Kiss My Face Receives Growth Capital Investment from Caltius Equity Partners

Kiss My Face, a New York-based natural personal care products brand, has received a growth capital investment of undisclosed amount from Caltius Equity Partners.
Other investors include Lisa Yarnell, who will serve as the CEO, and Ron Gordon, who will serve as the non-executive Chairman of the Board.
Founded in 1981 by Bob MacLeod and Steve Byckiewicz, the company sells a variety of natural personal care products ranging from moisturizers and liquid soaps to shampoos, shave creams, toothpaste, lip balms and suntan products for adults and kids, which are sold through premier natural, mass, grocery, online and specialty retailers including Whole Foods, Wal-Mart, Target, Meijers, Wegmans, Fred Meyer, Stop n’ Shop and drugstore.com.
Commenting on the transaction, Lisa Yarnell, new CEO of Kiss My Face, said: “Bob and Steve are the best at what they do and with the addition of Ron and me to their team coupled with Caltius’ expertise in growing profitable niche brands, the company is well positioned for continued success”.
FinSMEs
08/12/2010

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