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Coola

Carlsbad, US · Delaware LLC

COOLA is a sunscreen and SPF skincare brand offering face and body sun protection products for consumers. Its site provides guidance on proper sunscreen application and reapplication.

Founders & leadership

CJ
Christopher J BirchbyCo-founder
CB
Chris BirchbyFounder
EM
Eric McCueNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$74.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2019

$74.1MraisedMay 2019 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher J BirchbyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric McCueExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$74.1M
Amount sold
$74.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$750K
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, 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.

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
Allure3515 shared keywordsAllure is a beauty media brand publishing editorial content on makeup, skincare, hair, and celebrity beauty news, along with product reviews and a subscription beauty product box. It also operates the Allure Beauty Box, a curated monthly beauty product subscription service.
Colorescience3246 shared keywordsColorescience is a professional skincare brand that develops mineral-based sun protection (SPF), skincare, and color correction products, originally created for post-procedure skin and marketed for all ages and skin types. Its SPF products use only 100% mineral active ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Ulta Salon Cosmetics Fragrance2201 shared keywordsUlta Beauty is an international specialty beauty retailer offering cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, wellness, hair care products, and salon services from over 600 brands across more than 1,500 locations primarily in the U.S., with additional operations in the U.K., Ireland, Mexico, and the Middle East.
Supergoop1781 shared keywordsSupergoop! is a suncare brand that develops SPF sunscreen products, including formulas for the whole family across different skin tones and activities. Its offerings are sold direct-to-consumer and include invisible sunscreens and curated product bundles.
Walgreens1575 shared keywordsWalgreens operates a pharmacy and retail health and wellness business, offering prescription services, over-the-counter medications, health products, and photo services to consumers.
Womenshealthmag1480 shared keywordsWomen's Health is a media brand publishing articles, guides, podcasts, and video series on fitness, nutrition, beauty, and health topics aimed at women. It also offers subscription-based (WH+) workout and nutrition plans covering strength training, muscle building, and longevity.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Coola do?
COOLA is a sunscreen and SPF skincare brand offering face and body sun protection products for consumers. Its site provides guidance on proper sunscreen application and reapplication.
Who founded Coola?
Coola was founded by Christopher J Birchby, Chris Birchby.
How much funding has Coola raised?
Coola has disclosed $74.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Coola headquartered?
Coola is headquartered in Carlsbad, US.