brand, and add-on services including the Senozon geomarketing tool, Swissbilling installment payments, marketing/graphic services, digital consulting, training, and (since 2025) audiology/audioprothèse services. The OPTIC 2000 sub-brand provides a consumer-facing franchise option with pooled marketing and national brand recognition, while the Opticoach partnership (2026) offers an additional tier for members seeking stronger brand identity and automated marketing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OSS Purchasing Central (Centrale d'Achat OSS) Core cooperative purchasing platform that negotiates preferential pricing terms with over 40 referenced suppliers (Essilor, Zeiss, Rodenstock, Optiswiss, Reize for lenses; Luxottica, Safilo, Marcolin, Silhouette, Kering for frames; Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision for contact lenses) on behalf of independent Swiss opticians, delivered through a single consolidated monthly invoice and LSV direct debit.
• OSS Private Label Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Members reportedly made additional savings compared to previous purchasing groups, as attested by long-term partners.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Opticoach GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026OSS and Opticoach announced a strategic partnership in February 2026, merging their ecosystems to form a combined community of over 200 member optical shops — the largest purchasing group in Switzerland. The two groups retain their distinct identities and service offerings (OSS base + Opticoach marketing-focused tier) while sharing synergies in supplier negotiations, events, and member services. Stefan Frei (founder of Opticoach) and Xavier Moreau (Director of OSS) jointly oversee the alliance.
• OPTIC 2000coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOSS operates the OPTIC 2000 franchise brand in Switzerland. OPTIC 2000 franchisees benefit from a recognized national consumer brand, shared marketing communications, and a consistent market image, while OSS provides the purchasing group infrastructure and negotiated supplier conditions. OSS acts as the franchisor and central services provider for OPTIC 2000 stores in Switzerland.
• Infomaniak Network SAminorOthersInfomaniak Network SA, based in Geneva, provides web hosting services for opticswissservices.ch and the member intranet portal. Infomaniak is a Swiss-based hosting company.
• EssilorcoreOthersEssilor is a referenced lens supplier within the OSS purchasing group. OSS members receive negotiated pricing on Essilor lens products. Essilor is one of the world's largest lens manufacturers.
• OptiswisscoreOthersOptiswiss is a referenced lens supplier within the OSS purchasing group, offering Swiss-manufactured lens products to OSS members at negotiated conditions.
• RodenstockcoreOthersRodenstock is a referenced lens supplier within the OSS purchasing group. OSS members receive negotiated conditions on Rodenstock lens products.
• ReizecoreOthersReize is a referenced lens supplier within the OSS purchasing group, offering Swiss-based lens solutions to OSS members.
• ZeisscoreOthersZeiss is a referenced lens supplier within the OSS purchasing group. OSS members benefit from negotiated conditions on Zeiss optical products.
• Phonak (Sonova Group)coreOthersPhonak is a referenced hearing aid supplier within OSS's audiology offering. As the Swiss-based world leader in hearing aids, Phonak provides OSS members with negotiated procurement conditions for audiology expansion.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Krys Group: French optical retail cooperative grouping independent opticians under a national brand with shared purchasing and marketing. Closely comparable to OSS's cooperative model serving independent Swiss opticians with collective bargaining power.
• Générale d'Optique: Major French optical franchise network serving independent opticians through a cooperative-style purchasing and brand model. Comparable to OSS as a franchise/cooperative serving independent optical shops in a single national market.
• Optic 2000 (France): Parent French optical cooperative/franchise network for independent opticians. Optic Swiss Services operates the OPTIC 2000 franchise brand in Switzerland, making it directly comparable as the same purchasing group/franchise model adapted for a different national market.
• Les Opticiens Mutualistes: French optical cooperative owned by health mutuals, serving members through affiliated independent optician shops with centralized purchasing. Comparable cooperative structure serving independent optical retailers.
• Lynx Optique: French optical franchise cooperative for independent opticians offering shared purchasing conditions and brand support. Directly comparable purchasing group/franchise model for independent optical retailers.
• ACE Optica (UK Buying Group): UK optical buying group providing independent opticians with negotiated supplier conditions and business support services. Comparable purchasing cooperative model for independent optical retailers.

Broad incumbents

• Specsavers: Global optical and audiology retail franchise chain. Comparable to OSS as a multi-tier optical retail/franchise model, but operating at much larger scale and competing for the same end consumers.
• Fielmann: Largest optical retailer in Europe with vertically integrated operations. Represents the vertically integrated incumbent threat that OSS exists to help independents counter, making it the most relevant competitive reference point.

Others

• Demant (Oticon): Global hearing healthcare group (parent of Oticon, Bernafon, etc.) and one of OSS's referenced audiology suppliers. Comparable as a referenced supplier partner within OSS's audiology procurement offering.

Emerging players

• Amplifon: Global hearing aid retail network. Comparable to OSS's 2025 audiology expansion as a relevant adjacent player in the hearing aid vertical OSS is helping its members enter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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