SUGAR Cosmetics
Series E in 2024
SUGAR Cosmetics is a Mumbai-based manufacturer and retailer of color cosmetics, founded in 2012. The company offers a diverse array of premium makeup products, including lipsticks, eyeliners, foundations, face palettes, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, primers, translucent powders, cleansing water, compact powders, nail lacquers, and cosmetics gift sets. Known for its cruelty-free stance, SUGAR has garnered a loyal following among millennials and bold, independent women, distinguishing itself with unique packaging and high-quality offerings. The brand's products are crafted in advanced facilities across Germany, Italy, India, the USA, and Korea, and are available through both retail stores and online channels, making it one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in India.
California Naturals
Series A in 2024
California Naturals is a personal care brand dedicated to offering clean, safe, and natural products at affordable prices. The company specializes in the manufacture of hair and body care items, including shampoo, conditioner, masque, body wash, and moisturizer. By providing these essential personal care products, California Naturals aims to replace harmful items commonly found in bathrooms and homes, promoting healthier choices for consumers worldwide.
STENDERS
Acquisition in 2024
Stenders is a cosmetic company that specializes in producing and selling a wide range of showering, bathing, and body care products. The product lineup includes body care items such as sun care, hand care, sauna honey, yogurts, lotions, body butter, and body and massage oils. In addition, Stenders offers skin care products, including creams, tonics, and lip butter, as well as hair care solutions, which comprise shampoos, conditioners, and treatments tailored for both men and women. The company emphasizes the use of natural ingredients, such as plant oils, extracts, and essential oils, along with beeswax and honey, allowing customers to access a variety of beauty products at affordable prices.
KIKO MILANO, founded in 1997 in Italy, is a cosmetics brand that has transformed traditional beauty standards globally. With over 770 retail locations across 15 countries and an online presence reaching 35 nations, KIKO offers more than 1,400 high-quality products, including makeup, beauty accessories, and skincare items. The brand is deeply influenced by the artistic and fashionable spirit of Milan, allowing it to stay attuned to contemporary trends and make them accessible to all women. KIKO combines its Italian heritage of quality and creativity with international influences, encouraging women to explore and express their beauty through a diverse range of products tailored to their individual needs.
GlossGenius
Series C in 2023
GlossGenius, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing online tools for beauty professionals. Founded in 2015, the company provides an automated personal assistant software that streamlines appointment management for users. Its platform allows beauty professionals to showcase their portfolios, send automatic appointment reminders, manage their schedules, and accept payments and deposits. Additionally, the software facilitates client engagement by tracking client histories and organizing personal calendars, while also offering analytics to assist in business development. By integrating marketing automation features, GlossGenius empowers beauty professionals and freelancers to efficiently manage and grow their businesses.
Irene Forte Skincare
Venture Round in 2023
Irene Forte Skincare is a natural beauty skincare brand made with plant extracts, oraganic and vegan ingredients that nourishes the skin from the outside in.
California Naturals
Seed Round in 2023
California Naturals is a personal care brand dedicated to offering clean, safe, and natural products at affordable prices. The company specializes in the manufacture of hair and body care items, including shampoo, conditioner, masque, body wash, and moisturizer. By providing these essential personal care products, California Naturals aims to replace harmful items commonly found in bathrooms and homes, promoting healthier choices for consumers worldwide.
Rennaï
Venture Round in 2023
Rennaï is a beauty and self-care destination focused on promoting optimal well-being. The company provides a diverse range of beauty products sourced from around the world, alongside personalized self-care services. These services include consultations with experts in beauty, nutrition, and wellness, aimed at helping customers nourish their minds, bodies, and souls. By creating a highly accessible environment, Rennaï seeks to empower individuals to prioritize their self-care and enhance their overall quality of life.
DIBS Beauty
Venture Round in 2023
DIBS Beauty is a color cosmetics brand dedicated to giving people back their time. Its products are multifunctional, error-proof, and effortlessly luxurious. It is social first and digitally native, meeting customers in their daily lives to provide a mood-boosting moment. An Austin-based brand, DIBS has won editorial awards across its product lineup and was named WWD's No. 1 "Up-and-Coming Makeup Brand" in 2022.
