Key Takeaways:
- At the forefront of the Indian premium beauty revolution, RAS Luxury Skincare marries sustainability with luxury through its trademarked "farm to face" approach.
- The $7.5 million Series B funding round was led by Dabur Ventures, the newly launched investment arm of FMCG giant Dabur India.
- Unilever Ventures increased its stake in the brand, participating in the round.
With its $7.5 million Series B funding and strategic investors, RAS Luxury Skincare is set to redefine the premium beauty segment in India.
WHO: Founded in 2017 by Shubhika Jain, along with her sister Suramya Jain and their mother Sangeeta Jain, RAS Luxury Skincare is redefining skincare in India through its in-house, vertically integrated blending tradition with science. The brand’s core philosophy emphasizes a vertically integrated “farm to face” model. From sourcing ingredients to conducting in-house R&D and manufacturing final products, RAS ensures the highest quality, efficacy, sustainability, and safety, benefiting customers and the planet alike.
WHY: The brand plans to use the investment to expand its omnichannel presence across digital platforms and offline retail, and to strengthen research and development.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “When we started RAS, we had a simple but stubborn belief—that you shouldn’t have to choose between what’s good for your skin, what’s good for the planet and what actually works,” said Shubhika Jain, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of RAS, in a statement. “That core is the belief of everything we do.”
"The Indian luxury beauty segment is evolving fast and a category-defining brand like RAS is poised to be at the forefront of this...
