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Pangaea

Direct-to-consumer premium men's grooming products

Overview

Pangaea Holdings sells premium men’s grooming and personal care products through its online store, operating two brands: Lumin for skin, body, and hair care, and Meridian for below-the-belt grooming. Products are marketed and sold directly to consumers, giving the company control over branding, pricing, and the customer experience. The two-brand approach, including Meridian’s niche focus, differentiates Pangaea by offering a broader range and education on comprehensive hygiene. Its goal is to help digital consumer brands reach their global potential through a direct-to-consumer model and a premium product line.

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About Pangaea

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Why Pangaea is rated
D-
Rated D- on Competitive Edge
Rated D- on Growth Potential
Rated D- on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$80.5M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, CA

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • JPalmer Collective issued Pangaea a $3.5 million credit line in May 2026.
  • The refinancing supported working capital and reduced debt costs before the sale.
  • Pangaea’s brands attracted Skyline because they had loyal customers and strong product-market fit.

What critics are saying

  • Skyline Beauty Group bought Lumin and Meridian from Pangaea in September 2026.
  • Pangaea’s brand teams were not retained, stripping operating capability and institutional knowledge.
  • Without Lumin and Meridian, Pangaea faces an existential identity and revenue collapse risk.

What makes Pangaea unique

  • Pangaea built Lumin and Meridian, two digitally native personal-care brands since 2018.
  • Its proprietary global e-commerce platform supported direct-to-consumer and omnichannel expansion.
  • Lumin and Meridian reached about $35 million trailing twelve-month sales before the 2026 sale.

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Funding

Total Funding

$80.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Staff Discount

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
ABF Journal
May 13th, 2026
JPalmer Collective provides $3.5M credit line to personal care brand builder Pangaea

JPalmer Collective, an asset-based lending firm focused on women-led and high-growth consumer brands, has closed a $3.5 million asset-based line of credit to Pangaea, a global brand builder specialising in personal care products for modern consumers. The financing will support working capital, continued growth and refinance existing debt, providing Pangaea with increased flexibility as it scales inventory and expands its brands' omnichannel presence. Pangaea builds a portfolio of innovative and disruptive personal care brands designed for global consumers. The flexible credit structure allows the company to access capital whilst lowering ongoing debt costs and maintaining sustainable growth.

TechCrunch
Jul 21st, 2021
Pangaea Holdings, developing men’s personal care brands, raises $68M, including minority stake from Eurazeo

Global investment group Eurazeo invested $53 million in Pangaea Holdings for a minority investment in the Los Angeles e-commerce company rooted in creating premium men’s personal care brands.

Business Wire
Jul 21st, 2021
Eurazeo Invests $53 Million in Pangaea Holdings, Creator of Men’s Personal Care Brands Lumin and Meridian

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eurazeo, a leading global investment group with a diversified portfolio, invests $53 million in Pangaea Holdings, Inc.

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