Cosmetics Startups in Africa
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East Africa's cosmetics market is blooming, driven by rising disposable incomes and a growing middle class. Local players like Source Beauty and Skin Gourmet are gaining ground against multinationals, offering tailored products that resonate with consumers. The focus on natural and organic ingredients, coupled with innovative marketing strategies, is driving their success.
Cummulative Funding
$260K+
Total # of Companies
5
Total Deal Count
4
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
4
List of Cosmetics startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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Source Beauty is a women-led platform providing women the choice to choose local alternatives to their self-care routines. | Seed | $ 150,000 | 2016 | |
Skin Gourmet is a Ghana-based startup that makes handmade skincare sourced from the wild. | Grant | $ 110,000 | 2014 | |
Aqua Rwanda is Rwandan cosmetics startup that produces perfumes and other toiletries. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2018 | |
The Makeup Shop is an Egyptian eCommerce startup for buying and selling authentic beauty products. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2020 | |
Keyara Botanicals is a skin and hair care brand, which utilises the purest and most premium oils butters and scents from across the African continent. | Grant | Undisclosed | 2014 |
Founded
2016
Overview
Source Beauty is a women-led platform providing women the choice to choose local alternatives to their self-care routines.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 150,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2014
Overview
Skin Gourmet is a Ghana-based startup that makes handmade skincare sourced from the wild.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 110,000
Employee
11-50
Founded
2018
Overview
Aqua Rwanda is Rwandan cosmetics startup that produces perfumes and other toiletries.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
Founded
2020
Overview
The Makeup Shop is an Egyptian eCommerce startup for buying and selling authentic beauty products.
Last round
Undisclosed
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
11-50
Founded
2014
Overview
Keyara Botanicals is a skin and hair care brand, which utilises the purest and most premium oils butters and scents from across the African continent.
Last round
Grant
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
2-10