Oars + Alps Gets $1.3-Million Funding Boost

Outside of deodorant, beard trimming or shaving and cologne, there haven’t been too many ways for men to take care of themselves. As a result, some men have ventured into their significant others’ beauty bag.

Chicago-based men’s grooming line Oars + Alps is hoping to change that with its $1.3-million round of seed funding. Financing for this round came from Breakout Capital and the Levy family’s investment avenue.  Included in its men’s skincare line, Oars + Alps sells deodorant, eye cream and facial soap.

Oars + Alps co-founder Mia Sani Duchnowski discussed the goal for the new men’s skincare line and what it hopes to accomplish as a company. “Our goal is to create a year-round skincare line for millennials guys. We aim to own exceptional men’s skincare online, without the typical retailer’s markup and toxins. Everything is designed for the millennials’  on-the-go lifestyle, which means it does not spill in their bag, and you can easily bring it on a carry-on for a flight.”