Vini Cosmetic Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Vini Cosmetic was acquired by KKR and WestBridge Capital for $1.2B in June 2021, a 7.8x multiple on $148M of revenue.

Vini Cosmetic acquisition price

$1.2B

Acquired by KKR, WestBridge Capital · Jun 2021

Vini Cosmetic revenue at acquisition

$148M

Last twelve months · Jun 2021

Vini Cosmetic revenue multiple at acquisition

7.8x

EV/Revenue · Jun 2021

Vini Cosmetic EBITDA multiple at acquisition

30.7x

EV/EBITDA · Jun 2021

Vini Cosmetic Overview

About Vini Cosmetic

Ahmedabad-based Vini Cosmetic manufactures and markets men's grooming products including Fogg deodorants, 18+ body sprays, and White Tone talcum powders distributed across India through modern trade and pharmacies.


Founded

2009

HQ

IndiaAhmedabad

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$148M (Jun 2021)

Valuation

$1.2B (acquired Jun 2021)

Vini Cosmetic Acquisition

Vini Cosmetic was acquired by KKR and WestBridge Capital for $1.2B on 21 June 2021.

The acquisition price implies a 7.8x revenue and 30.7x EBITDA multiple on $148M of revenue.

Before the acquisition Vini Cosmetic had raised $157M across 2 funding rounds.

KKR announced a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Vini Cosmetics on June 21, 2021. The founder group and Sequoia Capital agreed to sell shares to KKR for approximately USD625 million, also stated as INR46 billion in the announcement. WestBridge Capital separately agreed to purchase additional shares from the founders, increasing its existing investment. The Economic Times reported an approximately 54 percent KKR stake and an explicit whole-company valuation of INR86 billion; that valuation is distinct from the consideration paid for KKR’s stake. The same report stated revenue of INR11 billion and EBITDA of INR2.8 billion for the year ended March 2020. Vini manufactures and distributes deodorants, cosmetics and toiletries under brands including FOGG, OSSUM and GlamUp. Its founders retained a significant holding and worked with KKR to expand product categories, ecommerce and distribution. The announced July closing and subsequent completion release concern this same acquisition.

Vini Cosmetic acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
  • KKR
  • WestBridge Capital
21 Jun 2021PE buyout$1.2B7.8x30.7x

Sources: markets.financialcontent.com, markets.financialcontent.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com

Vini Cosmetic Funding History

Vini Cosmetic has raised a total of $157M across 2 funding rounds, plus 1 secondary share sale.

Vini Cosmetic's first fundraising round was a $18M undisclosed-stage round in October 2013. The most recent completed round was a $140M undisclosed-stage round in September 2017.

Vini Cosmetic funding rounds

Vini Cosmetic funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Sep 2017SecondaryPeak XV Partners (lead)$140M-
Sep 2017Undisclosed stagePeak XV Partners (lead); WestBridge Capital (lead); Sequoia Capital$140MVini Cosmetics Private Limited, founded in 2009 by Darshan Patel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, operates in the cosmetics manufacturing and ecommerce sector, employing around 559-651 people with a focus on chemical products. It has raised total funding exceeding $173.64M, with the last noted funding in 04/09/2017 listed as secondary market stage. In June 2021, Vini Cosmetics underwent an Acq - Fin for $625M.
Oct 2013Undisclosed stagePeak XV Partners$18MVini Cosmetics, founded in 2010 by Darshan Patel and his brothers after leaving Paras Pharmaceuticals, manufactures personal care products including Fogg and 18+ deodorants and White Tone Talc. In 2013, the company was in advanced talks with Sequoia Capital (now Peak XV Partners) to raise Rs 100 crore for expanding into hair and skin care products and widening distribution. Promoters sought a valuation of 3.5-4 times the company's turnover of Rs 200 crore. The capital was intended to support scaling operations toward profitability under professional PE management for a potential future exit similar to Paras Pharmaceuticals.

Who has invested in Vini Cosmetic?

3 investors have backed Vini Cosmetic across its funding rounds, including Peak XV Partners, Sequoia Capital and WestBridge Capital.

Lead investors include Peak XV Partners and WestBridge Capital.


Vini Cosmetic Investors

Investors in Vini Cosmetic by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Peak XV PartnersIndiaBangalore3LeadOct 2013

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Vini Cosmetic Competitors

Vini Cosmetic competitors include listed companies like Chicmax Cosmetic, Edgewell and Natura Cosmeticos, and private ones like AG1, The Good Glamm Group and Pharmapacks.

Public and private companies comparable to Vini Cosmetic
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Chicmax CosmeticChinaChinaPublicly listed$1.4B$237M$1.2B0.9x
AG1United StatesUnited StatesPrivate$150M-$1.2B8.0x
The Good Glamm GroupIndiaNew DelhiPrivate$77M-$1.2B15.6x
PharmapacksUnited StatesNew York City, NYPrivate$250M-$1.1B4.4x
EdgewellUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$2.2B$186M$1.3B1.1x
Natura CosmeticosBrazilBrazilPublicly listed$4B$334M$1.3B0.5x

Vini Cosmetic Public Comps

Vini Cosmetic is no longer listed, but its public comps include Chicmax Cosmetic, Edgewell, Natura Cosmeticos, SILICON2, Procter & Gamble Health, Jamieson Wellness, ODDITY Tech, Mega Lifesciences, Safilo Group and Helen Of Troy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Chicmax Cosmetic$1.4B$237M0.9x0.9x5.1x9.5x
Edgewell$2.2B$186M1.0x1.1x11.7x8.6x
Natura Cosmeticos$4B$334M0.5x0.5x6.3x4.2x
SILICON2$825M$171M1.6x1.2x7.8x6.2x
Procter & Gamble Health$147M$49M6.4x6.4x19.1x19.7x
Jamieson Wellness$587M$94M2.9x2.6x17.9x13.4x
ODDITY Tech$810M$131M1.6x1.9x9.9x25.9x
Mega Lifesciences$422M$82M1.9x1.9x10.0x8.3x

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Common questions about Vini Cosmetic

When was Vini Cosmetic founded?Vini Cosmetic was founded in 2009.
Where is Vini Cosmetic headquartered?Vini Cosmetic is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.
Is Vini Cosmetic publicly listed?No, Vini Cosmetic was acquired by KKR and WestBridge Capital in June 2021.
Who acquired Vini Cosmetic?Vini Cosmetic was acquired by KKR and WestBridge Capital in June 2021.
How much was Vini Cosmetic acquired for?Vini Cosmetic was acquired for $1.2B in June 2021, a 7.8x revenue multiple.
How much funding has Vini Cosmetic raised?Vini Cosmetic has raised $157M across 2 funding rounds.
What was Vini Cosmetic's last funding round?Vini Cosmetic's last funding round was a $140M undisclosed-stage round in September 2017, led by Peak XV Partners and WestBridge Capital.
Who are Vini Cosmetic's investors?Vini Cosmetic's investors include Peak XV Partners, WestBridge Capital and Sequoia Capital.
Which companies are comparable to Vini Cosmetic?Companies comparable to Vini Cosmetic include Chicmax Cosmetic, AG1, The Good Glamm Group, Pharmapacks, Edgewell and Natura Cosmeticos.

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