Unilever Ventures

Unilever Ventures, established in 2002, is the venture capital and private equity arm of Unilever plc. Based in London with additional offices in Mumbai and San Francisco, it invests in early to late-stage companies and funds, primarily in Europe and the United States, with a focus on consumer-related sectors. These include home and personal care, digital media, e-commerce, consumer products, healthcare, and technology. The firm seeks minority stakes, typically investing between $0.5 million to $15 million, and may take a board seat or observer role in portfolio companies. Unilever Ventures provides access to Unilever's global ecosystem, assets, and expertise, aiming to accelerate the growth of promising startups in the consumer and digital spaces.

Gunita Bhasin

Investor

Pawan Chaturvedi

Partner-Asia

Olivier Garel

Managing Partner and Member of Investment Committee

Rachel Harris

Partner

Isabelle Hemington

Principal

Isabelle Hemington

Principal

Andrew Lane

Co-Founder and Director

Anna Ohlsson

Partner

Devesh Papney

Principal

Clementine Provost

Investor

Priyanka Thakkar

Investor

Stephen Willson

Managing Partner

Jelena Zec

Investor

154 past transactions

Indewild

Seed Round in 2025
The First Ever Ayurvedic Beauty Brand, People Powered & Expert Backed. Combining 5000 Years Of Ayurvedic Rituals With Modern Dermatology & Clean Ingredients.

RAS Luxury Oils

Series A in 2025
RAS Luxury Oils provides natural and organic skincare products.

Arata

Series A in 2024
Arata is a company that specializes in high-performance, plant-based hair care and personal care products. Founded in 2017 by Dhruv Madhok and Dhruv Bhasin, the company is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Arata's offerings include a range of unisex products such as hair gel, shampoo, face and body wash, and hair cream. All products are vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without harmful chemicals like SLS and parabens, making them suitable for all individuals. The company's commitment to sustainability and the use of clinically proven technology underscores its focus on providing natural, skin-friendly solutions for consumers seeking effective personal care products.

OneSkin

Series A in 2024
OneSkin Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on developing innovative solutions to combat skin aging. Founded by a team of four PhDs and longevity scientists, the company specializes in creating advanced human 3D skin models for research, development, and validation of skincare products, including new anti-aging compounds. OneSkin has developed a proprietary peptide, OS-01, which is designed to reduce the biological age of the skin by decreasing the accumulation of aged cells, enhancing cellular repair capacity, and strengthening the epidermal barrier. The company's flagship product, OS-01 Topical Supplement, is formulated to target the root causes of skin aging and is suitable for all skin types. In addition to its product offerings, OneSkin provides in vitro testing services using its animal-free 3D human tissue models, facilitating efficacy and safety assessments for the cosmetic and ingredient supplier industries.

ClayCo. Cosmetics

Series A in 2024
ClayCo. Cosmetics brings ancient beauty rituals from across the world, in one platform.

Oak Essentials

Series A in 2024
Oak Essentials is a premium skincare brand that focuses on delivering effective, hydrating products to promote daily skincare routines and achieve youthful, healthy skin. Their range, suitable for all ages, emphasizes natural ingredients and simplicity, encouraging a holistic approach to beauty and wellness.

Create Wellness

Series A in 2024
Create Wellness specializes in the production and sale of creatine monohydrate gummies, a unique offering in the health and wellness market. These gummies are designed to be taken daily, with each gummy containing 1.5g of creatine, aiming to improve focus, strength, and endurance. The product is vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences. Create Wellness is committed to reversing the stigma around creatine use by providing a convenient, pure, and effective form of creatine supplementation. The company operates online, offering monthly supplies of their product to customers seeking to enhance their fitness and wellness routines.

ESQA

Series B in 2024
ESQA Cosmetics offers a comprehensive range of make-up and personal care items. The company creates vegan products and formulated without harmful ingredients to enhance natural beauty. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Perelel

Series A in 2024
Perelel is a manufacturer of dietary supplements specifically focused on the different stages of a woman's reproductive life cycle. The company develops fertility, prenatal, and postnatal vitamins aimed at supporting the health of women from conception through postpartum. By providing essential vitamins and minerals tailored to each stage of motherhood, Perelel enables women to access the necessary nutrients to enhance their overall well-being during this critical period.

STRAAND

Seed Round in 2023
STRAAND is a manufacturer specializing in retail health and personal care products, primarily focusing on hair care. The company produces prebiotic hair care products designed for scalp care, ensuring its formulations are both chemical-free and cruelty-free. STRAAND aims to improve the scalp microbiome, offering customers comprehensive hair care solutions at affordable prices.

WishCare

Series A in 2023
WishCare is a manufacturer and online retailer specializing in natural, toxin-free beauty and personal care products. The company provides a diverse selection of beauty kits and wellness items, including haircare and skincare solutions such as bond repair hair treatments, hair growth serums, face serums, sunscreens, and active-based body lotions. By focusing on sustainable and non-toxic formulations, WishCare aims to meet consumer needs while offering a unique and hassle-free shopping experience. The brand's commitment to health and sustainability enables customers to enhance their well-being and achieve a rejuvenated appearance.

