Arcaea

Arcaea is an operator of a biology research company intended to build a new ingredient toolset for the beauty and personal care industry
2021
44
Massachusetts, United States

Innovation

Industry Problem

Traditional ways of managing odor involve blocking sweat, antibacterial activity, or masking smells

R&D Focus

Skincare products using biotech

Innovative Solution

Arcaea’s technology, developed via high throughput screening and machine learning, is a precise nutrient blend that impacts underarm microbes, shifting odor profile by selectively preventing the body’s production of odorous compounds

Solution Effectiveness

Arcaea’s product prevent malodor without harming helpful bacteria, irritating the sensitive underarm area, or clogging pores

Investment Funding

Last Funding Stage

Series A

Total Funding Amount

$78M

Last Funding Amount

$78M

Last Funding Date

Oct 27, 2021

Startup Stage

Growth Stage

Lead Investors

Cascade Investment, Chanel, Ginkgo Bioworks, Givaudan, Olaplex Holdings

People

Founders

CEO

Products

Product

ScentARC

Star Product

ScentARC

Demo Product or Complete Product?

Complete Product

M&A and Collabs

Collab

strategic investment and partnership with OLAPLEX – a proven innovator and pioneer in haircare

Acquisitions

Arcaea, The Beauty Company Pioneering Innovation Through Expressive Biology, Announces Acquisition of Gadusol Laboratories