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Lore

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Lore is a fragrance brand that sells Eau de Parfum products, including full-size bottles, travel sets, and discovery sets. It offers scented perfumes marketed under evocative product names.

Founders & leadership

MBMelanie Bender
Melanie BenderFounder

Investors · 10

Also in the syndicate · 2

Alpine GroupForerunner

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$650M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lore do?
Lore is a fragrance brand that sells Eau de Parfum products, including full-size bottles, travel sets, and discovery sets. It offers scented perfumes marketed under evocative product names.
Who founded Lore?
Lore was founded by Melanie Bender.
Who are Lore's investors?
Lore's investors include Imaginary Venture Capital, Accel, Amex Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, General Catalyst, GV (Google Ventures), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Yieldstreet.
How much funding has Lore raised?
Lore has disclosed $650M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.