True Botanicals
Mill Valley, US · Founded 2015 · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 4 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.
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Hillary PetersoninFounderHillary 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.
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Christina Mace-TurnerinCo-Founder & CEO2016–2018
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Meghan HigneyinPresident & COO2017–2020
Board
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Mats LederhausenBoard director
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Jon SebastianiBoard director
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Anna Ohlsson-BaskervilleBoard director
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$4.5MraisedJul 2020 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$14.1MraisedMar 2018 · 29 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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, Sugar Capital.
- How much funding has True Botanicals raised?
- True Botanicals has disclosed $18.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is True Botanicals headquartered?
- True Botanicals is headquartered in Mill Valley, US.

