
Grace Beauty Capital
Description
Grace Beauty Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the dynamic beauty and wellness sector. The firm strategically partners with founders who are developing the next generation of consumer companies, focusing on brands that demonstrate strong potential for disruption and growth in an evolving market. Their investment thesis is centered on identifying innovative concepts and supporting them through their critical initial phases, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and deep industry expertise.
Grace Beauty Capital typically targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating a commitment to nurturing companies from their nascent stages. Their investment approach is hands-on, aiming to help portfolio companies navigate challenges, scale operations, and achieve broader market penetration. The firm's focus on beauty and wellness allows them to leverage specialized knowledge and networks within this specific industry.
For initial checks, Grace Beauty Capital typically invests between $500,000 and $2,000,000. This range positions them as a significant early-stage investor capable of providing substantial capital to promising startups. Their portfolio includes several well-recognized brands such as Summer Fridays, Topicals, and Starface, which exemplify their preference for modern, often digitally-native, and culturally relevant beauty brands. These investments underscore their ability to identify and back companies that resonate with contemporary consumer trends and have the potential for significant market impact.
Investor Profile
Grace Beauty Capital has backed more than 62 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Fashion, Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (32%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series Unknown (21%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series C (3%)
- Angel (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Fashion
- Software
- Saas
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Lifestyle
- Internet
- Event Management
- Events
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