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7 Things You Should Know About The Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding

Olamide Olowe is the 24-year-old CEO of Topicals skincare and a name you'll definitely want to keep on your radar!
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
By Essence · Updated January 12, 2022

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a successful 24-year-old serial beauty entrepreneur? Just ask Olamide Olowe, who is one of the two masterminds behind a unique new skincare company that’s changing the lives of people around the world one revolutionary product at a time.

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During an enlightening conversation presented by Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, Olowe recently lent her expertise and shared lessons learned thus far on her inspiring journey at the ESSENCE + GU Entrepreneur Summit, The Bossed Up Edition.

As we embark on yet another year of celebrating and supporting Black women making major moves, here are a few quick facts you should know about Olamide Olowe and the Topicals skincare line.

01
She’s A Boss
She is the CEO and co-founder of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin through effective products and mental health advocacy.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @olamideaolowe Instagram
02
She’s A History-Maker
In August of 2020, she became the youngest Black woman entrepreneur to raise over $2 million, having raised $2.6M in funding for her business at age 23.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @topicals Instagram
03
She has an inspiring backstory
She co-launched Topicals with a goal of creating safe, effective products for all skin tones after spending much of her childhood coping with chronic skin conditions like hyperpigmentation and post barbae folliculitis.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @olamideaolowe Instagram
04
The Topicals brand is Sephora-approved
In March 2021, the Topicals brand launched in Sephora and sold out in 48 hours.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @topicals Instagram
05
Higher education was a major part of her entrepreneurial journey
Olamide is a proud graduate of UCLA, where she obtained her B.A. in Political Science & Entrepreneurship.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @olamideaolowe Instagram
06
At Topicals, inclusion is the name of the game
Topicals ads are among some of the most inclusive you’ll see in and outside of today’s beauty industry.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @olamideaolowe Instagram
07
She’s not even 30 yet and has already made Forbes
Olamide is featured on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2022.
7 Things You Should Know About The ‘Youngest Black Woman Entrepreneur To Raise Over $2 Million In Funding’
Photo Credit: @olamideaolowe Instagram
TOPICS:  Black Owned Entrepreneurship entrepreneursummit_1221 Topicals
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