GlossGenius is a technology company providing a platform for small businesses in the beauty and wellness sector to manage their operations.[1][2][3] It is headquartered in Manhattan, New York.[4][5][6]
The company was founded in 2016 by two Princeton graduates, Danielle and Leah Cohen-Shohet, who are twin sisters.[7][8][9][10]
In 2023 the company hosted 40,000 businesses, a figure that grew to 100,000 by 2025.[11][12][13] As of 2023 it had raised $70m from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Imaginary Ventures and L Catterton.[14][15][16]
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- ^ "GlossGenius Raises Another $28M for its All-in-One Business Management Platform for Beauty and Wellness Businesses". August 2023.
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