The 7 Virtues Beauty

Venture Round in 2023
The 7 Virtues Beauty manufactures and markets perfumes to help finance causes for peace. Our contemporary collection includes: Orange Blossom Rose Amber, Vetiver Elemi, Grapefruit Lime, Patchouli Citrus, Jasmine Neroli and Vanilla Woods. We also have a peace blend box that empowers you to blend our fragrances and create your own signature peace fragrance.

What's Up Wellness

Seed Round in 2023
What's Up Wellness is a digital wellness brand focused on promoting health and well-being through its range of healthcare supplements. The company offers products such as biotin gummies and multivitamins designed to support hair growth, enhance skin brightness, and strengthen nails. Additionally, its offerings aim to foster relaxation and improve sleep quality, positioning themselves as effective solutions for both wellness and beauty needs. Through its products, What's Up Wellness seeks to create a healthy community that encourages individuals to prioritize their overall wellness.

HealthifyMe

Series D in 2023
HealthifyMe is a fitness application that supports users in achieving their health and weight loss objectives through digital platforms, including computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 and based in Bangalore, India, the application allows users to track calories, nutrition, and fitness activities while monitoring their weight and overall health. It also enables users to set personalized health goals and access expert advice from nutritionists and fitness trainers. The platform features an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to help users manage their dietary intake and receive tailored online fitness consultations. Through its comprehensive tools and expert guidance, HealthifyMe aims to enhance individual wellness and promote healthier lifestyles.

Thesis

Series A in 2023
Thesis offers personalized brain supplements that cater to all types of brains. They create potent nutritional compounds to improve mental function and provide individualized suggestions depending on their customers' goals and brain chemistry.

Thesis

Seed Round in 2023
Thesis offers personalized brain supplements that cater to all types of brains. They create potent nutritional compounds to improve mental function and provide individualized suggestions depending on their customers' goals and brain chemistry.

Womaness

Seed Round in 2023
Womaness is a company that specializes in developing and offering a comprehensive range of modern menopause products aimed at addressing various symptoms experienced during this life stage. The company operates an e-commerce platform that provides solutions for issues such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and skin changes, while also promoting awareness and conversation around menopause. Its product line is formulated without harmful ingredients, including parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and added hormones, ensuring they are safe, gluten-free, and vegan. In addition to its innovative products, Womaness fosters a supportive community where women can access trustworthy advice and share their experiences, enhancing their journey through menopause.

STRAAND

Pre Seed Round in 2023
STRAAND is a manufacturer specializing in retail health and personal care products, primarily focusing on hair care. The company produces prebiotic hair care products designed for scalp care, ensuring its formulations are both chemical-free and cruelty-free. STRAAND aims to improve the scalp microbiome, offering customers comprehensive hair care solutions at affordable prices.

ESQA

Series A in 2022
ESQA Cosmetics offers a comprehensive range of make-up and personal care items. The company creates vegan products and formulated without harmful ingredients to enhance natural beauty. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

YOU (Youvit)

Series B in 2022
YOU is a health and lifestyle company providing multivitamins for adults with delicious fruit flavors. With various variants for beauty, women's health, children's multivitamins, and other functions, YOUVIT is now one of the most popular multivitamin supplements among millennials in Indonesia. The multivitamins is packaged in the form of gummy candy and are available in various pharmacies, stores, mini markets, and supermarkets and can also be purchased online on its company website or in various well-known online shops and marketplaces. Wouter van der Kolk founded the company in Jakarta, Jakarta Raya in 2015.

Perelel

Seed Round in 2022
Perelel is a manufacturer of dietary supplements specifically focused on the different stages of a woman's reproductive life cycle. The company develops fertility, prenatal, and postnatal vitamins aimed at supporting the health of women from conception through postpartum. By providing essential vitamins and minerals tailored to each stage of motherhood, Perelel enables women to access the necessary nutrients to enhance their overall well-being during this critical period.

Rael

Series B in 2022
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness, offering a range of high-quality products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by providing safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The product line includes organic cotton pads, pantyliners, tampons, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to meet everyday personal care needs. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty sector with its "period beauty" products. Since its establishment in 2017, the company has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to 13 countries, including retail partnerships with Target. Rael's commitment to delivering chemical-free and effective products reflects its mission to prioritize women's health and well-being in the feminine care industry.

Plum

Series C in 2022
Plum is a skincare and beauty company that focuses on providing chemical-free and vegan products designed for personal wellness. The company's offerings include a range of skincare items such as night gels, face washes, moisturizing creams, and face oils. Plum emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental responsibility by ensuring its products are free from harmful chemicals, including sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phytates. Additionally, Plum's haircare line is specifically formulated to be silicone-free and sulfate-free, catering to individuals with damaged hair or dandruff concerns. Overall, Plum aims to deliver effective beauty solutions that prioritize health and sustainability.

Gousto

Secondary Market in 2022
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by Timo and James, the company addresses the challenges of meal preparation by offering an easy online platform where users can select from a weekly updated menu of recipes. Each recipe is developed by a team of chefs and tested by their friends and families to ensure quality and appeal. Gousto allows subscribers the flexibility to pause their service as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. The company has evolved from its initial market stall offerings into a comprehensive service that simplifies the cooking process while promoting healthy eating.

