Glossier, Inc., Raises $52 Million

Today, Glossier, Inc., a direct-to-consumer beauty company that built its brand through Instagram, announced a $52 million Series C funding round, led by existing investors IVP and Index Ventures.

Glossier is best known for its proprietary portfolio of products across the skincare, makeup, bodycare, and fragrance categories. Launched in 2014, the company has recently expanded into two new countries and two new product categories. The company also opened offices in London and Montreal after acquiring the Canadian technology agency Dynamo. Customers can shop for Glossier products directly through its website and at the company’s New York showroom. Glossier currently ships to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.