Topicals
Santa Monica, US · Founded 2018 · 7 known investors
Topicals develops skincare products formulated with particular attention to efficacy on deeper skin tones, using clinically-backed ingredients in concentrated formulas. The company serves consumers seeking dermatologically-tested skincare solutions at accessible price points.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtech
Founders & leadership
Topicals was founded in 2018 by Olamide Olowe.
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Olamide OloweFounder
Board
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Jenna JacksonBoard director
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Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$20M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2024
▶$10MraisedMar 2024 · 1 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedMar 2024 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jenna JacksonDirector
- Caitlin StrandbergDirector
- Olamide OloweExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Feb 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10MraisedJan 2023 · 2 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$10MraisedJan 2023 · 2 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jenna JacksonDirector
- Caitlin StrandbergDirector
- Olamide OloweExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Oct 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Topicals do?
- Topicals develops skincare products formulated with particular attention to efficacy on deeper skin tones, using clinically-backed ingredients in concentrated formulas. The company serves consumers seeking dermatologically-tested skincare solutions at accessible price points.
- Who founded Topicals?
- Topicals was founded by Olamide Olowe in 2018.
- Who are Topicals's investors?
- Topicals's investors include Dorm Room, Dream VC, Good Friends, Habitat Partners, Lerer Hippeau, New Voices, CAVU Consumer Partners.
- How much funding has Topicals raised?
- Topicals has disclosed $20M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Topicals headquartered?
- Topicals is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.