Sociolla
Venture Round in 2022
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, focused on providing a wide range of authentic cosmetics, skincare, haircare, beauty equipment, and perfumes. Established to create a comfortable and reliable shopping experience for women, Sociolla partners exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders to ensure the authenticity and quality of its products. The platform features an extensive selection of items, including lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and perfumes, all available for home delivery. By prioritizing product quality, Sociolla aims to meet the beauty needs of its customers effectively.
SUGAR Cosmetics
Series D in 2022
SUGAR Cosmetics is a Mumbai-based manufacturer and retailer of color cosmetics, founded in 2012. The company offers a diverse array of premium makeup products, including lipsticks, eyeliners, foundations, face palettes, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, primers, translucent powders, cleansing water, compact powders, nail lacquers, and cosmetics gift sets. Known for its cruelty-free stance, SUGAR has garnered a loyal following among millennials and bold, independent women, distinguishing itself with unique packaging and high-quality offerings. The brand's products are crafted in advanced facilities across Germany, Italy, India, the USA, and Korea, and are available through both retail stores and online channels, making it one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in India.
Oddity
Venture Round in 2022
ODDITY is a consumer-tech company that builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty and wellness industries. The company owns IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild.
Ci Flavors
Venture Round in 2021
Ci Flavors is a cosmetic company that creates haircare and skincare products. Their mission is to accelerate the evolution and growth of each company group that offers a range of lifestyles while making appropriate choices, transcending all barriers, and working to meet the competition. They intend to enhance their dominance and corporate value while also establishing a foundation for expansion.
MERIT Beauty
Series A in 2021
MERIT Beauty is a cosmetic brand company that offers luxury skincare products. The company was founded in 2021 by Katherine Power and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Veracity
Seed Round in 2021
Veracity is a health-focused company that specializes in root-cause metabolic health solutions, offering clinically-backed and drug-free products aimed at energy and weight management. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving an annual recurring revenue of $11 million and deriving 90% of its revenue from subscriptions. Veracity is committed to modernizing the global weight management market, estimated at $1 trillion, by providing safe and sustainable alternatives for individuals seeking to avoid certain medications. In addition to its metabolic health offerings, Veracity manufactures personal care and wellness products that focus on hormonal balance, empowering customers with personalized recommendations based on scientific data. The company's holistic approach addresses underlying health issues, positioning it as a leader in the evolving landscape of wellness solutions.
Beauty Industry Group
Acquisition in 2021
Beauty Industry Group, established in 2004 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a prominent player in the beauty sector, specializing in professional hair extensions and related products. The company boasts a global network of over 50 distributors, alongside a significant direct-to-consumer presence. Its product offerings extend beyond hair extensions to include lash enhancement and various beauty items, which are marketed through e-commerce platforms and direct sales to stylists, salons, national and independent beauty distributors, as well as professional beauty retailers. Through its diverse range of businesses, Beauty Industry Group aims to meet the needs of both consumers and industry professionals in the ever-evolving beauty market.
Sociolla
Venture Round in 2021
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, focused on providing a wide range of authentic cosmetics, skincare, haircare, beauty equipment, and perfumes. Established to create a comfortable and reliable shopping experience for women, Sociolla partners exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders to ensure the authenticity and quality of its products. The platform features an extensive selection of items, including lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and perfumes, all available for home delivery. By prioritizing product quality, Sociolla aims to meet the beauty needs of its customers effectively.
Function of Beauty
Series B in 2020
Function of Beauty is a New York-based beauty brand founded in 2015 by Hien Nguyen, Joshua Maciejewski, and Zahir Dossa. The company specializes in personalized hair care, skin care, and body care products, allowing customers to create customized shampoos, conditioners, and styling products tailored to their individual hair profiles and specific goals. Function of Beauty emphasizes the use of high-quality ingredients, ensuring that its products are free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oils, which may be harmful to consumers. By focusing on personalization and safety, the brand aims to meet the unique beauty needs of each customer.
