Coty is a global beauty maker that focuses on fragrance (59% of sales) and color cosmetics (28%), with limited exposure to skincare (5%) and body care (8%). For the fragrance business, Coty licenses luxury and high-end brands including Gucci, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Davidoff, and Calvin Klein, while its consumer cosmetics business focuses on acquired mass brands such as CoverGirl, Max Factor, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, and Bourjois. It also collaborates with social media celebrities Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner to launch makeup products bearing their names. By region, Coty generates close to 44% of sales from Europe, 42% from the Americas, and 14% from Asia-Pacific.
Beamly is an all-in-one creator platform and no-code website builder tailored for podcasters, video creators, bloggers, and other content producers. It allows users to publish, manage, and monetize their work from a single hub. Originally known as Podcastpage.io, Beamly has expanded its capabilities to support various content types, including podcasts, videos, blogs, online courses, and digital products, all while offering automation and AI features.
The platform simplifies workflows by consolidating planning, creation, scheduling, and monetization into one user-friendly interface. Beamly provides tools for website building with a drag-and-drop editor, content hosting for podcasts and videos, and options for selling online courses and digital downloads. It also features monetization options with no platform fees, automation tools for content generation, and integrations with services like Anchor.fm and YouTube. Beamly is designed to help serious creators grow their audience and revenue efficiently.
Holition is a creative services agency based in London, specializing in augmented reality (AR) and 3D marketing solutions for the luxury goods industry. Founded in 2008 by Jonathan Chippindale and his co-founders, the company focuses exclusively on luxury brands, allowing it to develop deep expertise in premium brand applications.
Holition offers a range of services, including in-store augmented reality experiences for jewelry and accessories, virtual try-on technology for cosmetics, and digital storytelling solutions that highlight brand heritage. One of their notable products is "Face by Holition," an immersive app that allows customers to try on makeup virtually using their smartphones and tablets. The company has collaborated with prestigious clients such as Richemont, LVMH, and Gucci Group, and has been recognized as the 2021 Top Agency of the Year by the Muse Creative Awards.
Perch Interactive is a retail technology company founded in June 2012 by MIT graduates, with Jared Schiffman as the founder and CTO. Now part of the Raydiant Experience Platform, Perch focuses on enhancing brick-and-mortar retail through interactive digital solutions that blend physical and digital shopping experiences.
The company's main product is an interactive retail display platform that integrates digital technology into retail shelving, cabinets, and cases. This platform features product interaction detection, personalized messaging, and analytics for data collection. It also includes Lift and Learn Technology, which guides customers through their shopping journey. Perch's technology has shown significant results, including increased customer engagement and substantial sales lifts. The company holds patents for its mixed reality retail marketing platform and serves a diverse client base, including well-known brands like Neiman Marcus, Sephora, and Kate Spade, across over 20 countries.