Amorepacific

Amorepacific, established in 1945, is a South Korean beauty and cosmetics company. It manufactures, markets, and trades a wide range of personal care products, including creams, toners, serums, sun care, and body care, under various brands. The company also offers skin evaluation services, measuring skin parameters like dryness and sensitivity. Amorepacific Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, invests in early and later-stage companies within the beauty & wellness, digital, and sustainability sectors, aligning with Amorepacific's strategic interests.

Bae Dong-hyun

President

Giovanni Valentini

CEO

Mike Kim

Investment Principal

Past deals in Cosmetics

Two Slash For

Seed Round in 2024
Two Slash For is a beauty brand that offers a wide variety of cosmetic products online.

Tata’s Natural Alchemy

Acquisition in 2022
Tata's Natural Alchemy, LLC manufactures natural antiaging skincare products. The company provides antiaging serums, aromatherapy products, body care products, cleansers, lip care products, moisturizers and toners, masks, eye creams, and exfoliators. It also sells its products online

Milk Makeup

Venture Round in 2019
Milk Makeup LLC, founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in manufacturing and selling a diverse range of cosmetics, including products for eyes, lips, face, skin, and nails. The company also offers various beauty accessories such as tattoo stamps, eyelash curlers, and tweezers, along with skincare items that are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and 100% vegan. Milk Makeup focuses on high-tech, on-the-go formulas, catering to consumers seeking convenience in their beauty routines. Its products are available for purchase online as well as in physical retail locations. As a subsidiary of Milk Studios, LLC, Milk Makeup aims to provide innovative beauty solutions that incorporate vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support skin health.

WayWearable

Venture Round in 2015
WayWearable, Inc. is a skincare technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2014. It has developed the WAY device, a portable skincare companion that resembles a compact powder case and integrates advanced biometric and environmental sensors. This device works in conjunction with a companion app to provide personalized skincare recommendations tailored to individual needs, having been created with input from dermatologists. WayWearable aims to enhance women's health and well-being by facilitating smarter skincare decisions. The company is actively working to bring its innovative technology to market, having recently joined Sparklabs, a prominent business accelerator in Asia, and launched an Indiegogo campaign to support production efforts. Looking ahead, WayWearable plans to expand its product line, focusing on creating targeted skincare solutions that address the unique concerns of women while offering deeper insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Tria Beauty

Private Equity Round in 2013
TRIA Beauty, Inc. specializes in developing and selling light-based medical devices designed for consumer use in skincare and beauty treatments. The company's primary offerings include a hand-held diode laser device for permanent hair removal, a Skin Perfecting Blue Light device targeting acne-causing bacteria, a Skin Rejuvenating Laser for anti-aging, and an Age-Defying Eye Wrinkle Correcting Laser aimed at reducing fine lines around the eyes. These products leverage advanced light technology, typically used in professional dermatological treatments, allowing users to achieve salon-quality results at home. TRIA Beauty markets its products through its e-commerce platform and various indirect sales channels, including television, retail locations, and physician offices. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, California, TRIA Beauty serves customers across multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, and several European nations. The company previously operated under the name SpectraGenics, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.

Neothetics

Series C in 2012
Neothetics, Inc. was a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for the aesthetic market. Founded in 2007 and based in San Diego, California, the company aimed to address cosmetic concerns through innovative treatments. Its primary product candidate, LIPO-202, was an injectable formulation designed to reduce localized fat deposits, specifically targeting submental fat under the chin and central abdominal bulging in non-obese individuals. In January 2018, Neothetics was acquired by Evofem Biosciences in a reverse merger transaction, marking a significant shift in its business trajectory. The company was previously known as Lipothera, Inc. before rebranding in August 2014.
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