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§ Private Profile · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Social commerce app offering mobile-first retail for makeup and beauty products, featuring emerging, established, and exclusive items.
Hush is a Los Angeles, CA-based social commerce application focused on mobile-first retail, primarily for makeup and beauty products. The platform provides consumers with access to a range of emerging, established, and exclusive beauty items, aiming to make the shopping experience more interactive. Some sources have identified Hush as the top social commerce app in the United States, facilitating connections between beauty brands and consumers. The company's employee count has been reported to range from 2 to 75 total employees across its operational history. Hush was part of the Y Combinator Summer 2016 batch, though it is currently listed as inactive by the accelerator. The organization was founded by William King (CTO), Alex Lin (CEO), and Cooper Mor, likely in 2016.
Hush has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Hush.
Hush was founded in 2016 by Alex Lin (Founder/CEO) and Cooper Mor (Founder) and William King (Founder/CTO).
Hush has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hush has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in October 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2022 | $4M Seed | — | Annox Capital, Detroit Venture Partners, IAN Sigalow, ID Ventures | Announced |
Key people at Hush.
Hush is recognized as the top social commerce app in the United States, primarily focused on mobile-first retailing of makeup and beauty products. It offers customers access to emerging, established, and exclusive beauty brands through a technology-driven, engaging shopping experience. The app serves beauty consumers looking for curated, fun, and convenient ways to discover and purchase products. Hush addresses the problem of fragmented beauty shopping by combining social engagement with commerce, enhancing discovery and purchase decisions. The company has demonstrated growth momentum by leveraging progressive technology and a mobile-first approach to capture a significant share of the U.S. social commerce market[1][2].
Hush was founded in 2016 by Alex Lin (CEO), William King (CTO), and Cooper Mor, based in Los Angeles. The founders brought a mix of technical and entrepreneurial backgrounds, aiming to innovate in the beauty retail space by integrating social elements with e-commerce. The idea emerged from a desire to make shopping more interactive and enjoyable, particularly in the beauty sector. Early traction was marked by participation in Y Combinator’s Summer 2016 batch, which helped validate the concept and accelerate product development[1][4].
Hush rides the growing trend of social commerce, where social media and e-commerce converge to create interactive shopping experiences. The timing is favorable due to increasing consumer demand for mobile shopping, personalized experiences, and social validation in purchase decisions. Market forces such as the rise of influencer marketing, mobile penetration, and consumer preference for curated product discovery work in Hush’s favor. By innovating in social commerce, Hush influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for how beauty products are marketed and sold online, encouraging other retailers to integrate social elements into their platforms[1][2].
Looking ahead, Hush is well-positioned to capitalize on continued growth in social commerce and mobile retail. Trends such as augmented reality try-ons, AI-driven personalization, and deeper community engagement will likely shape its evolution. The company’s focus on exclusive products and a fun, social shopping experience could further differentiate it in a competitive market. As social commerce expands beyond beauty into other sectors, Hush’s model may influence broader retail innovation. Its ability to scale, innovate technologically, and deepen user engagement will determine its future impact and growth trajectory[1][2][6].
Hush was founded in 2016 by Alex Lin (Founder/CEO) and Cooper Mor (Founder) and William King (Founder/CTO).
Hush has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hush's investors include Annox Capital, Detroit Venture Partners, Ian Sigalow, ID Ventures.