Public Goods
Series A in 2020
Public Goods is a membership-driven direct-to-consumer brand based in New York, founded in 2015. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing a wide range of unisex health, beauty, household, grocery, and vitamin products. Its offerings include essentials such as hair and body care, dental hygiene, menstrual care, essential oils, cleaning supplies, and various food items like cereals, snacks, and condiments. Public Goods emphasizes sustainability by providing eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and non-toxic products that feature natural fragrances and avoid artificial additives. By operating on lower product margins than traditional brands, the company aims to deliver high-quality essentials at competitive prices, accessible through an online membership model.
IAFSTORE
Private Equity Round in 2020
IAFSTORE is an online retailer based in Brescia, Lombardy, specializing in food and sports supplements, para pharmaceuticals, and organic cosmetics. Founded in 2007, the company operates a direct-to-consumer platform that focuses on e-commerce distribution of third-party products across four main sectors: drugstore items, herbal products, organic food, and sports nutrition. This diverse product range positions IAFSTORE as a significant player in the health and wellness market, catering to a wide audience seeking quality supplements and health-related products.
Veracity
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Veracity is a health-focused company that specializes in root-cause metabolic health solutions, offering clinically-backed and drug-free products aimed at energy and weight management. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving an annual recurring revenue of $11 million and deriving 90% of its revenue from subscriptions. Veracity is committed to modernizing the global weight management market, estimated at $1 trillion, by providing safe and sustainable alternatives for individuals seeking to avoid certain medications. In addition to its metabolic health offerings, Veracity manufactures personal care and wellness products that focus on hormonal balance, empowering customers with personalized recommendations based on scientific data. The company's holistic approach addresses underlying health issues, positioning it as a leader in the evolving landscape of wellness solutions.
ETVOS
Private Equity Round in 2020
ETVOS Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2007, specializing in the manufacture of mineral-based makeup and ceramide-based skincare products. The company offers a diverse range of natural cosmetics, including skincare, makeup, baby care, and hair care products. ETVOS markets its offerings through both direct retail stores and its online platform, ensuring accessibility for consumers. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, ETVOS is committed to providing high-quality, natural beauty solutions.
Kopari Beauty
Series A in 2019
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.
Pibiplast
Private Equity Round in 2018
Pibiplast, established in 1954, is a prominent manufacturer of primary plastic packaging for the cosmetics and skincare industries. The company is well-known for its extensive range of standard products, including bottles, tubes, and containers, as well as its capability to develop customized packaging solutions. Operating four plants in northern Italy, Pibiplast emphasizes sustainability by replacing non-recyclable plastics with recyclable alternatives and incorporating bioplastics and recycled materials into its production processes. As a trusted partner to leading international cosmetics brands, Pibiplast is recognized for its commitment to quality, which is upheld through regular certifications and compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards. The company’s expertise encompasses the design, production, decoration, and sale of packaging containers and accessories using food-grade thermoplastic materials.
IL Makiage
Venture Round in 2017
IL Makiage is a New York-based prestige beauty brand that operates primarily online. It offers a range of makeup products, including foundation, eye shadow, serums, lipsticks, and blush, all manufactured in the United States. The company leverages technology, data science, and machine learning to provide superior, meticulously tested products to its customers. IL Makiage is known for its direct-to-consumer model, serving customers 24/7 and disrupting the global beauty industry. It has expanded its reach beyond the US, launching in the UK and Germany in 2020.
TULA is a lifestyle brand established in 2013 by Dr. Roshini Raj, Ken Landis, and Dan Reich, focusing on empowering women to achieve healthier and more balanced lives through their beauty routines. The company emphasizes the importance of natural ingredients, utilizing Probiotic Technology to enhance skin health by promoting the balance of the skin microbiome. TULA's product line includes face cleansers, moisturizers, serums, anti-aging creams, eye care, and toners, all formulated with non-toxic ingredients to improve skin hydration and resilience. By harnessing the benefits of probiotics, TULA aims to create effective skincare solutions that not only enhance external beauty but also foster inner confidence.
Kopari Beauty
Venture Round in 2017
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.
