# PROVEN Skincare: Cosmetics, San Francisco, United States

> PROVEN Skincare: PROVEN Skincare is a personalized skincare company founded in 2017 by Ming Zhao and Dr. Based in San Francisco, United States. Founded 2017.

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# PROVEN Skincare

PROVEN Skincare is a personalized skincare company founded in 2017 by Ming Zhao and Dr.

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Funding reported Last round: Series A

Cosmetics San Francisco, United States

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 30 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $18M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Sept 2023

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 PROVEN Skincare 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 PROVEN Skincare

PROVEN Skincare is a personalized skincare company founded in 2017 by Ming Zhao and Dr.

Amy Yuan. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and its proprietary Skin Genome ProjectTM to create custom skincare formulations tailored to individual needs. By analyzing over 25 million data points, including scientific studies and consumer reviews, PROVEN develops products based on 47 unique factors related to a user's skin, genetics, and lifestyle. PROVEN offers a range of fully personalized skincare products, including cleansers, moisturizers, and eye creams, available through a subscription model or one-time purchase. The core system consists of a cleanser, daytime moisturizer with SPF, and night cream. The company emphasizes inclusivity and aims to provide effective skincare solutions for a diverse demographic. With a commitment to adaptive formulations, PROVEN ensures that its products evolve with the user's skin over time.

## What company datasets say PROVEN Skincare raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$18M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$12M**

Last round date **Sept 2023**

Investors listed **5**

Y Combinator **W18**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Valia Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/valia-ventures)
- [SoftBank Vision Fund Emerge Program](https://millionrounds.com/fund/softbank-vision-fund-emerge-program)

Each firm lists PROVEN Skincare 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

consumers skincare solutions skincare efficacy studies consumer goods & retail distribution data-driven beauty proprietary database manufacturing skin analysis ai ai skin diagnostics personalized skincare enterprises skin analysis personalized skincare solutions skin health optimization funding for skincare startups

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- **Sector:** Cosmetics
- **Industry code:** NAICS 325620, 454110, SIC 2844
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $5.0M a year, as listed

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