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Beautylish

San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · 5 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Beautylish was founded in 2010 by Nils Johnson, Sameer Iyengar, and Vu Nguyen.

NJNils Johnson
Nils JohnsonCo-founder · CEO & Chief Merchant
SI
Sameer IyengarFounder
VN
Vu NguyenCo-founder, COOFounder at Beautylish Beauty Marketplace

Board

JW
James WatsonBoard director

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.7M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2011–2019

▶$5MraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nils JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vu NguyenExecutive Officer, Director
  • James WatsonDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.8MraisedAug 2018 · 23 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James WatsonDirector
  • Nils JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vu NguyenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$4.8M
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.9MraisedJan 2017 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vu NguyenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nils JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • James WatsonDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$5.9M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Beautylish?
Beautylish was founded by Nils Johnson, Sameer Iyengar, Vu Nguyen in 2010.
Who are Beautylish's investors?
Beautylish's investors include A.Capital Ventures, Bling Capital, Costella Kirsch, Lightbank, SV Angel.
How much funding has Beautylish raised?
Beautylish has disclosed $15.7M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Beautylish headquartered?
Beautylish is headquartered in San Francisco, US.