R.e.m. Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded by pop sensation Ariana Grande, has secured a significant investment led by Sandbridge Capital, a consumer-focused private investment firm. The funding round also included participation from Strand Equity, HYBE America, Live Nation Entertainment, and Universal Music Group. This strategic partnership aims to optimize the brand’s global potential through continued product innovation, talent acquisition, and geographic expansion to support its surging global demand.

Launched in November 2021, R.e.m. Beauty has already made a strong impact in the beauty market. The space-inspired label debuted in shops such as Ulta Beauty and quickly became a top seller for the chain in the first quarter of 2021. According to Forma Brands’ projections, R.e.m. Beauty reached $84 million in 2022. The brand is currently sold through its direct-to-consumer website, Ulta Beauty in the U.S., Sephora across Europe, and Selfridges in the U.K.

In February 2023, Ariana Grande entered into an agreement to buy back the assets of R.e.m. Beauty from Forma Brands for approximately $15 million. The deal was subject to bankruptcy court approval, as Forma Brands filed for Chapter 11 in January. Forma Brands had initially partnered with Grande in 2020 to develop, manufacture, market, sell, and distribute R.e.m. Beauty branded products.