Great Many, the company creating a dedicated place for hair growth, secures $3.6million in pre-seed funding, oversubscribing by $600,000. BrandProject led the pre-seed round and is responsible for Daily Harvest, Our Place, Wonderbelly, Gainful, PORTA, The Gleamery, and more.
Additional investments include Midnight Venture Partners and Tonic Ventures, with Angel investments from Lukas Keindl, Co-founder of BondVet, Andy Grover, Co-founder of Tend Dental, Elizabeth Cutler, Co-founder of SoulCycle, and Meghan Maupin, Founder of Atolla Skincare (acquired by Function of Beauty) and current CEO of OurX.
Hair loss occurs in men and women across ages, for a variety of reasons. It can be daunting to seek solutions or speak openly about one’s experiences with peers, but Great Many is on a mission to destigmatize those conversations.
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Launched in June 2024, the new venture by beauty industry veterans Michael Pollak (Co-Founder of Heyday and Advisor to WTHN) and Steve Klebanow (former exec at Estée Lauder and Co-Founder of Haar & Co Barbershop) seeks to make hair growth an answer, not a question. The company opened its flagship growth studio in NoHo on June 4th, with a staff of knowledgeable, compassionate clinicians and hair experts who provide services for men and women seeking to grow or preserve hair.
Co-Founders, Michael Pollak and Steve Klebanow said, “In the last 10+ years, there have been so many concepts launched making skincare and aesthetics more accessible – from facial shops to med spas to cosmetic dermatologist offices. We know how much hair matters to people, yet the space still leaves people confused, full of myths, and without a high-touch solution, Great Many is home for hair growth and 100% dedicated to providing expert-led, personalized hair growth plans – revolutionizing hair health in the same way specialized clinics did for skincare. We are excited for people to have a plan and partner in maximizing their hair’s potential.”
In securing this pre-seed, Great Many is launching two new pillars of the business to propel their mission beyond the walls of their NoHo clinic, ensuring that the brand is the go-to destination for all things hair growth across the US. The expansion includes a proprietary line of four hair care products powered by its GrowthFactor Formula™ ingredient complex, alongside telehealth services to support consultations for those outside of NYC.
The new GrowthFactor Formula™ product line will consist of a GreaterThan Shampoo, GreaterThan Conditioner, RootSupport Densifying Serum, and RootRest Scalp Treatment ranging individually from $34-$49 with bundles available.
The products feature clean, proprietary ingredients that encourage hair growth while supporting scalp and follicle health. Those in NYC can purchase products and visit Great Many in NoHo at 304 Mulberry Street, NY, NY 10012. Outside of New York, people can receive prescription medications via Great Many’s new telemedicine platform and purchase their products online at greatmany.com.
Andrew Black, Founder and Managing Partner of BrandProject said, “Hair loss is an all-too-familiar problem that remains stigmatized for both men and women, and is critical to most people’s identity. The multi-billion-dollar hair loss prevention market is notoriously filled with over promises and confusion, leaving consumers feeling hopeless, Great Many is here to change that with their holistic one-stop-shop solution for people to receive comprehensive, science-backed products and in-studio treatments, all supported by top medical hair experts. We are thrilled to be early investors in Great Many, supporting exceptional founders Steve and Michael on their journey to reimagine hair growth.”
Lukas Keindl, Co-founder of BondVet said, “Michael and Steve have done an amazing job building the best place for hair growth. I am a big believer in clinically-proven, minimally-invasive and all-natural treatments, PRP treatments, and future treatments Great Many will offer, will be a life-changing service for many men and women in NYC and across the country.”
About Great Many
Founded by Michael Pollak (Co-Founder of Heyday and Advisor to WTHN) and Steve Klebanow (former exec at Estée Lauder and Co-Founder of Haar & Co Barbershop), Great Many is an NYC-based company providing a holistic approach to hair growth solutions by creating a dedicated space for hair health.
Offering treatments inclusive of PRP, prescription oral and topical medications, and an in-house product line consisting of its proprietary GrowthFactor Formula™, Great Many’s ultimate goal is to ensure that men and women feel seen, empowered, and educated on the nuances of hair health and their personalized hair growth journey.
