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Beauty & Personal Care · Nagpur, Maharashtra

Skinvest

Bootstrapped, science-led skincare from tier-2 India.

Founded by Divya Malpani Maheshwari

Snapshot

Founded
2022
Headquarters
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
23 September 2026

About Skinvest

Skinvest is a skincare brand Divya Malpani Maheshwari built and bootstrapped out of Nagpur and Sangamner in 2022, reaching a few crore in revenue without outside funding. It leans on science-backed formulations and a lean, tier-2 operation, a reminder that D2C beauty in India isn't only a Bengaluru-and-Mumbai game.

Founder

Divya Malpani Maheshwari

Woman Founder

Founder

Ideal customers

ConsumersSkincare buyers

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Frequently asked questions

What does Skinvest do?
Skinvest is a skincare brand Divya Malpani Maheshwari built and bootstrapped out of Nagpur and Sangamner in 2022, reaching a few crore in revenue without outside funding. It leans on science-backed formulations and a lean, tier-2 operation, a reminder that D2C beauty in India isn't only a Bengaluru-and-Mumbai game.
Who founded Skinvest?
Skinvest was founded by Divya Malpani Maheshwari.
Where is Skinvest headquartered?
Skinvest is headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Is Skinvest funded?
Skinvest is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Skinvest founded?
Skinvest was founded in 2022.