Blank Beauty Inc., a Knoxville, Tenn.-based technology company providing on-demand beauty customization using AI and robotics, closed a $6m Series A financing.
The round was led by Evolution VC Partners, Kirker Enterprises, and EPSON, the global printing, robotics, and technology company.
The company intends to use the funds to scale quickly, build sustainable and modular supply chains, and explore co-branded licensing partnerships with major global brands.
Founded in 2016 and led by Charles C. Brandon, CEO, and Ji Lee, CTO, Blank Beauty combines AI color science with patented micro-dosing robotics to deliver personalized cosmetic products with zero inventory waste and the cleanest ingredients available.
Blank’s proprietary robotics color production platform includes:
- Huey – an AI-powered in-store robotic platform that creates thousands of custom nail polish SKUs in under two minutes. Currently deployed in Retail Stores, Huey integrates into standard endcap displays, empowering shopper creativity and enhancing engagement while eliminating traditional shrinkage and overstock.
- Dolly – an automated fulfillment system that fetches Shopify orders, manufactures custom products, and performs real-time quality control that ensures next-day shipping with precision and consistency.
Together, these innovations power Blank Beauty’s micro-factory model. The company is now consolidating all operations into a new 4,000 sq ft manufacturing center in Knoxville, TN.
Blank Beauty’s modular technology stack and data-driven customization platform are built for scalable deployment across both B2B and DTC channels. The company plans to expand its offering to include custom formulations in skin tone products, hair care, and more while staying true to its commitment to safe, cruelty-free, and USA-made manufacturing standards.
The raise brings the company’s total funding to over $12m.
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13/05/2025