DealShare

Series E in 2022
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup that operates an online platform focused on multi-category consumer products, primarily targeting the growing base of users in non-metro and rural markets in India. The company aims to serve the 500 million users who are less familiar with online shopping and predominantly engage through mobile and social media. DealShare simplifies the purchasing process, allowing users to buy products with just a few clicks, and encourages them to share deals with friends. The platform features a diverse product catalog, including fruits, vegetables, grocery items, fashion accessories, and home décor. By leveraging demand aggregation and social virality, DealShare reduces operational costs and offers discounts based on group purchases, making it more affordable for users. The company emphasizes a curated assortment of products to enhance capital and price efficiency.

Ombre

Seed Round in 2021
Ombre is a company that specializes in microbiome testing, providing a testing kit that combines personalized probiotics with microbiome analysis. The company's offerings include subscription-based customized testing, which delivers science-backed probiotics tailored to individual needs. This approach aims to provide actionable insights for the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By focusing on the root causes of gut health issues, Ombre enables customers to better understand and improve their microbiome, promoting overall wellness.

CreatorIQ

Series D in 2021
CreatorIQ is an enterprise marketing platform that specializes in influencer marketing, designed to help brands manage and optimize their campaigns effectively. The platform facilitates data-driven creator discovery, allowing companies to identify the right talent for their campaigns. It also streamlines workflows by managing creator relationships and automatically monitoring key performance metrics for each post. CreatorIQ's solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as ABInbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Sephora, and Unilever, enabling them to achieve significant business results through enhanced influencer marketing strategies while ensuring brand safety and delivering meaningful measurement.

KhataBook

Series C in 2021
KhataBook is a leading SaaS company in India that offers a smartphone-based ledger application designed to assist micro, small, and medium businesses in managing their financial transactions. The application enables users to securely track business and personal credits, automatically sends payment reminders to customers, and facilitates online payment collection via UPI and QR codes. With its user-friendly interface available in over 11 languages, KhataBook has garnered a significant user base, boasting more than 20 million registered users. The company's innovative solutions have made a notable impact on India's business landscape, earning it recognition as the "Best Innovative Mobile App" at the India Digital Awards in 2020.

Minimalist

Series A in 2021
Minimalist is a rapidly growing skincare brand known for its commitment to Transparent Beauty and a clean approach to skincare. The company offers an extensive range of products designed to address various skin concerns, including anti-acne solutions, toners, and serums. Minimalist is recognized for its transparency regarding ingredient sourcing and formulation, ensuring that customers are well-informed about what they apply to their skin. Key offerings include popular products featuring ingredients such as Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, and Alpha Arbutin. By focusing on affordability and accessibility, Minimalist aims to provide high-quality skincare options for all consumers.

HealthifyMe

Series C in 2021
HealthifyMe is a fitness application that supports users in achieving their health and weight loss objectives through digital platforms, including computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 and based in Bangalore, India, the application allows users to track calories, nutrition, and fitness activities while monitoring their weight and overall health. It also enables users to set personalized health goals and access expert advice from nutritionists and fitness trainers. The platform features an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to help users manage their dietary intake and receive tailored online fitness consultations. Through its comprehensive tools and expert guidance, HealthifyMe aims to enhance individual wellness and promote healthier lifestyles.

Convosight

Series A in 2021
Convosight is a community management platform based in New Delhi, India, designed for Facebook group administrators to enhance engagement and monetize their online communities. The company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that utilizes data analytics and machine learning to assist community builders in managing their groups effectively. Convosight's platform offers various tools, including metrics for member engagement, growth statistics, and notifications, empowering clients to foster interactions and optimize their communities. By focusing on community engagement, Convosight enables entrepreneurs to leverage their online presence for business growth.

Grabango

Series B in 2021
Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry, focusing on grocery and convenience stores. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience. Its system employs cameras and shelf sensors to track items as customers select them, automatically adding them to a virtual basket. Shoppers can then use a registered payment method through the Grabango app to complete their purchases without waiting in line. After leaving the store, customers receive a digital receipt on their phones. Grabango's technology is designed to retrofit existing retail spaces, allowing large-scale retailers to implement checkout-free shopping while ensuring high accuracy in real-world environments. The company prioritizes customer privacy by anonymizing data and does not use facial recognition technology.

Huma

Series C in 2021
Huma is a global health technology company that specializes in creating a modular platform for digital 'hospitals at home' across various disease areas. The platform integrates predictive algorithms, digital biomarkers, and real-world data to enhance proactive and predictive healthcare. By connecting information from hospital databases, patient wearables, and mobile devices, Huma provides healthcare providers with real-time insights. The company focuses on advancing connected care for patients and accelerating research and therapy development. It collaborates with leading healthcare institutions to assess and improve health outcomes, empowering healthcare professionals to utilize data effectively for better patient care.

Womaness

Seed Round in 2021
Womaness is a company that specializes in developing and offering a comprehensive range of modern menopause products aimed at addressing various symptoms experienced during this life stage. The company operates an e-commerce platform that provides solutions for issues such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and skin changes, while also promoting awareness and conversation around menopause. Its product line is formulated without harmful ingredients, including parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and added hormones, ensuring they are safe, gluten-free, and vegan. In addition to its innovative products, Womaness fosters a supportive community where women can access trustworthy advice and share their experiences, enhancing their journey through menopause.

