PixelOptics sees $45mm with its Series D round

Eyeglass company PixelOptics Inc. has completed its $45mm Series D venture round. The financing consisted of $35mm in equity from returning backers Safeguard Scientifics (lead with a $25mm investment; it also contributes two board members), Delphi Ventures, the Carlyle Group, Longitude Capital, and Stark Investments. Horizon Technology Finance provided the $10mm in debt. PixelOptics recently launched emPower!, its electronic focusing waterproof and shock-resistant eyeglasses for presbyopia. A full North American launch is planned for the immediate future, with a European introduction within the next year. The Series D comes just two months after the company raised $5.5mm in debt.