# Afrocenchix: Cosmetics, London, United Kingdom

> Afrocenchix: Afrocenchix is a Black-owned UK haircare brand that focuses on safe, effective, and vegan products for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair types.

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# Afrocenchix

Afrocenchix is a Black-owned UK haircare brand that focuses on safe, effective, and vegan products for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair types.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Cosmetics London, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2010 16 years old
- **Team:** 2 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 1.9M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Jul 2021

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## About Afrocenchix

Afrocenchix is a Black-owned UK haircare brand that focuses on safe, effective, and vegan products for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair types.

Founded in 2008 by Rachael Twumasi-Corson and Joycelyn Mate in London, the company aims to provide gentle, toxin-free hair treatments and allergen-free beauty products. Their offerings include a variety of natural and ethical products such as shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, oils, and twisting butters, all made with organic ingredients and free from preservatives. The brand caters to health-conscious individuals who prioritize sustainability and ethical sourcing in their hair care. Afrocenchix serves a niche market across 27 countries, with a significant portion of sales driven by word-of-mouth. The company operates primarily through a direct-to-consumer online model and is stocked in major UK retailers like Whole Foods Market and Superdrug. Afrocenchix has raised $1.85 million in funding and has a strong customer service reputation, reflected in its 4.5/5 rating on Trustpilot.

## What company datasets say Afrocenchix raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **1.9M** in the source's currency

Rounds **4**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **1.2M**

Last round date **Jul 2021**

Investors listed **9**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hair maintenance hair styling products swirl conditioner consumers moisturising oil moisture lock scalp treatment scalp health d2c moisture retention affordable hair care curly hair care b2c detangling brush hair care restore hair oil

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Cosmetics
- **Region:** England
- **Revenue:** 1M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/afrocenchix)

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