Unilever Ventures

Unilever Ventures, established in 2002 and headquartered in London, operates as the investment arm of Unilever, focusing on venture capital and private equity. The firm specializes in direct investments in seed, early-stage, and later-stage companies, as well as fund of funds investments targeted at private equity funds. Unilever Ventures invests primarily in sectors such as personal care, digital media, e-commerce, healthcare, and consumer products, with a keen interest in companies that promote sustainable living and innovative technology. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $15 million, favoring minority or majority shareholdings, and aims to take a board seat in its portfolio companies. With additional offices in Mumbai, India, Unilever Ventures emphasizes opportunities in Asia and Europe, particularly Western Europe, while also considering investments in North America. The firm collaborates closely with The Unilever Foundry to support technology innovators through mentorship and growth financing, leveraging Unilever's extensive global ecosystem to accelerate the growth of promising companies.

Gunita Bhasin

Investor

Pawan Chaturvedi

Partner

Olivier Garel

Managing Partner

Isabelle Hemington

Principal

Libby Knowles

Investor

Andrew Lane

Co-Founder and Director

Anna Ohlsson

Partner

Anna Ohlsson-Baskerville

Partner

Devesh Papney

Principal

Clementine Provost

Investor

Priyanka Thakkar

Investor

Stephen Willson

Managing Partner

Past deals in Dietary Supplements

Thesis

Series A in 2023
Provider of supplements intended to make the brain more effective. The company's supplements are personalized according to the user's needs and provide on-demand focus, energy and productivity, enabling consumers who struggle with brain fog and burnout to get access to a tailored product for their unique biology and daily activities.

Thesis

Seed Round in 2023
Provider of supplements intended to make the brain more effective. The company's supplements are personalized according to the user's needs and provide on-demand focus, energy and productivity, enabling consumers who struggle with brain fog and burnout to get access to a tailored product for their unique biology and daily activities.

Genexa

Series A in 2021
Genexa Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Beverly Hills, California, that specializes in the manufacture and sale of over-the-counter medicines. Founded in 2014, the company aims to provide healthier alternatives by using the same active ingredients found in traditional medicines while excluding artificial additives, dyes, and unnecessary chemicals. Genexa offers a range of products designed to address various health concerns, including sleep and stress, pain relief, digestive health, and treatments for colds, flu, sinus issues, and allergies. The company prioritizes clean medicine, ensuring that its offerings are organic and non-GMO. Genexa products are available for purchase through its online store and various retail locations, reflecting its commitment to making medicine safer and more accessible for consumers.

Kopari

Series A in 2019
Inspired by a healthy, mindful lifestyle, Kopari beauty products embrace and enhance the natural splendor and beauty within each of us with 100% pure organic coconut oil. Authentic, simple, and pure, Kopari beauty products promote natural radiance, celebrate vitality, and encourage balance while regenerating hair and skin with one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts, the coconut.

The Nue

Series A in 2019
The Nue Co. Ltd. specializes in the production of science-backed nutritional supplements derived from organic ingredients. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company emphasizes simplicity and creativity, inspired by Danish principles. Its product range includes vitamins, milk protein, plant protein, magnesium, prebiotics, and probiotics, all formulated without toxic preservatives, additives, or fillers. The ingredients are responsibly sourced and clinically proven to address various health concerns, including fatigue, skin issues, inflammation, and digestive problems. The Nue Co. operates on a subscription model through its online platform, ensuring that consumers have easy access to high-quality supplements. Committed to sustainability, the company limits plastic packaging and aims to reduce its carbon footprint, while maintaining transparency and high standards in ingredient sourcing.

Nutrafol

Series B in 2019
Nutrafol offers an integrative approach that’s firmly rooted in pioneering nutraceutical science with drug-free, highly-concentrated natural products clinically shown to improve hair growth performance. The company creates personalized systems that multi-target the various hormonal, environmental, and hereditary causes that can compromise hair health. The team of doctors and researchers seek out scientific advancements at the forefront of genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging to create the next generation of hair health innovation. But always with the goal of optimizing the balance between performance and safety with a holistic, whole body approach that focuses on the individual. Nutrafol was founded on 2014 and is based in New York.

Gallinée

Series A in 2018
Gallinée Ltd is a ground-breaking new skin and body care range that takes care of the skin’s good bacteria. The very first brand to target the skin’s protective ecosystem – the microbiome. Developed by a pharmacist, Gallinée uses a patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics, and lactic acid, based on the latest research in microbiology.

Nutrafol

Series A in 2017
Nutrafol offers an integrative approach that’s firmly rooted in pioneering nutraceutical science with drug-free, highly-concentrated natural products clinically shown to improve hair growth performance. The company creates personalized systems that multi-target the various hormonal, environmental, and hereditary causes that can compromise hair health. The team of doctors and researchers seek out scientific advancements at the forefront of genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging to create the next generation of hair health innovation. But always with the goal of optimizing the balance between performance and safety with a holistic, whole body approach that focuses on the individual. Nutrafol was founded on 2014 and is based in New York.

Froosh

Series A in 2008
Froosh is a leading premium smoothie brand in the Nordics, specializing in fruit smoothies designed to promote healthy living. The company offers a range of smoothies that are made by squeezing, pressing, and mashing fresh fruits into glass bottles and paper cans. Froosh emphasizes the purity of its products by excluding concentrates, added sugars, and preservatives, ensuring that consumers receive only natural fruit beverages. By providing convenient and nutritious options, Froosh aims to help individuals incorporate more fruit into their diets and facilitate healthier lifestyle choices.

Dreamerz Foods

Series B in 2007
Dreamerz Foods, Inc. provides various natural sleep products. It offers natural sleep beverage, a dietary supplement in the form of an all-natural, creamy, and dairy-based functional sleep beverage. The company also provides chocolate pillows, soothing dairy products, and herbal fruit-flavored mix. It offers its products through stores and online shops. Dreamerz Foods, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Attune Foods

Series B in 2007
Attune Foods, Inc. is a producer of organic snacks, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Eugene, Oregon. Established in 2006, the company specializes in probiotic wellness bars available in a variety of flavors, including dark chocolate, chocolate crisp, and mint chocolate, among others. In addition to these bars, Attune Foods offers a range of products such as granolas featuring chocolate or yogurt chips, muesli, cereal products, and graham crackers. The company's focus is on providing customized healthy food options to support consumer wellness.

Dreamerz Foods

Series A in 2006
Dreamerz Foods, Inc. provides various natural sleep products. It offers natural sleep beverage, a dietary supplement in the form of an all-natural, creamy, and dairy-based functional sleep beverage. The company also provides chocolate pillows, soothing dairy products, and herbal fruit-flavored mix. It offers its products through stores and online shops. Dreamerz Foods, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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