Glossier was founded in 2014 by Emily Weiss. She has expressed her willingness to pursue an IPO in the future, saying that her primary goal was to build "a massive, stand-alone business,” adding that “if an IPO is the best way for us to get there, then we’ll do that.” These comments should not be interpreted to mean that the company is formally pursuing or foregoing an IPO.

Glossier is a digitally-native beauty brand that sells its products directly to consumers. The company is notable for having developed its own point-of-sale system and API software. Glossier was one of the first beauty companies to prioritize an online presence, and was an early pioneer of social media marketing. In 2018, the company acquired Dynamo, a design firm. Glossier has raised more than $265 million in venture capital funding from investors including Lone Pine Capital, Forerunner Ventures, Index Ventures, IVP, Sequoia Capital, and Thrive Capital. The company has been valued at $1.8 billion.

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What is Glossier's funding to date?

Glossier has raised $276.47MM to date.
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When was Glossier founded?

Glossier was founded in 2014.

Who are Glossier's major investors?

Spark Capital
Index Ventures
Sequoia Capital
Tiger Global Management
Thrive Capital
Lone Pine Capital
IVP
Lerer Hippeau
David Tisch
14W
Toms Shoes
WME Capital
StepStone Group
Imaginary Ventures
Agmen Capital

Glossier funding rounds and last known valuation

Date Funding Round Funding Raised Price per Share Last Known Valuation
7/7/2021

Series E

$83MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
3/19/2019

Series D

$100MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
2/22/2018

Series C

$52MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
11/30/2016

Series B-1 and B-2

$24MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
10/22/2015

Series A-1

$7.07MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
11/17/2014

Series A

$8.39MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
9/18/2013

Series Seed

$2MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
Based on primary financings
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