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Scentbird

YC S15YC Top Company

New York City, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 165 employees · 17 known investors

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Scentbird offers a monthly subscription service allowing customers to select from a large catalog of designer fragrances, with new choices available each month starting at $14.95.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

Scentbird was founded in 2013 by Mariya Nurislamova, Rachel ten Brink, Sergei Gusev, and Bennet Theimann.

MNMariya Nurislamova
Mariya NurislamovaCEO/ Co-founderShe has prior experience in the beauty industry and e-commerce.
RTRachel ten Brink
Rachel ten BrinkCo-Founder and CMO2013–2019General Partner and CEO at Red Bike Capital
SGSergei Gusev
Sergei GusevFounder
BT
Bennet TheimannCo-founder · PresidentHe brings over 20 years of experience in executive roles at startups and established companies, with expertise in growth, M&A, fundraising, and operational strategy across multiple industries.
MZMarat Zhanabekov
Marat ZhanabekovGrowth & Analytics Group Head2018–2020Founder at ngrow.ai

Board

EK
Eric KimBoard director
ARAndrei Rebrov
Andrei RebrovCTO / Co-founder2013–2025Investor at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)

Investors · 17

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Scrum Ventureslisted by Scrum VenturesSan Francisco

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Crystal Towers CapitalreportedMountain View

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DST GlobalreportedGeorge Town, Grand Cayman

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Entrepreneurs ExpansionreportedNew York

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S2 CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$24.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$24.6MraisedMay 2018 · 54 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mariya NurislamovaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrei RebrovExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Rachel ten BrinkExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Eric KimDirector
  • Sergei GusevExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$26M
Amount sold
$24.6M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Scentbird do?
Scentbird offers a monthly subscription service allowing customers to select from a large catalog of designer fragrances, with new choices available each month starting at $14.95.
Who founded Scentbird?
Scentbird was founded by Mariya Nurislamova, Rachel ten Brink, Sergei Gusev, Bennet Theimann in 2013.
Who are Scentbird's investors?
Scentbird's investors include 500 Global, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), FundersClub, Kube VC, Ludlow Ventures, Rainfall Ventures, Remarkable Ventures, Scrum Ventures and 9 more.
How much funding has Scentbird raised?
Scentbird has disclosed $24.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Scentbird headquartered?
Scentbird is headquartered in New York City, US.