Lion Pose
YC W21San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 3 employees · 6 known investors
Lion Pose develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products clinically tested on diverse skin tones to address conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne, and eczema. The brand adheres to a rigorous 5-point clinical testing standard including third-party validation and inclusive testing across all skin types.
Also known as Lion Pose (formerly Oh My Joy) · Lion Pose (Oh My Joy) · Oh My Joy · Oh My Joy Labs
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
Lion Pose was founded in 2021 by Nisha Phatak and Madhu.
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Nisha PhatakinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerShe previously held operations roles at direct-to-consumer companies Great Jones and Huggable, served as head of business development at Indiegogo, and worked on partnerships at Box. She holds degrees from Carnegie Mellon in Statistics and Harvard Business School.
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MadhuCo-founder
Investors · 6
Competitors · 6
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- What does Lion Pose do?
- Lion Pose develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products clinically tested on diverse skin tones to address conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne, and eczema. The brand adheres to a rigorous 5-point clinical testing standard including third-party validation and inclusive testing across all skin types.
- Who founded Lion Pose?
- Lion Pose was founded by Nisha Phatak, Madhu in 2021.
- Who are Lion Pose's investors?
- Lion Pose's investors include Black Jays Ventures, igniteXL Venture, SLVC, Sprint Vc, Y Combinator, Precursor Ventures.
- Where is Lion Pose headquartered?
- Lion Pose is headquartered in San Francisco, US.