XRC Ventures

Founded in 2015, XRC Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups (pre-Seed to Series A) within the retail technology, consumer goods, and consumer healthtech sectors. With over 130 investments since inception, notable portfolio companies include Billie, Recurate, and MD Integrations.

John Buccheri

Investor

Kelly Chen

Investor

Andrew Ross

Venture Partner

Al Sambar

General Partner

Ally Tam

Venture Partner

Past deals in Cosmetics

MINU

Seed Round in 2023
MINU creates mineral-powered sun and skincare products that elevate skin wellness for all skin tones and types. Our founding team has 70+ years of experience caring for skin (Neutrogena, Nestle Skin Health, Stanford Dermatology).

Naked Sundays

Seed Round in 2023
Naked Sundays is an e-commerce platform specializing in personal care products that blend sunscreen and skincare. The company offers a range of vegan and cruelty-free items designed for women, including mists, cremes, serums, moisturizers, primers, collagen boosters, and lip oils. Naked Sundays focuses on creating formulations that avoid harmful ingredients such as oxybenzone, mineral oil, and parabens, catering to health-conscious consumers. By prioritizing both skincare and sun protection, the brand aims to meet the growing demand for innovative and skin-friendly products in the beauty market.

SolaWave

Series A in 2022
SolaWave is a skincare technology company that develops innovative tools and topicals for diverse users, aiming to enhance skin health and overall well-being.

MINU

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MINU creates mineral-powered sun and skincare products that elevate skin wellness for all skin tones and types. Our founding team has 70+ years of experience caring for skin (Neutrogena, Nestle Skin Health, Stanford Dermatology).

Barb

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Barb specializes in hair styling products tailored for women and non-binary individuals with short hair. Their product range promotes self-expression and acceptance, with formulations designed specifically for short hair.

Mxt

Convertible Note in 2021
Mxt is a company that specializes in skincare and cosmetics, offering a marketplace for customized skincare products. Its product line is designed to provide scientifically formulated, clean, and effective solutions tailored to individual needs. Mxt emphasizes ethical standards by ensuring that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free, and free from synthetic fragrances. The company operates on business days, facilitating the delivery of orders, while its refund policy excludes shipping and handling fees except in cases of faulty or damaged goods. Through its focus on personalization and quality, Mxt aims to empower consumers to establish effective skincare regimens.

Creator Nova

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Creator Nova operates a B2B marketplace that helps consumer beauty brands streamline operations and scale their businesses. It also offers a financing platform that provides access to capital for growth and day-to-day needs, with technology tailored to inventory, marketing, and supply chain requirements.

Even Prime

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Even Prime is a skincare line that specializes in affordable products for men, catering to all skin types. Established in 2017 and based in Culver City, California, the company offers a range of clinically tested formulas that are simple, safe, and ethically produced, being free from sulfates, parabens, and cruelty. Even Prime's product lineup includes gel cleansers, face mists, daily moisturizers, and sprays, all designed to strengthen and restore the skin's natural barrier against harmful bacteria. The brand emphasizes the importance of ritual and routine in skincare, aiming to encourage men to engage more deeply with their personal care practices.

Stryx

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Stryx is a company focused on creating modern and discreet cosmetics specifically designed for men. Its product line includes items such as concealers, tinted moisturizers, cleansers, eye tools, lip balms, skin kits, and various accessories. By offering these products, Stryx aims to help men enhance their appearance and boost their confidence in a comfortable manner.

Feel Ageless

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Feel Ageless is a digital platform designed for women seeking to embrace aging gracefully. It offers content, community support, and commerce solutions focused on clean beauty and wellness.

Fabulyst

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fabulyst is an innovative AI-driven platform designed to fulfill the style aspirations of modern women by emulating a personal stylist. Utilizing advanced algorithms that incorporate deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, the system processes over 40,000 styling theory rules to provide tailored clothing recommendations. Unlike other solutions in the fashion e-commerce space, Fabulyst operates without manual intervention, allowing users to receive personalized advice based on their preferences, aspirations, and unique personas. The platform aims to democratize access to personal styling, offering the benefits of a stylist at no cost, thereby addressing the gap between fashion aspirations and affordability. As the fashion e-commerce market continues to grow, Fabulyst positions itself as a unique player committed to enhancing the shopping experience for women seeking both style and confidence.

Feather & Bone

Convertible Note in 2017
Feather & Bone is a health and wellness company offering cosmetics and personal care products crafted from ayurvedic ingredients. The product range emphasizes simplicity, purity, and portability and includes face gems and a tablet facial cleanser made from starch, clay and sandalwood to cleanse the skin and refresh the complexion.
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