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The global beauty industry has 11 unicorn startups. These companies are building their business from the United States to China and India.

China's Ruipeng Pet Healthcare, a pet medical operator, leads the group with a $4B valuation. Other startups include direct-to-consumer brand Glossier, valued at $2B, and the salon software platform Vagaro.

Below is the full list of 11 Beauty unicorn startups at this time.

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Ruipeng Pet Healthcare operates a large network of pet hospitals offering both advanced medical treatments and professional grooming services. Their facilities serve as a one-stop shop for pet owners, providing a full spectrum of care from routine check-ups to complex surgeries.

Valuation$4B
HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Year Founded2013
FoundersYonghe Peng
Funding Amount$37M
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsTencent, CICC, Fortune Venture Capital, Hillhouse Investment, OrbiMed

Glossier develops a range of skincare and makeup products centered on a "skin first, makeup second" ethos. They pioneered a direct-to-consumer approach that fostered a powerful community through content and a distinct minimalist brand.

Valuation$2B (Joined March 2019)
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2010
FoundersEmily Weiss
Funding Amount$266.4M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsBoxGroup, Spark Capital, Sequoia Capital, IVP, Index Ventures

Purplle operates a comprehensive online marketplace for beauty and personal care products. Their platform offers a wide assortment of cosmetics, skincare, and wellness goods to customers across India.

Valuation$1.3B (Joined June 2022)
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Year Founded2012
FoundersManish Taneja, Rahul Dash
Funding Amount$476.1M
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsIvyCap Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Kedaara Capital, Peak XV Partners, Sequoia Capital

The Good Glamm Group operates a content-to-commerce conglomerate focused on beauty and personal care brands. They acquire customers for their direct-to-consumer products by using a proprietary network of digital media companies and creator platforms.

Valuation$1.2B (Joined November 2021)
HeadquartersNew Delhi, Delhi, India
Year Founded2015
FoundersNaiyya Saggi
Funding Amount$213.9M
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsWarburg Pincus, Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel, Amazon, Alteria Capital

L&P Cosmetic creates cosmeceutical products through its globally recognized skincare brand, Mediheal. They are best known for an extensive line of sheet masks formulated to address specific skin concerns with dermatologically tested ingredients.

Valuation$1.19B (Joined January 2016)
HeadquartersSeoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Year Founded2009
FoundersKwon Oh-sub
Funding Amount₩40B
Company SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsCredit Suisse, CDIB Capital

Pharmapacks grew into a leading e-commerce partner for health and beauty brands selling on marketplaces. They developed a proprietary technology platform to manage everything from logistics and fulfillment to marketing and sales.

Valuation$1.1B (Joined November 2020)
HeadquartersHauppauge, New York, United States
Year Founded2010
FoundersAdam Berkowitz, Andrew Vagenas, Bradley Tramunti, Jonathan Webb
Funding Amount$472.5M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsReckitt, McKesson Ventures, JP Morgan Chase, The Carlyle Group, Sealed Air

Vagaro builds business management software for salons, spas, and fitness studios to handle scheduling and payments. Their platform also serves as a marketplace for consumers to discover and book appointments for local beauty and wellness services.

Valuation$1B (Joined November 2021)
HeadquartersDublin, California, United States
Year Founded2009
FoundersFred Helou
Funding Amount$163M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsFTV Capital

KKW Beauty launched a direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand that made professional makeup techniques accessible. The brand is best known for popularizing contouring with its signature kits and nude lipsticks.

Valuation$1B
HeadquartersWoodland Hills, California, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersKim Kardashian
Funding Amount$200M
Company SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsCoty

Moody develops a brand of disposable colored contact lenses for the beauty and fashion market. They position their products as a cosmetic accessory, allowing users to change their eye color as a form of self-expression.

Valuation$1B
HeadquartersShanghai, Shanghai, China
Year Founded2019
FoundersDonghao (Herman) Lin, Ran Ci
Funding Amount$215.2M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsKohlberg Kravis Roberts, Plum Ventures, Hillhouse Investment, Source Code Capital, Matrix Partners China

GP Club manufactures and distributes a range of cosmetic products, including creams, lipsticks, and cleansers. They are best known for their global beauty brand, JMSOLUTION, which has achieved an international presence.

Valuation$1B
HeadquartersSeoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Year Founded2003
FoundersJung-Woong Kim
Funding Amount$67M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsGoldman Sachs

The Remaining Beauty Unicorn

The top ten companies get most of the attention, but they don't tell the whole story. Another founder has also built a billion-dollar business in the beauty space.

Here’s a look at the final startup that makes up the 2026 list.

Unicorn StartupCountryYear FoundedAmount RaisedValuation
Haydon logo HaydonChina2020$100M$1B

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