MECCA Brands

MECCA Brands is a prominent Australian beauty retailer founded in 1997 by Jo Horgan. With over 110 stores in Australia and New Zealand, along with a strong online presence, MECCA offers products from more than 200 global beauty and skincare brands. The company employs over 7,000 people and serves around two million customers, capturing about 10% of Australia’s beauty market. Starting from a single store in Melbourne, MECCA has expanded significantly, launching its first New Zealand store in 2007 and pioneering online beauty retail in Australia with its e-commerce platform in 2001. MECCA focuses on delivering a personalized customer experience, investing in staff training to provide expert beauty advice both in-store and online. The company also develops its own brands, including MECCA COSMETICA, MECCA MAX, and kit, which emphasize quality and sustainability. In 2024, MECCA Brands generated approximately AUD 1.34 billion in revenue, solidifying its position in the cosmetic and toiletry retailing industry. The company is known for its curated product selection and commitment to customer engagement across multiple channels.

Retail Melbourne, Australia Founded 1997 ~2,619 employees Private · Debt Financing

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Employees
2,619
-0.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$298K
Revenue ~$781M
Total funding
$174M
Last round Debt Financing, Jan 2022
12-month attrition
14.8%
Tech: 13.2%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
30
Last 30 days

Funding

  • Jan 2022 · Debt Financing · $5.5M · Africa Go Green Fund for Renewable Energy
  • Nov 2020 · Debt Financing · $4M · Lion’s Head Global Partners
  • Aug 2019 · Series D · $50M · MacKinnon, Bennett & Company, Mitsubishi Corporation
  • May 2019 · Debt Financing · $8M · Lion’s Head Global Partners
  • Feb 2019 · Equity Crowdfunding · $6M
  • Jan 2019 · Private Equity · $31M · African Infrastructure Investment Managers
  • Mar 2018 · Equity Crowdfunding · $1M
  • Feb 2018 · Debt Financing · $4M · Togolaise de Banque
  • Oct 2017 · Debt Financing · $5M · Essential Capital Consortium
  • Feb 2017 · Debt Financing · $2M · Banque Populaire du Rwanda
  • Aug 2016 · Series C · $20M · MacKinnon, Bennett & Company Inc, Khosla Impact
  • Apr 2016 · Venture · $17M
  • Dec 2015 · Venture · $15M · DOEN Foundation, Synergy Energy, Bamboo Finance
  • Mar 2015 · Series B · $3M · Bamboo Finance, DOEN Foundation
  • Nov 2013 · $1.9M · Khosla Impact

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How many employees does MECCA Brands have?

MECCA Brands has about 2,619 employees, down 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is MECCA Brands's revenue per employee?

MECCA Brands makes about $298K in revenue per employee, based on $781M annual revenue and 2,619 employees.

How much funding has MECCA Brands raised?

MECCA Brands has raised $174.48M in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Jan 2022.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.