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Lion Pose

YC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 3 employees · 18 known investors

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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 Oh My Joy Inc. · Lion Pose (formerly Oh My Joy) · Lion Pose (Oh My Joy) · Oh My Joy · Oh My Joy Labs · Oh My Joy, Oh My Joy Labs, Lion Pose (Oh My Joy), Lion Pose (formerly Oh My Joy)

ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechHealthcareBeautyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Lion Pose was founded in 2021 by Nisha Phatak and Madhu.

NPNisha Phatak
Nisha PhatakCo-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
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Madhu Punjabi

Investors · 18

igniteXL Venturelisted by igniteXL VenturePalo Alto · $100K – $500K

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SLVClisted by SLVC

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2 PillarsreportedFrisco

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Chasella Capital Partnersreported

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GoodFin Venturesreported

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MAGIC FundreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $5M

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Palrecha Capital RollingreportedSeattle

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Phoenix FundreportedNew York

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Precursor VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $4M

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Red Rooster VenturesreportedSan Mateo

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She's Independentreported

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The Aria GroupreportedHong Kong

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Vicus VenturesreportedNew York

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XG VenturesreportedMenlo Park

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Frequently asked questions

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, Pioneer, SLVC, Sprint Vc, Y Combinator, 2 Pillars, Chasella Capital Partners and 10 more.
Where is Lion Pose headquartered?
Lion Pose is headquartered in San Francisco, US.