Limitless

Series B in 2021
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that facilitates connections between businesses and qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. By leveraging customer engagement, the platform allows businesses to provide faster and more efficient service at a reduced cost. Customers act as brand ambassadors, assisting their peers while receiving rewards in return. Expert responses and customer feedback contribute to the training of the company's AI systems, enabling the automation of low-value queries over time. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients including Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage, enhancing customer service efficiency and overall satisfaction.

Exponent Beauty

Seed Round in 2021
Exponent Beauty is a skincare company founded by Liz Whitman in March 2019, focused on providing clinically proven skincare solutions. The company develops formulations that maintain their effectiveness throughout their product lifecycle. Exponent Beauty utilizes tools that help consumers identify their specific skin concerns, allowing them to access tailored product recommendations and ingredient information. Among its offerings is a vitamin C test kit, which aids in selecting the most suitable skincare products. Through these resources, Exponent Beauty empowers customers to make informed choices for more effective skincare.

BYBI

Series A in 2020
BYBI is a vegan and sustainable skincare brand founded in 2017 by beauty bloggers Elsie and Dominika, who are trained formulators and skincare experts. The company specializes in creating natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products designed to optimize skin health. BYBI's product range includes lip scrubs, lip balms, face mists, natural charcoal, and clay masks, all made from natural ingredients. Their formulations aim to promote skin health and well-being while minimizing side effects, catering to consumers seeking effective and environmentally conscious skincare solutions.

Plum

Series B in 2020
Plum is a skincare and beauty company that focuses on providing chemical-free and vegan products designed for personal wellness. The company's offerings include a range of skincare items such as night gels, face washes, moisturizing creams, and face oils. Plum emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental responsibility by ensuring its products are free from harmful chemicals, including sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phytates. Additionally, Plum's haircare line is specifically formulated to be silicone-free and sulfate-free, catering to individuals with damaged hair or dandruff concerns. Overall, Plum aims to deliver effective beauty solutions that prioritize health and sustainability.

Runa

Series A in 2020
Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail capable of sending and accepting digital value at scale. With Runa, companies can pay the people they serve in any form of digital value, anywhere, instantly. The Runa Network provides a wide range of digital payout types including gift cards, prepaid cards, subscriptions, donations, cryptocurrencies and more. Legacy payment mechanisms struggle to adapt to low-volume, high-velocity transactions both locally and globally, such as sending payouts to gig workers, creators, or sending rewards to customers or employees wherever they are. Runa’s infrastructure and network facilitates payouts to these recipients, helping businesses expand their reach, retain their users while modernizing the way in which they manage and transfer money: instantly, internationally, and free of charge for the senders and the recipient. Runa was established as WeGift in October 2016 by Aron Alexander in London, England.

MIRA BEAUTYâ„¢

Seed Round in 2020
MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.

CreatorIQ

Series C in 2020
CreatorIQ is an enterprise marketing platform that specializes in influencer marketing, designed to help brands manage and optimize their campaigns effectively. The platform facilitates data-driven creator discovery, allowing companies to identify the right talent for their campaigns. It also streamlines workflows by managing creator relationships and automatically monitoring key performance metrics for each post. CreatorIQ's solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as ABInbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Sephora, and Unilever, enabling them to achieve significant business results through enhanced influencer marketing strategies while ensuring brand safety and delivering meaningful measurement.

Milkbasket

Series B in 2020
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.

KhataBook

Series B in 2020
KhataBook is a leading SaaS company in India that offers a smartphone-based ledger application designed to assist micro, small, and medium businesses in managing their financial transactions. The application enables users to securely track business and personal credits, automatically sends payment reminders to customers, and facilitates online payment collection via UPI and QR codes. With its user-friendly interface available in over 11 languages, KhataBook has garnered a significant user base, boasting more than 20 million registered users. The company's innovative solutions have made a notable impact on India's business landscape, earning it recognition as the "Best Innovative Mobile App" at the India Digital Awards in 2020.

Cult.Fit

Series D in 2020
CureFit is a Bangalore-based health and fitness company established in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori. It offers integrated digital and offline experiences across fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, aiming to make these aspects of life fun and accessible. The company provides trainer-led group workout classes, healthy meal delivery services, yoga and meditation sessions for mental fitness, and hassle-free medical and lifestyle care through its mobile application.

Shop101

Series C in 2020
Shop101 is a social commerce platform based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, that empowers entrepreneurs to establish an online presence and sell products through popular social media channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram with no upfront investment. Founded in 2015, the platform allows users, including housewives, college students, and young graduates, to create their online stores in under two minutes and access a diverse range of products from the Shop101 Supply platform. The Shop101 mobile application facilitates seamless selling by offering comprehensive services such as order processing, inventory management, logistics across India—including cash on delivery options—and payment support. With over 9 million individuals utilizing the platform, Shop101 aims to simplify the process of e-commerce for budding entrepreneurs.

