Beauty & Personal Care · Kolkata, West Bengal
Dot & Key
Kolkata-born D2C skincare brand; acquired by Nykaa.
Founded by Anisha Saraf
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Industry
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Business model
- D2C
- Funding stage
- Acquired
- Employees
- 51-200
- Revenue
- ₹400-450 Cr
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 24 June 2026
About Dot & Key
Dot & Key is a women-led beauty and personal-care brand based in Kolkata, West Bengal, founded in 2018. Dot & Key was founded by Anisha Saraf. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has been acquired. It has a team of 51-200 and reported revenue in the ₹400-450 Cr range.
Founder
Co-founders: Suyash Saraf — Co-founder & CEO.
Industry classification
Beauty & Personal Care Skincare
Products & services
Face serums
Targeted actives for glow, acne and pigmentation.
Sunscreens
Moisturisers & masks
Under-eye & lip care
Funding
FundingMajority stake acquired by Nykaa (2024)
Investors: Nykaa
Ideal customers
Consumers (D2C)
Typical customer segments for a beauty & personal care company.
Website, social
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Dot & Key do?
- Dot & Key is a women-led beauty and personal-care brand based in Kolkata, West Bengal, founded in 2018. Dot & Key was founded by Anisha Saraf. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has been acquired. It has a team of 51-200 and reported revenue in the ₹400-450 Cr range.
- Who founded Dot & Key?
- Dot & Key was founded by Anisha Saraf.
- Where is Dot & Key headquartered?
- Dot & Key is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Is Dot & Key funded?
- Dot & Key has been acquired.
- When was Dot & Key founded?
- Dot & Key was founded in 2018.