About Beauty Tech
There are 22.1K companies in the Beauty Tech sector across the world, with 2.36K funded companies having collectively raised $14.8B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 845 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 13 Unicorns.
Beauty Tech sector has seen 405 acquisitions and 93 IPOs.
This sector includes online platforms that enable consumers to discover and shop for beauty products and services.
Beauty Tech sector is also known as Beauty eCommerce, E-Beauty Platform, Beauty Care Tech or Online Beauty Care Products.
Companies included in Beauty Tech sector
Includes retailers, internet-first brands, innovative beauty brands, online communities, content platforms, product aggregators and enterprise solutions that facilitate an online sale of beauty products & services. Also includes SaaS and on-premise solutions for managing the operations of beauty salons.Companies excluded in Beauty Tech sector
Offline first brands of beauty products and beauty salons. Multi-category e-commerce platforms, product discovery platforms, and online communities that also provide beauty products and/or services as one of their offerings.Market Map of Beauty Tech
The market map of Beauty Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Beauty Tech sector are Sustainable Beauty Products E-Commerce, Sustainable ECommerce and Internet First Skin Care Brands.
Reports related to Beauty Tech
Here are some reports related to Beauty Tech sector:
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Beauty Tech - Sector Report
Edition: March, 2025 (97 Pages)
Premium
Beauty Tech Investor Landscape
Edition: May, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Beauty Tech Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2025 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 22.1K companies in Beauty Tech. Nykaa is the top Beauty Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Beauty Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Retailer of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty accessories via online channels | Mumbai (India) | 2012 | Public | $103M | |
Brand of beauty and cosmetic products | Mumbai (India) | 2012 | Series F | $558M | |
Online brand offering grooming and personal care products for mens | Gurugram (India) | 2015 | Series D | $69.8M | |
Internet first brand offering subscription-based mens grooming products | New York City (United States) | 2012 | Acquired | $791M | |
Online retailer of multi-category fashion products for men, women & kids | Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | 2011 | Acquired | $33M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Beauty Tech sector
5 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Beauty Tech sector. 2,734 Beauty Tech startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 72 |
2024 | 677 |
2023 | 992 |
2022 | 1,328 |
2021 | 1,997 |
2020 | 2,734 |
2019 | 1,950 |
2018 | 1,666 |
2017 | 1,263 |
Companies founded across countries in the Beauty Tech sector
United States has 5,873 Beauty Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 2,879 startups and United Kingdom which has 2,260.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 5,873 |
India | 2,879 |
United Kingdom | 2,260 |
Australia | 869 |
Canada | 744 |
South Korea | 586 |
Germany | 525 |
China | 448 |
United Arab Emirates | 403 |
Saudi Arabia | 390 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Beauty Tech sector
Out of the total 22,100 Beauty Tech companies, 2,355 have secured funding. Among them, 845 have reached Series A or higher, and 647 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 22,100
Funded - 2,355
Series A+ - 845
Series B+ - 647
Series C+ - 560
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 22,100 |
Funded | 2,355 |
Series A+ | 845 |
Series B+ | 647 |
Series C+ | 560 |
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- 22.1K+ Total Companies
- $14.8B+ Total Funding
- 2.4K+ Funded Companies
- 90+ IPOs
- 400+ Acquisitions
- 20+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Beauty Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Beauty Tech sector
The Beauty Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $11.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $2.53B. There has been a total funding of $203M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $203M |
2025 | $432M |
2024 | $938M |
2023 | $706M |
2022 | $1.84B |
2021 | $2.53B |
2020 | $2.14B |
2019 | $900M |
2018 | $1.16B |
2017 | $436M |
Total funding across countries in the Beauty Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Beauty Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $5.57B. India follows with $2.87B and China with $718M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $5.57B |
India | $2.87B |
China | $718M |
United Kingdom | $653M |
France | $219M |
South Korea | $146M |
Canada | $77.3M |
Germany | $68.8M |
Japan | $62.6M |
Australia | $28.3M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Beauty Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Beauty Tech sector have seen $955M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $5.05B into Early Stage funding rounds and $4.71B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $5.05B |
Late Stage | $4.71B |
Seed Stage | $955M |
Debt | $283M |
PE | $130M |
Grant | $36.7M |
Post IPO | $4.48M |
Other-Equity | $254K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Beauty Tech
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Beauty Tech companies have raised $198M in equity funding across 32 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), Beauty Tech companies had raised $83.8M across 49 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 136.62% rise in funding in Beauty Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Beauty Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8763 | Apr 02, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1260 | Mar 25, 2026 | and 8 more | |
Angel | 2075 | Mar 21, 2026 | ||
Series A | 3375 | Mar 17, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 3483 | Mar 16, 2026 |
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Top Investors in Beauty Tech
Unilever Ventures is the top investor in Beauty Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Beauty Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Minneapolis (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Bratislava (Slovakia) |
M&A activity in Beauty Tech
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 7 acquisitions happened in Beauty Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 23 acquisitions happened in Beauty Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Beauty Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 05, 2026 |
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Acquisition trends in Beauty Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Beauty Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 7 |
2025 | 23 |
2024 | 28 |
2023 | 28 |
2022 | 53 |
2021 | 53 |
2020 | 24 |
2019 | 36 |
2018 | 30 |
2017 | 29 |
IPOs in Beauty Tech
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 4 IPOs happened in Beauty Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Beauty Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
May 22, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Feb 09, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Jan 08, 2025 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Dec 19, 2023 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Beauty Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Beauty Tech sector
Most number of Beauty Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Harvard Business School and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 84 |
Harvard Business School | 77 |
Stanford University | 50 |
University of Pennsylvania | 40 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 30 |
Indian School of Business | 28 |
Columbia University | 27 |
INSEAD | 27 |
Columbia Business School | 19 |
Cornell University | 19 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Beauty Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Beauty Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Pennsylvania alumni are second, and Wharton School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $1.31B |
University of Pennsylvania | $1.17B |
Wharton School | $1.16B |
Harvard University | $1.09B |
Duke University | $1.02B |
Harvard Business School | $1.02B |
Stanford Business School | $1B |
IIT Bombay | $835M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $832M |
IIT Kharagpur | $679M |
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