Rael

Series A in 2020
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness, offering a range of high-quality products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by providing safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The product line includes organic cotton pads, pantyliners, tampons, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to meet everyday personal care needs. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty sector with its "period beauty" products. Since its establishment in 2017, the company has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to 13 countries, including retail partnerships with Target. Rael's commitment to delivering chemical-free and effective products reflects its mission to prioritize women's health and well-being in the feminine care industry.

Peel-Works

Series C in 2019
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company that focuses on enhancing eCommerce solutions for corner stores in India. Its flagship platform, Taikee, is an ISO-certified B2B grocery eCommerce service that connects traditional grocery retailers directly with leading FMCG brands. This integration allows retailers to conveniently source a diverse range of products at competitive prices through a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. Taikee addresses critical challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and cash flow issues by ensuring next-day delivery, thereby enabling retailers to provide a superior shopping experience for their customers. Additionally, Peel-Works offers inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights at the store level, helping clients optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty. Through its tech-driven approach, Peel-Works is dedicated to improving sales and profitability for corner stores across India.

ZitSticka

Series A in 2019
ZitSticka, Inc. is a skincare company founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializing in acne treatments that address various stages of acne development. The company is known for its innovative KILLA patch, which features self-dissolving microdarts infused with dermatologically supported ingredients designed to disrupt early-stage zits. ZitSticka's product line includes these patches along with priming CLEANA swabs, which are sold together in kits. The company's offerings are available through wholesalers and online, adhering to all FDA cosmetic regulatory standards. Founded by Robbie Miller and Daniel Kaplan, ZitSticka emphasizes evidence-based solutions for acne, providing consumers with effective spot treatment options.

Peel-Works

Series B in 2019
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company that focuses on enhancing eCommerce solutions for corner stores in India. Its flagship platform, Taikee, is an ISO-certified B2B grocery eCommerce service that connects traditional grocery retailers directly with leading FMCG brands. This integration allows retailers to conveniently source a diverse range of products at competitive prices through a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. Taikee addresses critical challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and cash flow issues by ensuring next-day delivery, thereby enabling retailers to provide a superior shopping experience for their customers. Additionally, Peel-Works offers inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights at the store level, helping clients optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty. Through its tech-driven approach, Peel-Works is dedicated to improving sales and profitability for corner stores across India.

Kopari Beauty

Series A in 2019
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.

Gousto

Series F in 2019
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by Timo and James, the company addresses the challenges of meal preparation by offering an easy online platform where users can select from a weekly updated menu of recipes. Each recipe is developed by a team of chefs and tested by their friends and families to ensure quality and appeal. Gousto allows subscribers the flexibility to pause their service as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. The company has evolved from its initial market stall offerings into a comprehensive service that simplifies the cooking process while promoting healthy eating.

The Nue

Series A in 2019
The Nue Co. Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in producing nutritional supplements made from organic ingredients. Established in 2016, The Nue Co. focuses on creating products such as vitamins, milk protein, plant protein, magnesium, prebiotics, and probiotics, with an emphasis on traceability and quality. The company's formulation approach is rooted in simplicity and creativity, utilizing powerful organic foods rich in specific nutrients rather than artificial additives. Their supplements are free from toxic preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners, ensuring that every ingredient is responsibly sourced and clinically validated. Additionally, The Nue Co. operates an online subscription platform for product distribution, while prioritizing environmentally friendly practices by limiting plastic packaging and striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Their mission is to provide science-backed supplements that promote overall health and wellness.

Cult.Fit

Series D in 2019
CureFit is a Bangalore-based health and fitness company established in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori. It offers integrated digital and offline experiences across fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, aiming to make these aspects of life fun and accessible. The company provides trainer-led group workout classes, healthy meal delivery services, yoga and meditation sessions for mental fitness, and hassle-free medical and lifestyle care through its mobile application.

Scentials

Series A in 2019
Scentials is a beauty brands studio that specializes in the development of skincare and fragrance products, leveraging partnerships with prominent Indian celebrities from sports, film, and entertainment. This unique platform focuses on rapid innovation across various beauty categories, offering an extensive range of fragrances, skincare, makeup, and men's grooming items. By collaborating with well-known personalities, Scentials enhances its brand visibility and outreach through traditional and social media channels, ensuring that customers have access to authentic products at affordable prices.

Frontier Markets

Seed Round in 2019
Frontier Markets is a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for rural customers in India by providing access to essential products and services. Recognizing that 551 million rural individuals lack sufficient infrastructure for economic improvement, the company utilizes a women-centric model to foster local entrepreneurship. Frontier Markets recruits and trains women, known as Saral Jeevan Sahelis, who leverage a digital platform, the Meri Saheli app, to facilitate door-to-door sales and deliveries. This approach not only empowers women but also enables them to earn a sustainable income while serving their communities. The company has successfully connected over 700,000 rural customers to more than one million quality solutions in sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, and homecare. By collaborating with fintech and FMCG companies, Frontier Markets offers additional services, including doorstep ATM access and essential goods delivery. With a strong emphasis on local distribution and technology, Frontier Markets aims to scale its operations and connect 100 million rural customers with a network of digitally proficient women entrepreneurs, effectively addressing the last-mile delivery challenge in rural India.

