ISLAND Beauty Raises Rs 2.58 Crore From AJ VC
The Korean-inspired skincare brand raised the money from AJ VC to widen its range.
Key Takeaways
- ISLAND Beauty raised Rs 2.58 crore from AJ VC.
- The round was not named and no valuation was disclosed.
- The funds are for product development, brand awareness and customer acquisition.
- The brand was founded by Shirley Setia, Jinsoon Lee, Mayank Jain and Sakshi Jain.
- Its range covers cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers and lip care.
ISLAND Beauty, a skincare brand that pairs Korean ingredients with formulations made for Indian skin, has raised Rs 2.58 crore from AJ VC.
The company did not name the round or disclose a valuation. The money is meant for product development, brand awareness and customer acquisition.
ISLAND Beauty funding at a glance
| Detail | ISLAND Beauty |
|---|---|
| Amount | Rs 2.58 crore |
| Investor | AJ VC |
| Sector | Skincare and beauty |
| Use of funds | Product development, brand awareness and customer acquisition |
What ISLAND Beauty does
ISLAND Beauty makes barrier-focused skincare products built around simple everyday routines. It sources its ingredients from South Korea and develops its formulations in India, with the local weather and consumer needs in mind.
Its range includes cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers and lip care. Its proprietary Core Barrier Matrix combines two parts, CBM-A Repair and CBM-B Defence. One of its products, the Dew Drop Barrier Repair Glow Serum, contains 50% Korean rice water and 5% niacinamide.
ISLAND Beauty's journey to this round
| When | Milestone |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | Raises Rs 2.58 crore from AJ VC |
What ISLAND Beauty says it will do over the next three years
The company said it plans to broaden its product portfolio, strengthen its market presence and raise awareness of barrier-focused skincare over the next three years.
Where ISLAND Beauty stands after the AJ VC round
ISLAND Beauty now sells cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers and lip care. With the Rs 2.58 crore from AJ VC, the company said it will invest in product development, brand awareness and customer acquisition.
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