Secret Alchemist, a beauty and personal care (BPC) startup focused on precision-driven life science tools, has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding, with the round led by Unilever Ventures. A strategic investment reflecting strong market confidence in the company’s innovative platform and growth potential within the intersection of biotechnology and applied sciences.
Founded by Ankita Thadani and Akash Valia in 2021 with the vision of redefining access to cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, Secret Alchemist’s approach combines interdisciplinary expertise in biology, engineering, and data science.
The seed round also saw participation from key early-stage investors committed to advancing breakthrough scientific tools that empower researchers and industrial partners to accelerate discovery and commercialisation. This fresh capital will support Secret Alchemist’s expansion of its core technology offerings and strengthen capabilities aimed at delivering scalable, high-impact solutions across life science applications.
This funding milestone marks a pivotal moment in Secret Alchemist’s journey, reinforcing its position as a rising leader in the biotech tools ecosystem and laying the foundation for accelerated product development, market expansion, and deeper collaborations with research institutions and commercial partners.