CreatorIQ

Series B in 2019
CreatorIQ is an enterprise marketing platform that specializes in influencer marketing, designed to help brands manage and optimize their campaigns effectively. The platform facilitates data-driven creator discovery, allowing companies to identify the right talent for their campaigns. It also streamlines workflows by managing creator relationships and automatically monitoring key performance metrics for each post. CreatorIQ's solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as ABInbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Sephora, and Unilever, enabling them to achieve significant business results through enhanced influencer marketing strategies while ensuring brand safety and delivering meaningful measurement.

Skupos

Series B in 2019
Skupos Inc. is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for retailers, distributors, and brands, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in the convenience store sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Denver, Skupos offers tools that enable real-time monitoring of inventory, sales, and store performance. The platform facilitates automated purchasing and operational analytics, allowing c-store operators to make informed, data-driven decisions. By connecting independent businesses with brands and distributors, Skupos aims to streamline processes and create marketing opportunities, ultimately fostering a more lucrative and competitive retail environment.

Milkbasket

Series B in 2019
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.

SunBasket

Series E in 2019
SunBasket is a meal kit delivery service that focuses on providing healthy, organic ingredients and personalized recipes directly to consumers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian plans, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a curated menu. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from numerous farms, ranches, and fishermen, SunBasket ensures the quality of its offerings, which include non-GMO produce, antibiotic and hormone-free meats, and sustainably sourced seafood. This approach not only simplifies meal planning and shopping but also encourages customers to prepare delicious and nutritious meals while promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Peel-Works

Series B in 2019
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company that focuses on enhancing eCommerce solutions for corner stores in India. Its flagship platform, Taikee, is an ISO-certified B2B grocery eCommerce service that connects traditional grocery retailers directly with leading FMCG brands. This integration allows retailers to conveniently source a diverse range of products at competitive prices through a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. Taikee addresses critical challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and cash flow issues by ensuring next-day delivery, thereby enabling retailers to provide a superior shopping experience for their customers. Additionally, Peel-Works offers inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights at the store level, helping clients optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty. Through its tech-driven approach, Peel-Works is dedicated to improving sales and profitability for corner stores across India.

Runa

Series A in 2019
Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail capable of sending and accepting digital value at scale. With Runa, companies can pay the people they serve in any form of digital value, anywhere, instantly. The Runa Network provides a wide range of digital payout types including gift cards, prepaid cards, subscriptions, donations, cryptocurrencies and more. Legacy payment mechanisms struggle to adapt to low-volume, high-velocity transactions both locally and globally, such as sending payouts to gig workers, creators, or sending rewards to customers or employees wherever they are. Runa’s infrastructure and network facilitates payouts to these recipients, helping businesses expand their reach, retain their users while modernizing the way in which they manage and transfer money: instantly, internationally, and free of charge for the senders and the recipient. Runa was established as WeGift in October 2016 by Aron Alexander in London, England.

Dr Roebuck's

Venture Round in 2019
Dr Roebuck's is a skin care brand focused on delivering effective solutions for dry, sensitive skin and conditions like eczema. The company utilizes clean, cruelty-free formulations that emphasize minimal, yet potent ingredients, many of which are sourced from Australia. Each product is designed to provide nourishment while being free from parabens, sulfates, gluten, fillers, synthetic fragrances, and harmful chemicals. Dr Roebuck's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its use of fair-trade and personally vetted ingredients, ensuring that every vitamin, antioxidant, and active component is both skin-safe and environmentally responsible. The brand caters to a wide range of skin types, promoting a positive and healthy approach to skin care.

TheLorry

Corporate Round in 2019
TheLorry is a Malaysia-based online platform established in 2014 by Nadhir Ashafiq that specializes in lorry booking and logistics services. It connects individuals and businesses with professional home movers and drivers, offering a variety of services including house moving, office relocation, furniture disposal, and lorry rental. The platform provides price-fixed quotations to enhance transparency and convenience for users. In addition to transportation, TheLorry offers supplementary services such as packing, wrapping, assembly, and disassembly upon request. The company prides itself on its extensive network of reputable vendors, ensuring the safe and secure transport of goods to their final destinations, while also emphasizing friendly customer service. Customer reviews on the platform help potential clients gauge the quality of service and the company’s overall performance.

Limitless

Series A in 2019
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that facilitates connections between businesses and qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. By leveraging customer engagement, the platform allows businesses to provide faster and more efficient service at a reduced cost. Customers act as brand ambassadors, assisting their peers while receiving rewards in return. Expert responses and customer feedback contribute to the training of the company's AI systems, enabling the automation of low-value queries over time. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients including Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage, enhancing customer service efficiency and overall satisfaction.

Nutrafol

Series B in 2019
Nutrafol is a prominent brand specializing in hair growth supplements for both men and women, founded in 2014 and based in New York. As the leading dermatologist-recommended company in this sector, Nutrafol adopts a comprehensive approach to wellness, targeting the internal factors that contribute to hair loss and overall hair health. Its product line features clinically-backed nutraceutical supplements that utilize a blend of natural botanicals, designed to address issues such as stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and free radicals. Nutrafol's commitment to scientific research is supported by a team of doctors and researchers focused on advancements in genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging medicine. The brand is endorsed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists across the United States, establishing its reputation for reliable and effective hair health solutions.

