Esther & RuthTitle01 / 19
Investor Portal · Confidential
Esther & Ruth

New Season,
Same Roots.

Perimenopause hair health — clean-label, evidence-backed, and built for the woman living through it.

Founder
Janice Taylor
Launch
October 2026
Esther & RuthThe Moment02 / 19
01 — The Moment

A category
without a leader.

1.1B
women in perimenopause / menopause globally
52%
report hair thinning as a top symptom
↑ 300%
search growth for “perimenopause hair thinning” since 2021
0
clean-label brands owning the category
Esther & RuthMarket Size03 / 19
02 — Market Size

Massive whitespace, three ways.

TAM
$29B
Combined Market
Hair loss $8.4B · Menopause wellness $16B · Clean-beauty haircare $4.5B
SAM
$1.2B
Perimenopause hair health
North America — the woman in her season.
SOM
$60–80M
DTC clean-label
Capturable 11–25% of SOM by Year 3.
Esther & RuthThe Science04 / 19
03 — The Science

The essentials no single product delivers.

Every active is chosen for a specific perimenopausal mechanism — falling estrogen, rising DHT sensitivity, slower follicle cycling, thinning scalp microcirculation. No single product combines all of these at clinical dose. That is the gap Esther & Ruth is built to close.

Ingestible actives
Hormonal pathway
Pumpkin Seed Oil · 400mg
+40% hair count over 24 weeks.”

Natural 5-α-reductase inhibitor. Blunts the DHT surge that drives perimenopausal thinning at the crown and part line.

Saw Palmetto · 320mg
~30% drop in serum DHT.”

Second DHT lever. Clinically shown to slow androgenic miniaturisation — the exact pattern women see as estrogen falls.

Topical actives
Scalp, follicle & fibre
Follicle growth & activation
Caffeine
Counters testosterone-induced follicle suppression in vitro.”

Penetrates the follicle in ~2 min, extends the anagen (growth) phase and stimulates a sluggish perimenopausal scalp.

Redensyl
+9% hair growth vs. placebo (clinical, 84 days).”

Reactivates dormant follicle stem cells (ORSc). Wakes up follicles that have quietly slipped into resting phase.

AnaGain (Pea Sprout)
+78% anagen / −39% telogen ratio shift.”

Nudges follicles out of telogen (shedding) and back into growth — targeting the ‘sudden loss’ perimenopausal complaint.

DHT defence & follicle anchoring
Procapil
Anti-DHT + anti-ageing follicle complex.”

Biotinyl-GHK peptide + apigenin + oleanolic acid — protects the follicle from androgen attack and re-anchors the bulb.

Capixyl
+13% anagen / −29% catagen in 4 months.”

Biomimetic peptide + red clover isoflavone — a plant-based estrogen echo that soothes the hormone gap in the follicle.

Scalp barrier & fibre strength
Niacinamide (B3)
Improves scalp barrier & microcirculation.”

Restores lipid barrier and blood flow — both compromised as estrogen drops — so follicles receive more oxygen and nutrients.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Up to 10% increase in fibre thickness.”

Humectant that thickens and elasticises each strand — critical when perimenopausal hair loses diameter and snap-back.

Baicapil
+13% new hair, −18% shedding in 3 months.”

Triple botanical (Baicalin, Soy, Wheat) — density booster proven on the mid-life shedding pattern.

Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
Minoxidil-like vasodilation, no side effects.”

Opens scalp microvessels and prolongs anagen — the clean-label answer for women who can’t or won’t use minoxidil.

Nutrient & botanical support
Biotin (B7)
Corrects sub-clinical deficiency common at mid-life.”

Keratin building block. Falling estrogen and gut absorption changes leave many perimenopausal women quietly deficient — the fibre pays the price first.

Zinc
Low serum zinc is a documented marker in telogen effluvium.”

Regulates the hair cycle and 5-α-reductase activity. Replenishing zinc calms the shedding spike women see in their 40s.

Marine Collagen Peptides
Supports keratin synthesis & scalp dermal density.”

Feeds the same matrix estrogen used to protect — bulk, bounce and the scalp cushion follicles sit in.

Rosemary Extract
Matched 5% minoxidil for regrowth at 6 months (2015 RCT).”

Boosts scalp microcirculation and challenges DHT — a clinically credible botanical for the woman avoiding pharmaceuticals.

Castor + Rosehip + Frankincense
Ricinoleic acid, vitamin A + boswellic acids.”

Anti-inflammatory oil blend that seals the cuticle and calms the reactive, itchy scalp perimenopause quietly delivers.

Argan & Coconut Oils
Reduce protein loss from the fibre by up to 39%.”

Penetrate the cortex to lock in moisture and rebuild lipid content lost as estrogen declines — the shine and slip women mourn.

Esther & RuthIntroducing the Starter Kit05 / 19
04 — The Starter Kit

Introducing the Starter Kit.

The essentials for hair foundation — so a woman can reclaim what she has lost and begin building the essentials for hair rejuvenation. Four products, one system, engineered around the four pillars the science demands.

Pillar 01
DHT Defense

Ingestible actives blunt the androgen surge driving perimenopausal thinning.

Pillar 02
Follicle Activation

Wake dormant follicles and extend the anagen growth phase.

Pillar 03
Fibre Strength

Rebuild diameter, elasticity and shine in every strand.

