kdc/one - About the company
kdc/one is a public company based in Longueuil (Canada), founded in 1990. It operates as a Manufacturer and distributor of multi-category consumer products. kdc/one has raised $165M in funding from investors like Export Development Canada, Fonds de solidarite FTQ and Fondaction. The company has 12 active competitors, including 5 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Du Var, Orchard Custom Beauty and Knowlton Development Corporation.
Company Details
KDC/ONE is a manufacturer and distributor of multi-category consumer products. The company offers products across categories like colour cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrances etc. through its network of manufacturers and formulators.
- Website
- kdc-one.com/en
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@kdc-one.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1990
Location
Longueuil, Canada
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$165M in 2 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 12 active competitors
Employee Count
138 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Public
kdc/one's IPO details
kdc/one got listed on Sep 23, 2021.
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kdc/one's funding and investors
kdc/one has raised a total funding of $165M over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 22, 2014. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on Mar 30, 2022 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. kdc/one has 17 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of kdc/one:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30, 2022 | 2256553 | Post IPO | 8410280 | 7896330 | 4872747 | 9375420 |
Oct 22, 2014 | 5295831 | Series D | 3096478 | 3589239 | 8384931 |
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kdc/one's founders and board of directors
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kdc/one has 138 employees as of Sep 26. Here is kdc/one's employee count trend over the years:
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kdc/one's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of kdc/one include Du Var, Orchard Custom Beauty and Knowlton Development Corporation. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of kdc/one, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Manufacturer and distributor of multi-category consumer products | $165M | 62/100 | ||
2nd | Manufacturer of private label and contract manufactured skincare, haircare, and health products | - | - | 28/100 | |
3rd | Orchard Custom Beauty 1993, Mississauga (Canada), Acquired | Provider of turnkey beauty solutions including cosmetics, skincare, and beauty tools | - | - | 26/100 |
4th |  Knowlton Development Corporation 1999, Quebec City (Canada), Acquired | Contract manufacturer of fragrances | - | - | 22/100 |
5th |  Petra Hygienic Systems 1989, Concord (Canada), Unfunded | Contract manufacturer of cosmetics | - | - | 22/100 |
6th |  Brands International 2002, Newmarket (Canada), Acquired | Contract manufacturer of liquid filled health, personal care, beauty, and cleaning OEM products | - | - | 19/100 |
7th |  Devinez India 2014, Toronto (Canada), Unfunded | Contract based manufacturer of cosmetic products | - | - | 16/100 |
8th | Studio Color Cosmetics 2008, Montreal (Canada), Unfunded | Contract based manufacturer of cosmetics | - | - | 16/100 |
9th | Manufacturer of active components for the cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical industries | - | - | 16/100 | |
10th |  Leslie Cosmetics 1962, Markham (Canada), Unfunded | Manufacturer of cosmetics, offering custom private label skin and hair care products | - | - | 16/100 |
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kdc/one's Investments and acquisitions
kdc/one has not made any investments yet. kdc/one has made 17 acquisitions.Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Oct 01, 2025 | Acquisition | 1998 | ||
Mar 30, 2022 | Acquisition | 1988 | Sullivan (United States) | |
Oct 12, 2021 | Acquisition | 2007 | Walnut (United States) |
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News related to kdc/one
Filter this listMedia has covered kdc/one for a total of 5 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about company updates.
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Latham & Watkins Advises on kdc/one’s US$2.35 Billion Debt Refinancing PackageLegal Desire•Jul 31, 2026•kdc/one
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KDC/One Proposes Closure of Somerset Manufacturing Site, Putting 250+ Jobs at RiskGlobal CosmeticNews•Nov 24, 2025•kdc/one
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kdc/one Acquires Barony Universal to Expand Aerosol CapabilitiesGlobal Legal Chronicle•Oct 30, 2025•Baronyuniversal, kdc/one
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Canadian giant Knowlton acquires Barony Universal; Wood takeover at riskHerald Scotland•Oct 13, 2025•Baronyuniversal, kdc/one
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KDC/ONE Acquires Barony Universal to Expand Manufacturing and U.K. PresencePR Newswire•Oct 01, 2025•Baronyuniversal, kdc/one
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kdc/one and Clarion Group to launch beauty packaging JV in IndiaPackaging Gateway•Mar 26, 2025•kdc/one, Clarion
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kdc/one and Clarion Group Announce Major Production and Packaging Joint Venture in Fast-Emerging Indian MarketPR Newswire•Mar 25, 2025•kdc/one, Clarion Partners, Clarion Group
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Knowlton Development Corporation’s Acquisition of Maesa EMEAGlobal Legal Chronicle•Feb 12, 2025•kdc/one, Maesa, Kirkland & Ellis
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Maesa Divests Its European And Middle Eastern (Emea) OperationsPR Newswire•Feb 03, 2025•Maesa, kdc/one
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KDC/One strengthens its cosmetic packaging capacities with the acquisition of Laffon S.R.L. in Italylelezard.com•Sep 30, 2024•kdc/one, Laffon
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