Lush

Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Poole · Founded 1995 · $268.5M raised

Headquarters
Poole
Employees
5001–10000
Founded
1995
Business Model
B2C
Website
lush.com
Total Funding
$268.5M
Last Round
$268.5M Private EquityDec 2022
Rounds
1

About

Lush Ltd. is a British cosmetics retailer headquartered in Poole, England. Founded in 1994 by Mark and Mo Constantine and five co-founders, Lush produces and sells handmade soaps, bath bombs, shampoos, skin care products, and cosmetics. The company is known for its ethical stance on animal testing, vegetarian and mostly vegan formulations, minimal packaging, and direct action campaigning on social and environmental issues. Lush operates over 886 stores in 51 countries and manufactures in the UK, Canada, Croatia, Germany, Japan, Australia, and Poland. The company does not spend on traditional advertising, relying on word-of-mouth and user-generated content.

Summary

Lush is a company based in Poole, founded in 1995. It has raised $268.5M in total across 1 round, most recently a $268.5M Private Equity round in Dec 2022. Investors include Silverwood Brands.

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Funding History

Private EquityPrivate EquityDec 2022
$268.5M

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