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Hero Cosmetics

New York, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 101 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Hero Cosmetics was founded in 2019 by Andrew Lee, Dwight Lee, and Ju Rhyu.

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Andrew LeeCo-founder
DLDwight Lee
Dwight LeeCo-Founder, Chief Operating Officer2017–2025
JRJu Rhyu
Ju RhyuCo-FounderJu Rhyu held roles at Kraft Foods, American Express, and Samsung working on product launches and marketing campaigns. She is now building Hero Cosmetics, which develops functional skin solutions.
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Jackie DunklauNamed on SEC filing
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Trevor NelsonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Color Capitallisted by Color CapitalPortland

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$35.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2021

▶$15.4MraisedAug 2021 · 24 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jackie DunklauDirector
  • Andrew LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dwight LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ju RhyuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Trevor NelsonDirector
Offering amount
$15.4M
Amount sold
$15.4M
Sales commissions
$300K
Placement agents
Michael Toure
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20MraisedJan 2021 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ju RhyuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dwight LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Trevor NelsonDirector
  • Jackie DunklauDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$20M
Sales commissions
$500K
Placement agents
Michael Toure
First sale
Nov 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Hero Cosmetics?
Hero Cosmetics was founded by Andrew Lee, Dwight Lee, Ju Rhyu in 2019.
Who are Hero Cosmetics's investors?
Hero Cosmetics's investors include Color Capital.
How much funding has Hero Cosmetics raised?
Hero Cosmetics has disclosed $35.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Hero Cosmetics headquartered?
Hero Cosmetics is headquartered in New York, US.