VINEETA SINGH’s SUGAR Cosmetics raised $50M in Series D

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VINEETA SINGH’s SUGAR Cosmetics

SUGAR Cosmetics (“SUGAR”), has raised its $50 million Series D round which was led by the Asia fund of L Catterton, from the list of existing investors Partners, Elevation Capital, and India Quotient also took part. SUGAR is a Mumbai-based cosmetics startup and a global consumer-focused private equity firm.

SUGAR was founded by IIM Vineeta Singh and Kaushik Mukherjee in the year 2012. The company deals in make-up products in accordance with Indian skin tones.

With the amalgamation of fast-paced e-commerce expansion, accelerated partnerships with general and modern trade stores, along with diligent same-store-sales growth, SUGAR, the brand has established a strong omnichannel presence over the country.

EXECUTIVE OPINION:

SUGAR Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Vineeta Singh said, “Consumers are at the heart of all we do. At SUGAR, we are devoted to creating innovative products that meticulously cater to the preferences of women with diverse skin tones and types who believe in expressing themselves with high-quality cosmetics and skincare products that complement their inner beauty."

"L Catterton shares our ethos of truly understanding what matters most to consumers, and my co-founder Kaushik and I are thrilled to welcome the firm as our partner. The firm’s brand-building and value-creation capabilities will fortify our growth as we continue on our journey of delighting and over-delivering on the expectations of our customers and fans. We are also extremely grateful for our existing investors’ unwavering faith in both of us and the unstoppable team that is making our collective dream a reality.”

“We have been impressed with how SUGAR has sustained its momentum of rapid growth across online and offline channels while maintaining healthy operating metrics,” added Anjana Sasidharan, L Catterton Asia Managing Director.

“With a product-first mindset and deep understanding of their target consumers, SUGAR’s leadership team has established a strong position in India’s cosmetics market, which is at an exciting inflection point of expansion. We look forward to partnering with the company to thoughtfully unlock international exposure and drive further growth, leveraging our experience of working with over 20 beauty and personal care companies in L Catterton’s portfolio across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.”

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