-1%

est. 2Y upside i

Series A

PROVEN is using AI, data and personalization to disrupt CPG

Rank

#2966

Sector

Beauty

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Proven Group offers a low expected equity upside of approximately -1% over 2 years due to low growth and high incumbent threat.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Bull (10%)+89%

Exit multiple expands to 4x as market sentiment improves or a strategic acquisition emerges, resulting in a $209M exit. Net of 20% dilution, upside is 89%.

Base (35%)+37%

Multiple converges to 3x, in line with public comp lows, yielding a $157M exit. After 20% dilution, upside is 37%.

Bear (55%)-41%

Multiple compresses to 1.5x due to low growth and incumbents, resulting in a $79M exit. After 20% dilution, downside is -41%.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

4780%

Total preferred overhang of $22.15M, representing 22.2% of entry valuation

Dilution Risk

high

With $46M revenue and not profitable, additional capital likely needed, causing 15-25% dilution

Secondary Liquidity

none

No secondary trading data; liquidity likely via M&A or IPO

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Proven Group's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “How does Proven plan to differentiate against L'Oréal's AI personalization?”

  • 2

    “What are the unit economics and lifetime value of a subscriber?”

  • 3

    “What is the expected timeline to liquidity and what triggers a 409A revaluation?”

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