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Rael

Health Tech & Medtech · Buena Park, United States · Founded 2016

Rael makes natural and organic period products that don't sacrifice comfort or performance MoreLess

Rael, founded in 2017 by three Korean American women in Los Angeles, including CEO Yanghee Paik, is a startup dedicated to providing high-quality personal care products. The company focuses on menstrual and skincare solutions, aiming to empower individuals to make healthier choices for their bodies. Rael operates in the personal care market, specifically targeting people who menstruate and those who suffer from hormonal acne.

Rael's product line includes organic period care items such as pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, as well as skincare products like sheet masks and acne patches. These products are designed with clean, effective ingredients, often inspired by Korean Beauty (K-Beauty) technology, which is known for its innovative and high-performance skincare solutions.

The company's business model is direct-to-consumer (DTC), meaning they sell their products directly to customers through their website, getrael.com. This model allows Rael to maintain control over the customer experience and build a loyal customer base. They also offer educational content on their website, providing valuable information about menstrual health and skincare, which helps to engage and retain customers.

Rael generates revenue through the sale of its products. They offer various purchasing options, including one-time purchases and subscription services, which provide a steady stream of recurring income. Additionally, Rael incentivizes larger purchases by offering free shipping on orders over a certain amount, encouraging customers to buy more.

In summary, Rael is a personal care startup that provides organic period care and skincare products, leveraging K-Beauty technology to address hormonal acne. They serve individuals who menstruate and those seeking effective skincare solutions, operating primarily through a direct-to-consumer model.

Keywords: menstrual care, skincare, organic products, K-Beauty, hormonal acne, direct-to-consumer, personal care, health education, subscription service, clean ingredients.

Valuation $100–500M
Revenue $1–10M
Headcount 100–500
Total funding $50–100M
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Company overview

Rael company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Buena Park, United States
Employees
129
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
87.8
client focusb2csub industryHealth Platformbusiness modelManufacturingbusiness modelMarketplace & ecommerceindustryHealthindustryWellness BeautysectorFemtechsectorDirect-to-ConsumersectorSustainable Development GoalssectorTech for PatientssectorMenstrual HealthsectorHard Tech

Valuation & funding

Rael funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES BOther financing May 2022 $35M $140M Mirae Asset Venture Investment · Unilever Ventures · Colopl Next · Aarden Partners Limited
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2020 $0 Unilever Ventures
SERIES AOther financing Nov 2018 $18M $70M SBVA · BAM Ventures · Pritzker Group Venture Capital · Mirae Asset Venture Investment
SEEDOther financing May 2018 $2.8M $11M Thrive Market · SBVA
SEEDOther financing Aug 2017 $0 Undisclosed
SEEDOther financing Dec 2016 Undisclosed
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Financials

Revenue and workforce over time

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YearRevenueGrowthEmployees
2026 $8.6M 0% 129
2025 $8.6M 0% 117
2024 $8.6M 0% 87
2023 $8.6M +14.5% 97
2022 $7.5M 0% 52
2021 $7.5M +60.4% 55
2020 $4.7M 47
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Growth signals

Rael website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Rael is 140K monthly website visits, up 48.9% over the last three months. Rael's team grew 10.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits140K 3-month web change+48.9% 1-year team growth+10.3%
Monthly website visits101 observations · Oct 2017–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Rael's talent

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Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

10 investors on Rael's cap table

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Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
SBVA
Thrive Market
Series A 8 investors entered at this stage
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
BAM Ventures
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
Unilever Ventures
Colopl Next
Aarden Partners Limited
SIGNITE PARTNERS
ST Capital

Global footprint

Where Rael has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States79.6%
🇰🇷 South Korea14.3%
🇵🇭 Philippines2%
🇮🇹 Italy2%
🇮🇪 Ireland2%
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Market sentiment

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