Pillar 04
Scalp Health

Restore barrier, microcirculation and the soil hair grows from.

The foundation — a daily ritual designed for the season of loss, and the beginning of return.

Esther & RuthThe System06 / 19
05 — The Starter Kit

Named for the women of the season.

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& Ruth
The Naomi
The Naomi
Pumpkin Seed Oil Capsule
The season of returning full
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The Sarah
The Sarah
Phyto-Caffeine Scalp Tonic
The season of unexpected renewal
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& Ruth
The Hannah
The Hannah
Clarify & Strengthen Shampoo
The season of quiet devotion
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& Ruth
The Kiki
The Kiki
Hydrating Conditioner
The season that shows up every day
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& Ruth
The Elizabeth
The Elizabeth
Density & Renewal Serum
The season that works before it shows
Esther & RuthProduct Roadmap07 / 19
06 — Roadmap

From starter kit to a full collection.

Phase 1
Months 0–6
Starter Kit — Naomi, Sarah, Hannah, Kiki, Elizabeth
Phase 2
Months 6–18
The Deborah · The Miriam · The Abigail · The Lydia · The Christina — Detangler, Mineral Detox, Mask, Face Oil, Lightweight Hair Oil
Phase 3
Months 18–30
Color Care Collection — JoAnne · Shiah · Peyton
Esther & RuthCompetitive Landscape08 / 19
07 — Competitive Landscape

The only brand with all six.

BrandSupplementTopicalsClean LabelMenopauseStorytellingSubscription
Nutrafol
Vegamour
Better Not Younger
Womaness
Esther & Ruth
Offered Not offered Esther & Ruth
Esther & RuthGo-To-Market09 / 19
08 — Go-To-Market

Direct, subscription-first, community-led.

DTC Shopify
Recharge / Skio Subscriptions
Klaviyo + Postscript
Influencer-led launch
Perimenopause communities
Podcast partnerships
Esther & RuthInfluencer Strategy10 / 19
09 — Influencer Strategy

Three phases, one voice.

Phase 1
Seed

Micro + mid-tier creators in the season.

Phase 2
Educate

Education-first storytelling and testimonials.

Phase 3
Convert

Bundles, subscriptions, and referral loops.

Esther & RuthBusiness Model11 / 19
11 — Business Model

High margin.
Compounding revenue.

01
New Customer DTC
First-purchase acquisition through the Starter Kit.
02
Subscription
Auto-replenish for capsules, tonic, shampoo, serum.
03
Cross-Sell
Collection expansion into Phase 2 & 3 SKUs.
Bundle Value vs. Buying Separately
Competitor equivalent — bought separately
Supplement
Nutrafol / similar
~$92
Density serum
Vegamour / similar
~$78
Clarify shampoo
Clean-label premium
~$36
Hydrating conditioner
Olaplex / K18 tier
~$34
Scalp tonic
Caffeine treatment
~$34
Competitor total
~$274
Esther & Ruth Starter Kit
$122

Five products, one ritual, one box — capsules, tonic, shampoo, conditioner and serum engineered to work together for perimenopause hair health.

Savings vs. buying separately
$152 · 55%
Gross Margin
78–85%
Subscription Reorder
~90%
Esther & RuthCapital Structure12 / 19
11 — Capital Structure

Two rounds. Clear purpose.

Angel Round · Now
$150K

Foundation and first production run.

Pre-Seed · Q1 2027
$250–400K

Scale, subscriptions, and clinical validation.

Esther & RuthAngel — Use of Funds13 / 19
12 — Angel · Use of Funds

Where the first $150K goes.

Formulation + stability
Packaging + labels
First production run
Website + e-commerce
Regulatory + legal
Early influencer seeding
Soft launch
Esther & RuthPre-Seed — Use of Funds14 / 19
13 — Pre-Seed · Use of Funds

From launch to scale.

Inventory scale-up
Paid influencer campaigns
Subscription optimization
Clinical pilot
Phase 2 SKUs
6–9 month runway
Esther & RuthBreak-Even15 / 19
14 — Break-Even

Break-even in months, not years.

Break-Even Month
6–8
CAC
$35–55
AOV
$85–120
Sub. Conv.
25–35%
Retention
60–70%
Esther & RuthRevenue Projections16 / 19
15 — Revenue Projections

Three scenarios. One trajectory.

Conservative
Y1$750K
Y2$2.2M
Y3$4.8M
Base Case
Y1$1.2M
Y2$4.5M
Y3$9M
High-Growth
Y1$2M
Y2$8M
Y3$18–22M
Esther & RuthValuation17 / 19
16 — Valuation

Valuation projections.

Beauty / DTC multiples · 3–7× revenue.

Scenario 1 · Y3 $4.8M
$14 – 24M
Scenario 2 · Y3 $9M
$27 – 63M
Scenario 3 · Y3 $20M
$60 – 140M
Esther & RuthWhy We Win18 / 19
18 — Why We Win

Seven reasons this brand wins the season.

01Clean-label + evidence-backed
02Emotional storytelling + scientific credibility
03Subscription-first model
0478–85% gross margins
05Massive underserved demographic
06Founder-led authenticity
07Category-defining brand identity
Esther & RuthClosing19 / 19
Thank you
Esther & Ruth

New Season,
Same Roots.

The first brand built for her season.

Angel Round
$150K
Pre-Seed
$250–400K
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