Gousto

Series E in 2019
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by Timo and James, the company addresses the challenges of meal preparation by offering an easy online platform where users can select from a weekly updated menu of recipes. Each recipe is developed by a team of chefs and tested by their friends and families to ensure quality and appeal. Gousto allows subscribers the flexibility to pause their service as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. The company has evolved from its initial market stall offerings into a comprehensive service that simplifies the cooking process while promoting healthy eating.

MIRA BEAUTYâ„¢

Seed Round in 2019
MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.

Milkbasket

Series A in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.

Shop101

Series B in 2018
Shop101 is a social commerce platform based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, that empowers entrepreneurs to establish an online presence and sell products through popular social media channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram with no upfront investment. Founded in 2015, the platform allows users, including housewives, college students, and young graduates, to create their online stores in under two minutes and access a diverse range of products from the Shop101 Supply platform. The Shop101 mobile application facilitates seamless selling by offering comprehensive services such as order processing, inventory management, logistics across India—including cash on delivery options—and payment support. With over 9 million individuals utilizing the platform, Shop101 aims to simplify the process of e-commerce for budding entrepreneurs.

Plum

Series A in 2018
Plum is a skincare and beauty company that focuses on providing chemical-free and vegan products designed for personal wellness. The company's offerings include a range of skincare items such as night gels, face washes, moisturizing creams, and face oils. Plum emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental responsibility by ensuring its products are free from harmful chemicals, including sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phytates. Additionally, Plum's haircare line is specifically formulated to be silicone-free and sulfate-free, catering to individuals with damaged hair or dandruff concerns. Overall, Plum aims to deliver effective beauty solutions that prioritize health and sustainability.

CognitionX

Venture Round in 2018
CognitionX Ltd. is a market intelligence platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, the company organizes and curates a wealth of industry information, making it accessible and useful for various organizations, from global enterprises to startups. CognitionX offers a comprehensive library of up-to-date AI news and insights, along with resources necessary for developing AI solutions. The platform features an Enterprise edition that allows large firms to leverage internal expertise and connect with a global network of specialists. Additionally, CognitionX fosters community engagement through newsletters, topical events, industry research, and talent services, all aimed at promoting the responsible adoption of AI technologies.

Shop101

Series A in 2018
Shop101 is a social commerce platform based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, that empowers entrepreneurs to establish an online presence and sell products through popular social media channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram with no upfront investment. Founded in 2015, the platform allows users, including housewives, college students, and young graduates, to create their online stores in under two minutes and access a diverse range of products from the Shop101 Supply platform. The Shop101 mobile application facilitates seamless selling by offering comprehensive services such as order processing, inventory management, logistics across India—including cash on delivery options—and payment support. With over 9 million individuals utilizing the platform, Shop101 aims to simplify the process of e-commerce for budding entrepreneurs.

Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand

Series A in 2018
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand, Inc. is a cosmetics manufacturer based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011. The company produces a diverse range of beauty products, including liquid lipsticks, lip care items, setting powders, illuminators, glitter, face oils, eyebrow gels, eyeshadows, and eyeliners. Beauty Bakerie sells its products through an online platform as well as in over 1,000 retail locations worldwide, including major retailers like ULTA, Nordstrom, and Target. The brand has gained significant recognition for its unique aesthetic and product offerings, earning accolades from prestigious publications such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Forbes. With a growing social media presence boasting over one million followers, Beauty Bakerie has established itself as a rapidly expanding player in the cosmetics industry. The brand is led by its founder, who is instrumental in shaping its vision and product development. As a subsidiary of Unilever N.V., Beauty Bakerie continues to innovate and engage with its customer base effectively.

Milkbasket

Series A in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.

Ombre

Seed Round in 2018
Ombre is a company that specializes in microbiome testing, providing a testing kit that combines personalized probiotics with microbiome analysis. The company's offerings include subscription-based customized testing, which delivers science-backed probiotics tailored to individual needs. This approach aims to provide actionable insights for the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By focusing on the root causes of gut health issues, Ombre enables customers to better understand and improve their microbiome, promoting overall wellness.

Voltea

Venture Round in 2018
Voltea specializes in advanced water purification technologies aimed at effectively removing dissolved salts from various water sources. The company offers innovative solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Its DiEntry product provides a reliable, salt-free water alternative for households, ensuring quality water throughout the home. For commercial clients, the CapDI system is trusted by businesses ranging from brewpubs and coffee houses to major corporations like Pepsi and Marriott, delivering high-quality water for their products. Voltea's technology not only allows for tunable salt removal with minimal chemical usage but also facilitates easy scalability to accommodate increased water demands. Additionally, the system promotes environmental sustainability by enabling unrecovered water to return to the ecosystem, helping clients reduce both economic costs and their environmental footprint.

True Botanicals

Series A in 2018
True Botanicals, Inc. is a manufacturer of luxury natural skincare and personal care products based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in creating nontoxic products that include cleansers, toners, face oils, serums, sunscreens, and hair care items. True Botanicals emphasizes the use of concentrated bio-active ingredients sourced from vegan materials, ensuring that its offerings are free from harmful toxins and fillers. The company's approach goes beyond traditional anti-aging skincare, targeting specific skin concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles. True Botanicals provides personalized skincare routines based on individual user profiles and offers ongoing support to enhance the overall user experience. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.

