Capsum acquires KKT Labs and appoints Krupa Koestline as CEO of Capsum USA

Capsum acquires KKT Labs and appoints Krupa Koestline as CEO of Capsum USA

Capsum announces the acquisition of KKT Labs, the U.S.-based product development firm founded by renowned formulator Krupa Koestline. As part of the transaction, Krupa Koestline is appointed CEO of Capsum USA.

A decisive step in Capsum's ambition to become the reference innovation partner for beauty brands worldwide.

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Two forces. One pipeline.

Capsum brings proprietary microfluidic technologies,world-class industrial capabilities, and fifteen years of advanced formulationexpertise. KKT Labs brings a proven reputation in clean formulation, biotech-driven actives, and deep relationships across the U.S. beauty ecosystem, indie and established brands alike.

Together, the two entities offer brand partners a fully integrated pipeline: from initial concept to industrial scale, without gaps, without compromise.

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Krupa Koestline, CEO of Capsum USA.

Formulator and entrepreneur, Krupa Koestline founded KKT Labs in 2020 in Orlando, Florida. In five years, she built it into one of the most trusted product development firms in U.S. beauty with over 1,500formulas developed.

Krupa Koestline takes the helm of Capsum's U.S. operations with a clearmission: deepen local market engagement, accelerate development timelines, andestablish a new R&D hub within Capsum's Austin facility by the end of 2026.

She will continue developing products for brands, leveraging Capsum's sustainable infrastructure and proprietary indoor botanical growing capabilities.

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"What struck me about Capsum's Austin facility wasn't just how advanced it is, but how aligned it felt with everything I believe manufacturing in the U.S. should be.
Sustainability, for me, has never been a checkbox.
Quite honestly, I haven't seen another facility in the U.S. that brings this level of sustainability and technical excellence together.
That's what made this such a clear and exciting step for KKT"
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Krupa Koestline, CEO de Capsum Inc.

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‍A strategic asset for brand partners

Clients of both organizations, legacy brands and indie players alike, now benefit from expanded capabilities, faster development timelines, and access to a broader global innovation network.

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"With Krupa joining as CEO of Capsum Inc., we are reinforcing our leadership in North America with a closer cultural approach and better understanding of the market.
This is more than an acquisition, it is the creation of an innovation engine.
Capsum is combining entrepreneurial creativity with industrial excellence to help shape the future of beauty."

‍Sébastien Bardon, CEO de Capsum

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