ULTA Beauty

ULTA Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the United States, established in 1990 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The company operates 1,385 stores as of fiscal 2023, providing a wide range of products and services that encompass cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, hair care, and bath and body items. ULTA Beauty features over 20,000 products from more than 500 well-known and emerging brands, as well as its own private label offerings. Each store includes a full-service salon that offers hair, makeup, skin, and brow services, enhancing the shopping experience. The company's stores are typically around 10,000 square feet and are strategically located in suburban strip centers. ULTA Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized customer service, inviting store environments, and its industry-leading loyalty program, Ultamate Rewards.

Dave Kimbell

CEO

Kitt Wolfenden

Director of Corporate Strategy

6 past transactions

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Grant in 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America provides children with assistance to reach their full potential. It is a non-governmental organization providing volunteer supported mentoring through a network that provides children with assistance to achieve measurable outcomes such as educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. It provides its network of mentors through its partnership with schools, parents, guardians, corporations, and communities. It pairs children with screened volunteer mentors and monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. BBBS primarily provides professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships to children who face adversity and single or low-income households or families where a parent is incarcerated or serving in the military. It currently has nearly 340 agencies across the country. BBBS serves approximately 200,000 children, their families and 200,000 volunteer mentors. It was established in 1904 and it is based in New York.

Luum

Venture Round in 2022
LUUM is a company that aims to transform the beauty-services market by automating the application of eyelash extensions, which is a significant segment in the $20 billion global market. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine vision to apply a full set of eyelash extensions in just 20 minutes, drastically reducing the typical application time of two hours. This innovative approach not only enhances convenience but also addresses the inconsistencies and safety risks associated with manual application. By leveraging advanced technology, LUUM seeks to provide a more efficient and reliable solution for eyelash extension services.

Revea

Seed Round in 2022
Revea is a us-based one-of-its-kind precision skincare company.

AdeptMind

Series A in 2021
AdeptMind Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a deep learning platform designed for online retailers, enhancing the way customers search for products. Founded in 2016, the company employs artificial intelligence and natural language processing to address the common issue of search results in e-commerce, enabling users to find products more effectively. AdeptMind's technology focuses on smart filtering and personalized search results, allowing customers to receive tailored recommendations based on their preferences without relying on third-party services. The platform's innovative approach to product discovery aims to transform the online shopping experience by aligning search functionalities with customer intent.

GlamST

Acquisition in 2018
GlamST LLC is a beauty technology company that specializes in augmented reality solutions for retailers and beauty brands. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in the United States, GlamST offers a web-based application that allows users to virtually try on makeup through mobile, web, and in-store platforms. The company has developed over 100 custom filters that accurately represent the colors, textures, and finishes of various makeup products. With offices in San Francisco and Uruguay, GlamST is led by founder and CEO Agustina Sartori, supported by a strong technical team in Uruguay and business operations in San Francisco. The company has garnered investments from notable U.S. investors, enhancing its capabilities to provide an omni-channel service that transforms beauty advisors into experts and enables consumers to experience a wide range of makeup options. As of October 2018, GlamST operates as a subsidiary of Ulta Beauty.

QM Scientific

Acquisition in 2018
Qm Scientific is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence retail platform designed to enhance consumer shopping experiences both online and in physical stores. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the platform utilizes deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to analyze individual shopping habits and preferences by gathering data from Point of Sale systems, loyalty programs, web activity, and partner IoT devices. By continuously learning from this data, Qm Scientific enables brands and retailers to offer personalized shopping experiences that aim to increase customer satisfaction and average transaction values. As of 2018, Qm Scientific functions as a subsidiary of Ulta Beauty, Inc.
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