THE WHAT? Augustinus Bader has announced the closure of a US$15 million strategic funding round led by existing investor Impala and newcomer General Atlantic. The round saw the luxury skin care and hair care brand achieve a US$1 billion valuation.
THE DETAILS Charles Rosier, CEO of Augustinus Bader, said, “Reaching unicorn status is a very proud moment for the Augustinus Bader brand. We welcome an investor group of this calibre to our shareholder base as we focus on the strategic expansion of our business. We believe there is a significant opportunity to reach more customers globally and look forward to Augustinus Bader’s next phase of growth as we aim to redefine luxury skin and hair care.”
THE WHY? The investment will support the Augustinus Bader’s global growth including strategic scaling in China and key Asian markets as well as travel retail. In addition, the brand plans to drive increased brand awareness and marketing initiatives to maximise continued expansion in the US market.
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Key types of injectable aesthetics include:
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Dermal Fillers: These injectables are used to add volume, fill in wrinkles and folds, and enhance facial contours. They often contain substances like hyaluronic acid, collagen, or calcium hydroxylapatite, which help plump up the skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
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Neurotoxin Injections: Besides Botox, other neurotoxins such as Dysport and Xeomin are used similarly to reduce wrinkles and lines.
