Ruka

Science-backed hair for the textured-hair community

London, United Kingdom · Founded 2020 · $11.3M raised

Headquarters
London
Employees
1–10
Founded
2020
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$11.3M
Last Round
$4.8M Venture RoundMay 2026
Rounds
3

About

Ruka is a London-based biotech beauty brand pioneering lab-grown, biodegradable hair alternatives for the textured-hair community. Co-founded in 2020 by Tendai Moyo and Ugo Agbai, the company uses science-backed materials to replace traditional synthetic and human hair extensions.

Summary

Ruka is a Beauty company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2020. It has raised $11.3M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $4.8M Venture Round round in May 2026. Investors include Freedom Trail Capital, Henkel Ventures and BACKED VC.

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