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True Botanicals

Mill Valley, US · Founded 2015 · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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True Botanicals creates botanically-formulated skincare products designed for whole-body wellbeing, using clinically validated plant-based ingredients that prioritize safety and efficacy. The company serves consumers seeking premium skincare that combines indulgence with science-backed performance.

Founders & leadership

True Botanicals was founded in 2015 by Hillary Peterson.

HPHillary Peterson
Hillary PetersonFounderHillary Peterson founded True Botanicals, a skincare company that formulates products with clinically validated plant-based ingredients and maintains full MADE SAFE certification across its product line. Her approach to the brand was shaped by a personal cancer diagnosis that motivated a focus on clean, sustainably sourced skincare ingredients.
CMChristina Mace-Turner
Christina Mace-TurnerCo-Founder & CEO2016–2018Christina Mace-Turner is a former Apple executive with over 15 years of experience in product design, brand building, and operations. She is the founder and Executive Officer of True Botanicals, which develops plant-based skincare products.
MHMeghan Higney
Meghan HigneyPresident & COO2017–2020

Board

ML
Mats LederhausenBoard directorOperating Partner at Cue Ball
JSJon Sebastiani
Jon SebastianiBoard directorFounder and Managing Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital
AOAnna Ohlsson-Baskerville
Anna Ohlsson-BaskervilleBoard ObserverPartner at Unilever Ventures

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

NextWorld Evergreen

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$18.6M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2018–2023

▶$4.5MraisedJul 2020 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hillary PetersonDirector, Promoter
  • Sandra SaputoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anna Ohlsson-BaskervilleDirector
  • Timothy KoogleDirector
  • Brian NicholsonDirector
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.1MraisedMar 2018 · 29 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mats LederhausenDirector
  • Christina Mace-TurnerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Hillary PetersonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Meghan HigneyExecutive Officer
  • Jon SebastianiDirector
  • Anna Ohlsson-BaskervilleDirector
Offering amount
$14.1M
Amount sold
$14.1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 True Botanicals do?
True Botanicals creates botanically-formulated skincare products designed for whole-body wellbeing, using clinically validated plant-based ingredients that prioritize safety and efficacy. The company serves consumers seeking premium skincare that combines indulgence with science-backed performance.
Who founded True Botanicals?
True Botanicals was founded by Hillary Peterson in 2015.
Who are True Botanicals's investors?
True Botanicals's investors include Magic Hour, Sonoma Brands Capital, Unilever Ventures, Cue Ball, Greycroft, Sugar Capital.
How much funding has True Botanicals raised?
True Botanicals has disclosed $18.6M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is True Botanicals headquartered?
True Botanicals is headquartered in Mill Valley, US.