Rihanna's fortune is built mainly on brands she co-owns rather than a venture fund — above all Fenty Beauty, a 50-50 joint venture with LVMH, and lingerie label Savage X Fenty.
- When
- Launched 2018 as a joint venture (originally with TechStyle Fashion Group).
- Why
- Bring genuinely inclusive sizing, marketing and access to a lingerie market Rihanna felt excluded most women.
- Status
- Reached a $1 billion valuation in February 2021 after a $115 million Series B led by L Catterton, with reported revenue growth above 200%. Rihanna held roughly 30% and stepped down as CEO in 2023.
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