# Kosas: Cosmetics, Los Angeles, United States

> Kosas: Kosas is a clean beauty cosmetics brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by chemist and biologist Sheena Zadeh-Daly.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/kosas (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Kosas

Kosas is a clean beauty cosmetics brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by chemist and biologist Sheena Zadeh-Daly.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Cosmetics Los Angeles, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 310 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $14M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round Apr 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Kosas has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Kosas

Kosas is a clean beauty cosmetics brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by chemist and biologist Sheena Zadeh-Daly.

The brand specializes in makeup that also serves as skincare, offering products that combine high-performance color cosmetics with skin-improving benefits. Kosas focuses on clean, non-toxic formulations that include botanical ingredients and safe synthetics, clinically proven to enhance skin health over time. Kosas offers a diverse range of products, including concealers, lip oils, foundations, blushes, eyeliners, and skincare hybrids like serum sprays and sunscreens. The brand has launched over 200 products and is available in various retail locations, including Sephora, Nordstrom, and online platforms. Kosas targets skincare-conscious beauty enthusiasts who value clean and transparently formulated products. Recognized for its innovation, the brand has received multiple awards, including WWD Beauty’s “Independent Brand of the Year.”

## What company datasets say Kosas raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$14M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **$12M**

Last round date **Apr 2022**

Investors listed **16**

## On 6 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Imaginary Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/imaginary)
- [Beechwood Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/beechwood-capital)
- [TQ Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tq-ventures)
- [Able Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/able-partners)
- [CXT Investments](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cxt-investments)
- [TQ Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tq-ventures-2)

Each firm lists Kosas on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

mineral sunscreen makeup active skincare ingredients e-commerce focus formulation innovation dual-ended makeup blender beauty products vegan collagen hydrating lip oil consumers clean ingredient standards minimalist beauty hypoallergenic active ingredients clinically tested ingredients prestige

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Cosmetics
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33995, 325620, 45612, SIC 2844, 5999
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $150M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/kosas)

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