Key Takeaways:
- This acquisition marks a major step in Capsum’s ambition to accelerate its growth in North America.
- This partnership celebrates a best-in-class formulator and a best-in-class manufacturer coming together with a fully integrated B Corp–certified innovation pipeline.
- Krupa Koestline, founder of KKT Labs, has been appointed CEO of Capsum USA.
Capsum, a leading beauty CDMO, has acquired KKT Labs and appointed founder Krupa Koestline as CEO of Capsum USA.
WHO: Founded by Krupa Koestline, KKT Labs is an independent cosmetic formulation lab that specializes in clean beauty and biotechnology-driven product development. KKT Labs offers a full-spectrum innovation engine for beauty brands, including custom cosmetic formulations, patentable ingredients, and comprehensive product strategies. Focused on innovation, our formulas are grounded in efficacy, safety, and transparency.
Capsum is a global beauty contract manufacturer specializing in high-performance skincare, bodycare, haircare, makeup, and water-based, alcohol-free fragrances for the world’s leading beauty brands. A pioneer in cosmetic microfluidics, Capsum combines formulation artistry with cutting-edge technologies to create truly innovative, hero products built for long-term performance. The company operates state-of-the-art, sustainable manufacturing facilities in France and the US.
WHY: This strategic acquisition brings together Capsum’s advanced industrialization capabilities and proprietary technologies with KKT Labs’ strong expertise in clean formulation, emerging indie brands, and US market trends.
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