Grupo Espacolaser
Venture Round in 2017
Espaçolaser, founded in 2002 in São Paulo, is a leading provider of laser hair removal services in Brazil. The company has expanded significantly, operating 130 stores across São Paulo, Paraná, and Brasília, along with a robust network of franchise locations. Espaçolaser focuses on health and wellness by employing advanced Alexandrite laser technology, which includes a cooling cryogen solution for quicker and more comfortable treatments. The company has successfully completed over 1,000,000 treatments, establishing itself as the largest laser hair removal provider in the country. In addition to hair removal, Espaçolaser also offers facial aesthetics services, further enhancing its portfolio in the health and beauty sector.
CLIO Cosmetics
Private Equity Round in 2016
CLIO Cosmetics Co., Ltd, founded in 1993 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of makeup products and tools. The company provides an array of offerings, including face, eye, and lip makeup, as well as skincare and nail care products. CLIO Cosmetics markets its products under several brands, such as CLIO, peripera, goodal, DERMATORY, and Healing Bird. The company operates its own CLUB CLIO shopping mall, in addition to offering professional services through both offline stores and online platforms. CLIO Cosmetics is dedicated to catering to the needs of women seeking quality color cosmetics and makeup tools, both domestically and internationally.
Steiner Leisure
Acquisition in 2015
Steiner Leisure Limited is a global provider of spa and medi-spa services, as well as a manufacturer and distributor of premium skincare, body care, and hair care products. The company offers accredited education for aspiring spa professionals, covering essential skills such as massage, skincare, and spa management. Its Maritime and Resort Spa divisions operate over 200 venues on land and at sea, catering to a diverse clientele. Steiner's product brands include Bliss, Elemis, Jou, La Thérapie, Mandara, and its own line of skincare and wellness products. These products are available through Steiner-operated day spas, resorts, and spas-at-sea, while Elemis is also distributed to more than 1,200 third-party spas. Additionally, both Bliss and Elemis products can be found in retail outlets worldwide, expanding their reach in the beauty and wellness market.
Intercos Group
Private Equity Round in 2014
Intercos Group is a prominent global supplier and strategic innovation partner for the color cosmetics and skincare industry, established in 1972 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company operates research centers, production sites, and marketing offices across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, enabling it to effectively scout and influence trends in the beauty sector. Intercos specializes in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of products, including color cosmetics, skincare, nail polish, and personal care items, for many of the most recognized brands in the industry. Its robust research and development capabilities position Intercos at the forefront of innovation, enhancing its reputation and competitiveness in the market. In 2017, Intercos formed a partnership with Cosmint, leading to the creation of one of the largest B2B groups in the beauty industry.
Trendy Group
Private Equity Round in 2012
Trendy International Group Co., Ltd. is a fashion and lifestyle retail corporation based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 1999. The company specializes in designing and developing garments and accessories for men, women, and children, operating a range of brands predominantly in the masstige segment. Its well-known brands include Ochirly, Five Plus, Trendiano, and Coven Garden, with a strong presence in major shopping centers across China. Trendy markets its products through various channels, including its extensive retail network, wholesale operations, department stores, and online platforms, ensuring broad accessibility for consumers. The company has also expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including the Sixtyasia business, which encompasses the Miss Sixty, Energie, and Killah brands. Additionally, Trendy has established flagship stores in partnership with renowned international brands, further solidifying its position in the competitive fashion landscape.
Cover FX Cosmetics
Private Equity Round in 2011
Cover FX produces and markets cosmetic products featuring therapeutic formulations suitable for virtually any skin type and global skin tone.
Zeno Corporation
Venture Round in 2009
Zeno Corporation is the maker of health and beauty products. They specifically focus on thermal-based, over-the-counter products for skin. Their primary product is called Zeno HOT SPOT and is centered around patented technology ClearPointâ„¢
Zeno Corporation
Series E in 2008
Zeno Corporation is the maker of health and beauty products. They specifically focus on thermal-based, over-the-counter products for skin. Their primary product is called Zeno HOT SPOT and is centered around patented technology ClearPointâ„¢