French Startup 900.care Raises €21M in Funding

Mar 27th, 2024

900.care, which launched in 2021, is a refillable personal care brand.

French startup 900.care has raised €21 million in funding, which will be used to expand its product line and its European reach, per an announcement by Goodwin.

The round was led by impact fund Lombard Odier Investment Managers and included historic investors White Star Capital, Swen Blue Ocean and Founders Future.

900.care, which launched in 2021, is a refillable personal care brand.

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