SkinQ - About the company
SkinQ is an acquired company based in Bengaluru (India), founded in 2021 by Chytra V Anand, Rachit Gupta and Meera Iyer. It operates as an Internet first brand offering natural skin care products. SkinQ has raised $360K in funding from Inflection Point Ventures, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 690 active competitors, including 39 funded and 12 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Pilgrim, Honasa Consumer and Nat Habit.
Company Details
Internet first brand offering natural skin care products. The product catalog includes face masks, serums, cleansers, sunscreen, moisturizers, makeup removers, and more. The company claims that the products are cruelty and toxin-free. The platform allows users to take skin tests for a personalized solution.
- Website
- www.skinq.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@skinq.com
- Phone Number
- +91 **********
- Registered Address
- No.60, 2nd Floor, No. 204, Eva Mall, Brigade Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560025, Richmond Town, Bangalore, Bangalore North, Karnataka, India, 560025
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2021
Location
Bengaluru, India
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$360K in 1 round
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Jan 08, 2024
Investors
Ranked
27th among 690 active competitors
Annual Revenue
0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Employee Count
8 as on Apr 30, 2025
Exit Details
Acquired by Puresta (Feb 24, 2026)
Legal entities associated with SkinQ
SkinQ is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HEALTH Q LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U24299KA2021PTC149780 , India, Active | Jul 21, 2021 | 0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 8 (As on Apr 30, 2025) |
SkinQ's acquisition details
SkinQ got acquired by Puresta on Feb 24, 2026.
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SkinQ's funding and investors
SkinQ has raised a total funding of $360K over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Dec 28, 2023 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. SkinQ has 8 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of SkinQ:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 28, 2023 | 4931878 | Seed | 9418211 | 3487555 | 2575223 | 9755424 |
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SkinQ's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of SkinQ are Chytra V Anand, Rachit Gupta and Meera Iyer. Meera Iyer is the CEO of SkinQ.
Here are the details of SkinQ's key team members:
- Chytra V Anand: Founder of SkinQ. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup and serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 phone number
- Rachit Gupta: Co-Founder of SkinQ and founder of 1 other company. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 phone number
- Meera Iyer: Co-Founder & CEO of SkinQ. Contact Info: 1 email address and 1 phone number
SkinQ's Board of Directors
SkinQ's board has 3 active members. Chytra V Anand and Meera Sairam Iyer are part of team and Uma Vivekananda is independent board member.Here is the list of SkinQ's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 5y 1m | |
Team | - | Current | 2y 9m | |
ddurknt | Team | - | Past | 8y 3m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 5y 1m |
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SkinQ's employee count trend
SkinQ has 8 employees as of Apr 25. The total employee count is 56.0% lower than what it was in Apr 24. Here is SkinQ's employee count trend over the years:
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SkinQ's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of SkinQ include Pilgrim, Honasa Consumer and Nat Habit. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of SkinQ, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Online brand offering multi-category natural beauty care products | $50M | 76/100 | ||
2nd | Honasa Consumer 2016, Gurugram (India), Public | Retailer of beauty and personal care products with digital presence | $126M | 73/100 | |
3rd | Online platform offering beauty and skincare products | $18.6M | 70/100 | ||
4th |  The Ayurveda 2021, Gurugram (India), Series A | Provider of Ayurvedic‑based beauty and wellness products sold directly to consumers | $18.4M | 64/100 | |
5th | Retailer of ayurvedic skincare and hair care products | $8M | 63/100 | ||
6th |  The Moms Co 2016, Gurugram (India), Acquired | Internet First Brand provides natural skincare products for mothers, babies, and general hair and body care | $15.3M | 62/100 | |
7th | Online brand offering toxin-free beauty products | - | 62/100 | ||
8th | Juicy Chemistry 2014, Coimbatore (India), Series A | Online private label brand selling skin and hair care products | $7.56M | 58/100 | |
9th |  Vilvah Store 2017, Coimbatore (India), Unfunded | Internet First Brand Provides skincare and cosmetics products | - | - | 56/100 |
10th | St.Botanica 2007, Panchkula (India), Acquired | Internet first brand offering organic beauty products | - | - | 56/100 |
27th | Internet first brand offering natural skin care products | $360K | 45/100 |
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SkinQ's Investments and acquisitions
SkinQ has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to SkinQ
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News related to SkinQ
Media has covered SkinQ for 1 event in last 1 year.
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Puresta Bags $3.7 Mn To Build AI-Powered Full-Stack Dermatology PlatformInc42•Feb 24, 2026•Spring, Puresta, SkinQ, Emami Group
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SkinQ has raised INR 3 Cr in Seed Funding Round from IPV.Enablers•Dec 29, 2023•SkinQ, Inflection Point Ventures, Superangles, Venture Catalysts and 3 others
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Dermocosmetics Startup SkinQ raises INR 3Cr in Seed Round led by IPVTechiexpert•Dec 28, 2023•SkinQ, Inflection Point Ventures
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Dermocosmetics startup SkinQ raises Rs3Cr in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures, othersnIndian Startup News•Dec 28, 2023•SkinQ, Inflection Point Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Superangles
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SkinQ raises Rs 3 crore in seed funding to fuel expansionFashion Network•Dec 28, 2023•SkinQ, Inflection Point Ventures, Superangles
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Dermocosmetics Startup Led by Renowned Dermatologist Dr. Chytra Anand Secures Seed Round Investment Led by Inflection Point VenturesStartupNews•Dec 28, 2023•SkinQ, Inflection Point Ventures, Super Angel, Venture Catalysts and 1 other
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Naturals Salons Unveils Beauty 2.0 in Partnership with SkinQ Dermo-CosmeticsAdgully•Dec 13, 2023•Naturals, SkinQ
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Skinq appoints Meera Iyer as CEO, co-founderFashion Network•Aug 01, 2023•SkinQ, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group
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