Mitsui Chemicals is deepening its push into next-generation ophthalmic lens technology, with its wholly owned subsidiary SDC Technologies, Inc. making a significant follow-on investment in startup flō Optics Ltd.

 

The investment, made through a SAFE, builds on Mitsui Chemicals’ initial investment in flō Optics in July 2025 and is aimed at accelerating the commercialization and market adoption of digital lens coating technology.

 

As a strategic lead investor, SDC has increased its stake in the technology company and will appoint a non-executive director to its board, strengthening the partnership between the two companies.

 

The collaboration will bring together flō Optics’ proprietary digital coating platform and SDC’s extensive expertise in ophthalmic lens coating technologies. The companies are targeting new applications and value creation in the global ophthalmic lens market.

 

The expanded investment and board participation are expected to help accelerate the development, commercialization and adoption of digital coating technologies for optical lenses.