When was Kate Somerville founded?

Kate Somerville was founded in 2004.

Where is Kate Somerville located?

Kate Somerville is headquartered in Beverly, United States.

Who is the current CEO of Kate Somerville?

Francois Renard of Kate Somerville.

How many employees does Kate Somerville have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Kate Somerville is 130.

Where does Kate Somerville rank among its competitors?

Kate Somerville ranks 32nd amongst 2001 active competitors, of which 82 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Remedy Skin, which secured $20M in Jun, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Kate Somerville?

Kate Somerville's top competitors include Colorescience, Goop and Minimalist. Among them, Remedy Skin secured the most recent funding round in June, 2026.

Kate Somerville - 2026 Company Profile, Team & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of clinically-tested skincare products and treatments. It offers a range of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, exfoliants, and sun protection products, catering to various skin concerns and types. The company also operates a clinic providing professional skincare services. Product formulations are developed using high-quality ingredients, and the company emphasizes clinically-proven results. A key focus is on addressing issues such as acne, anti-aging, and sensitive skin. The company also provides educational resources on skincare practices and ingredients.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2004

Location

Beverly, United States

Stage

Acquired

Ranked

32^nd among 2001 active competitors

Employee Count

130 as on Jul 31, 2026

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Exit Details

Acquired by Rare Beauty Brands (Oct 14, 2025)

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Kate Somerville got acquired by Rare Beauty Brands on Oct 14, 2025.

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Kate Somerville has not raised any funding rounds yet.

The founders of Kate Somerville is Kathryn Somerville.

Here are the details of Kate Somerville's key team members:

Kathryn Somerville: Kate Somerville Skincare founder of Kate Somerville.
Francois Renard: CEO of Kate Somerville.

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Kate Somerville's employee count trend

Kate Somerville has 130 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Kate Somerville's employee count trend over the years:

Employee count trend for Kate Somerville

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Top competitors of Kate Somerville include Colorescience, Goop and Minimalist. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Kate Somerville, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Colorescience 2000, Carlsbad (United States), Acquired	Developer of mineral-based sunscreens and clinical skincare products	$70M	Longwood Fund, 1315 Capital & 10 others	65/100
2nd	Goop 2008, New York City (United States), Series C	Online retailer offering multi-category products	$75M	Felix Capital, Fidelity Investments & 12 others	63/100
3rd	Minimalist 2018, Jaipur (India), Acquired	Online retailer of skincare, body, hair, and lip care products	$15M	Peak XV Partners, Unilever Ventures & 2 others	61/100
4th	TULA 2014, New York City (United States), Acquired	Private label brand of skincare products for women	$12.7M	L Catterton, Cornell Venture Capital & 3 others	61/100
5th	Tatcha 2009, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Internet first brand offering natural skincare products	$21.3M	Castanea Partners, Fifth Down Capital & 3 others	57/100
6th	Starface World 2019, New York City (United States), Series A	Private label brand of pimple care stickers	$108M	Asto Consumer Partners, Align Ventures & 10 others	56/100
7th	Topicals 2019, Santa Monica (United States), Series A	Manufacturer of skin care products	$25M	Lerer Hippeau, CAVU Consumer Partners & 11 others	55/100
8th	Remedy Skin 2015, Grandville (United States), Series A	Dermatologist developed skincare brand offering clinically proven remedies for various skin types	$20M	L Catterton, Norwest & 1 others	54/100
9th	YSE Beauty 2023, Los Angeles (United States), Series A	Internet first brand offering skin care products on a subscription basis	$15M	Silas Capital, L Catterton & 2 others	54/100
10th	Kopari 2015, San Diego (United States), Series B	Internet-first brand offering skincare and body care products	$35M	L Catterton, Envoy Ventures & 12 others	54/100
32nd	Kate Somerville 2004, Beverly (United States), Acquired	Provider of clinically-tested skincare products and treatments	-	-	45/100