2013
Thane (India)
Series C
Pureplay Skin Sciences is a values-driven beauty and grooming company recognized for its rapid growth and innovation in India’s personal care sector. The company operates leading brands such as Plum, a 100% vegan beauty line, and Phy, a specialist grooming range for men, both formulated with plant-derived actives and a commitment to clean, effective and safe care. Its products are free from animal ingredients, parabens, phthalates, SLS and other harmful chemicals and the company is PETA-approved as cruelty-free.
Skincare, haircare, and grooming essentials under Plum and Phy brands.
Hero products include Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel and toxin-free vegan formulations.
Products sold via D2C, major e-commerce platforms and offline retail outlets.
Revenue primarily from online sales (65–70%) via Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa; remainder from offline retail.
Operates 36 exclusive stores and 10,000+ unassisted retail points across 300+ cities.
Customer base predominantly B2C, with strong tier-II and tier-III city penetration.
Broad consumer base with diversified sales channels minimizing client concentration risk.
Strategic partnerships with leading online marketplaces and retail expansion initiatives.
Growth driven by premiumization, new product launches and omnichannel expansion.
Targets ₹400 crore annual revenue run rate in FY25, aiming for ₹100 crore quarterly run rate.
Focus on profitability through marketing optimization and category investments.
Risks include regulatory changes and competitive pressures from domestic and global brands.
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$51.3 Million
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$34.6 Million, Series C
as of April 13, 2022
$216 Million
as of September 29, 2022
4.21
as of September 29, 2022
Faering Capital
and 4 moreN/A
Juicy Chemistry
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Date | Round Name | Amount | Valuation | Revenue | Revenue Multiple | Investors |
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April 13, 2022 | Series C | $34.6 Million | $232.0 Million | $26.1 Million | - | A91 Partners, Unilever Ventures, Faering Capital, Spark Capital |
June 5, 2020 | Series B | $14.6 Million | $12.8 Million | $8.7 Million | -0.1x | Faering Capital, Unilever Ventures, Trifecta Capital |
November 21, 2018 | Series A | $2.1 Million | $12.6 Million | $2.6 Million | 4.2x | Unilever Ventures, |