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Minimalist Beauty
Reimagines luxury beauty by making it clean, well-edited, and accessible
About Minimalist Beauty
Merit Beauty is a startup operating in the cosmetics industry, specifically targeting the niche market of minimalist beauty. The company offers a range of luxury, minimalist makeup products, including matte eye color, tinted lip oil, and complexion-perfecting sticks. The products are designed to be simple, effective, and high-quality, appealing to consumers who prefer a less-is-more approach to beauty.
Merit Beauty's business model is primarily e-commerce, selling products directly to consumers through its website. The company offers free shipping for orders over $75, providing an incentive for customers to increase their purchase size. Additionally, the company offers free shipping on every first order, which can attract new customers and encourage them to try out the products.
The company's products are vegan and cruelty-free, which aligns with the increasing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable beauty products. Furthermore, the products are reusable, washable, and made to last, further emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability.
Merit Beauty operates in the luxury segment of the beauty market, offering premium products at a higher price point. This allows the company to generate significant revenue per unit sold. The company's focus on minimalist beauty also sets it apart from competitors, as it caters to a specific consumer preference that is not widely catered to in the beauty industry.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2026 | $0 | — | SEMCAP | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $20M | $80M | Marcy Venture Partners · L Catterton · Sonoma Brands | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Minimalist Beauty is 980K monthly website visits, up 3.2% over the last three months. Minimalist Beauty's team grew 15.7% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
L Catterton
Marcy Venture Partners- SBSonoma Brands
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
SEMCAP
Other known investors4 additional known investors
BAM Ventures
BDMI
Greycroft Partners
Jonathan Sebastiani
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