Carpe develops dermatologist-tested products that manage sweating across the entire body, including hand lotion, underarm antiperspirant, sweat-proof cosmetics, hair care, and sweat-absorbing products for areas such as the breast, thigh, groin, and scalp. The brand began as a cult favorite solution for excessively sweaty hands and has expanded into a full product suite developed with medical advisors. Carpe sells direct-to-consumer through its own website and e-commerce marketplaces. The company emphasizes proprietary, time-tested formulas that prioritize efficacy, scent, and comfort, and highlights a strong personal connection between its founders and customers. Carpe positions itself as the #1 dermatologist-recommended antiperspirant brand for whole-body sweat protection. The company aims to accelerate growth and reach more customers worldwide with strategic support from its new partner. Carpe offers an antiperspirant lotion designed to reduce hand and foot sweat, with a particular focus on patients with hyperhidrosis. The company was founded in 2015 by lifelong hyperhidrosis sufferers David Spratte (UNC ’17) and Kasper Kubica (Duke ’17). Based in Durham, NC, Carpe’s product targets palm and sole sweating that existing products may not adequately address. The startup plans to use recently raised seed funding to continue expanding its business reach. Seth Radwell, the former CEO of Proactiv, invested in the round and will join Carpe’s board of directors, bringing industry experience. The article does not report operating metrics such as revenue or user counts.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Apr 2018