# Y Combinator's Beauty Investments: 11 Startups in Its Portfolio (2026) > The 11 Beauty startups Y Combinator has backed, by stage: $609M raised between them. From the rounds we track; updated nightly. Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-beauty-portfolio (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Pre-seed and seed 5 - [Mantle](https://millionrounds.com/company/mantle) - [Experiment](https://millionrounds.com/company/experiment) - [Mother Science](https://millionrounds.com/company/mother-science) - [Lion Pose](https://millionrounds.com/company/lion-pose) - [Taskbob](https://millionrounds.com/company/taskbob) ## Stage not reported 4 - [Memebox](https://millionrounds.com/company/memebox) - [Scentbird](https://millionrounds.com/company/scentbird) - [Function of Beauty](https://millionrounds.com/company/function-of-beauty) - [VIOLETTE_FR](https://millionrounds.com/company/violette-fr) ## Series A 2 - [Thrive Market](https://millionrounds.com/company/thrive-market) - [Arey](https://millionrounds.com/company/arey) ## Segment by segment ### Pre-seed and seed 5 startups · $46M raised - [**Mantle**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mantle) Mantle provides blockchain development SaaS products that allow enterprises to operate in full-transparency, compliance, and security. Netherlands $34M - [**Experiment**](https://millionrounds.com/company/experiment) online platform for funding and sharing scientific discoveries United States $4.5M - [**Mother Science**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mother-science) Mother Science is a biotech beauty brand focused on innovative skincare solutions. United States $3.5M - [**Lion Pose**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lion-pose) Clinical Skincare featured in Byrdie, Forbes, and Sephora. United States $3.0M - [**Taskbob**](https://millionrounds.com/company/taskbob) Taskbob was a home services startup based in Mumbai, founded in 2014 by graduates from IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad. India $1.3M ### Stage not reported 4 startups · $282M raised - [**Memebox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/memebox) MBX is a multi-brand Korean beauty and personal care company that is venture-backed and has raised over $200M in funding from prom United States $248M - [**Scentbird**](https://millionrounds.com/company/scentbird) Scentbird is a digital fragrance subscription service that allows consumers to discover, sample, and purchase luxury perfumes and colognes. United States $20M - [**Function of Beauty**](https://millionrounds.com/company/function-of-beauty) Function of Beauty is a New York-based direct-to-consumer company that specializes in fully customizable beauty products. United States $9.0M - [**VIOLETTE_FR**](https://millionrounds.com/company/violette-fr) VIOLETTE_FR was founded by makeup and beauty artist Violette, with the mission of celebrating individuality and infusing the Frenc United States $5.0M ### Series A 2 startups · $281M raised - [**Thrive Market**](https://millionrounds.com/company/thrive-market) Thrive Market is an American e-commerce retailer founded in 2013-2014, based in Los Angeles, California. United States $272M - [**Arey**](https://millionrounds.com/company/arey) Arey is a science-driven beauty brand focused on haircare products that address aging hair. United States $8.4M **How this map is made.** Every startup here works in Beauty and has raised money in a round we track that names Y Combinator as an investor. Each sits under the stage of its latest round. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026. ## More portfolio maps [All portfolios](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps) [Sector portfolio **Y Combinator's AI portfolio** 1,143 startups · $44B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-ai-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **Y Combinator's Fintech portfolio** 338 startups · $24B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-fintech-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **Y Combinator's Big Data & Analytics portfolio** 201 startups · $3.4B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-big-data-analytics-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **Y Combinator's Healthtech portfolio** 150 startups · $4.2B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-healthtech-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **Y Combinator's IT Services portfolio** 148 startups · $840M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-it-services-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **Y Combinator's Web3 & Crypto portfolio** 139 startups · $7.4B](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/y-combinator-web3-crypto-portfolio) ## Raising from investors like Y Combinator? Find the investors who back startups like yours, with their cheques, rounds and partners, in the app with filters, lists and exports. [Find investors](https://millionrounds.com/login?join=1&next=/app/investors)[Market maps](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps)