Yesterday, men’s skincare brand Caldera + Lab recently raised $6 million in Series A funding from HIPstr, the early-stage investment arm of HighPost Capital, LLC, a private investment firm with a focus on high-growth consumer sectors. Known for its high-performance, clean, and sustainable products tailored to men, Caldera + Lab plans to leverage this investment to expand its market reach, strengthen marketing efforts, fuel retail expansion, drive research and development, and build out its team.
Founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Jared Pobre, who has a track record of building successful startups, Caldera + Lab aims to meet the often-overlooked skincare needs of men. Pobre emphasizes that the brand’s mission is to offer effective, straightforward products that simplify skincare routines. “For far too long, men’s premium skincare needs have been ignored or dismissed,” Pobre said. “Caldera + Lab was created with a simple goal, to help inspire people to be their best self without the hindrances of a complicated routine.”
Caldera + Lab’s product line, which includes serums, moisturizers, and cleansers, is based on a blend of science and nature’s most potent ingredients, crafted with a commitment to sustainability. David Moross, Chairman and CEO of HighPost, highlighted the brand’s promising position, stating, “Caldera + Lab has all the characteristics of a young consumer company in which HIPstr seeks to invest – an established brand in an industry with attractive growth characteristics and long-term tailwinds, and a hungry entrepreneurial leader.” Moross noted the brand’s rapid growth and dedication to sustainable and ethical practices as key factors in HighPost’s decision to invest.
With HIPstr’s support, Caldera + Lab is poised to further elevate men’s skincare by continuing to innovate with a sustainable, customer-focused approach.
