Kilala
Professional cosmetic colored contact lenses and eye products
About Kilala
Kilala is a professional cosmetic and colored contact lens brand established in 2011 and owned by Shenzhen Tongxue Technology Co., LTD. The company has positioned itself as a leader in the Chinese domestic market, promoting the concept of "colored contact lenses as the first step of makeup."
Kilala's product line includes a wide variety of colored contact lenses, available in different replacement frequencies such as daily, monthly, and half-yearly, as well as related eye care products like contact lens solution, eye drops, and steam eye masks. The brand targets the Gen Z demographic, specifically individuals aged 18-24, by focusing on fashion trends and offering diverse styles. Kilala operates primarily through a direct-to-consumer model, with a significant presence on e-commerce platforms like Tmall, where it has consistently ranked as a top seller in its category. The company has also expanded into offline counters.
Financially, Kilala has demonstrated significant growth, reporting that its sales doubled for five consecutive years leading up to 2020. The company has successfully raised substantial capital through multiple funding rounds. In 2020, it completed Pre-A and A rounds, followed by a B+ round in August 2021 that raised over 400 million RMB from investors including Sinovation Ventures, Co-Stone Capital, and Korea Investment Partners.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, China
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 13.3/100
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Aug 2021 | $55M | $220M | Frees Fund · Grand Flight Investment · Cornerstone Capital Bank · Qianhai FOF | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kilala is 140 monthly website visits, up 600% over the last three months.
Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Frees Fund
Grand Flight Investment
Cornerstone Capital Bank
Qianhai FOF
Jinding Capital
Sinovation Ventures
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