Trinny London

Venture Round in 2018
Trinny London Limited is a cosmetic brand founded in 2017 by Trinny Woodall, based in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. The company specializes in cream-based makeup products designed for women, emphasizing versatility and personalization. Trinny London's innovative Match2Me online tool analyzes individual characteristics such as eye, hair, and skin color, providing tailored product recommendations. Its product range includes face items like BFF cream, foundation, and highlighters, as well as cheek and eye products such as Lip2cheek and eye shades. Additionally, the brand features a lip collection comprising glosses and colors. Trinny London operates primarily through an online platform, allowing customers to conveniently access and order personalized makeup solutions directly to their homes. The company is a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

Gallinée

Series A in 2018
Gallinée Ltd is an innovative skincare and body care brand that focuses on nurturing the skin's microbiome, the protective ecosystem of good bacteria. Developed by a pharmacist, the company offers a range of products designed to protect and enhance skin health through a patented blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and lactic acid. These formulations are grounded in the latest microbiological research and aim to support the skin's natural microflora, particularly for those with sensitive skin. By prioritizing the health of beneficial bacteria, Gallinée provides effective solutions for maintaining skin balance and overall wellness.

Milkbasket

Seed Round in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.

Peel-Works

Series B in 2017
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company that focuses on enhancing eCommerce solutions for corner stores in India. Its flagship platform, Taikee, is an ISO-certified B2B grocery eCommerce service that connects traditional grocery retailers directly with leading FMCG brands. This integration allows retailers to conveniently source a diverse range of products at competitive prices through a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. Taikee addresses critical challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and cash flow issues by ensuring next-day delivery, thereby enabling retailers to provide a superior shopping experience for their customers. Additionally, Peel-Works offers inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights at the store level, helping clients optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty. Through its tech-driven approach, Peel-Works is dedicated to improving sales and profitability for corner stores across India.

Limitless

Seed Round in 2017
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that facilitates connections between businesses and qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. By leveraging customer engagement, the platform allows businesses to provide faster and more efficient service at a reduced cost. Customers act as brand ambassadors, assisting their peers while receiving rewards in return. Expert responses and customer feedback contribute to the training of the company's AI systems, enabling the automation of low-value queries over time. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients including Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage, enhancing customer service efficiency and overall satisfaction.

Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand

Seed Round in 2017
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand, Inc. is a cosmetics manufacturer based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011. The company produces a diverse range of beauty products, including liquid lipsticks, lip care items, setting powders, illuminators, glitter, face oils, eyebrow gels, eyeshadows, and eyeliners. Beauty Bakerie sells its products through an online platform as well as in over 1,000 retail locations worldwide, including major retailers like ULTA, Nordstrom, and Target. The brand has gained significant recognition for its unique aesthetic and product offerings, earning accolades from prestigious publications such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Forbes. With a growing social media presence boasting over one million followers, Beauty Bakerie has established itself as a rapidly expanding player in the cosmetics industry. The brand is led by its founder, who is instrumental in shaping its vision and product development. As a subsidiary of Unilever N.V., Beauty Bakerie continues to innovate and engage with its customer base effectively.

Helpling

Venture Round in 2017
Helpling is an online platform that offers on-demand home cleaning services outside the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, it enables customers to book vetted and insured cleaners through its website or app with minimal effort. This service allows users to reclaim their time for personal activities while providing cleaners with a streamlined way to connect with new clients and manage their working schedules. Cleaners charge a flat rate for their services and pay a fee when securing regular customers through the platform or a percentage for one-time bookings. Helpling simplifies the process of maintaining a clean household, enhancing convenience for both customers and service providers.

MachineVantage

Venture Round in 2017
MachineVantage is a company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and applying proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning software to assist marketing professionals, branding and advertising agencies, and product innovators. The company's technologies focus on extracting insights related to product innovations, brand semiotics, creative inspirations, and digital and retail point of sale messaging. MachineVantage serves a diverse range of industries, including packaged goods, retail, financial services, health and beauty, food and beverages, and automotive, providing valuable tools for enhancing marketing strategies and product development.

Celtra

Series C in 2017
Celtra Inc. is a provider of a creative management platform that offers cloud-based, self-service software for managing the lifecycle of digital advertising. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has additional locations in New York, San Francisco, London, Ljubljana, and Singapore. Celtra serves a diverse clientele that includes advertisers, publishers, and branding agencies, empowering them with technology to create, distribute, and optimize data-driven ads across various screens, such as mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. Its flagship product, AdCreator 4, facilitates the execution of large-scale and complex advertising campaigns through a streamlined platform that integrates ad creation, performance optimization, and consolidated reporting, allowing users to access common metrics across all channels. Celtra operates as a subsidiary of The Unilever Group.

Discuss.io

Series A in 2017
Discuss.io Inc. is a market research platform that specializes in interviewing consumers and focus groups, providing real-time insights for brands and agencies globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, the company offers tools that facilitate on-demand research tailored for agile marketers. The platform enables users to conduct real-time webcam interviews, recruit participants, and select moderators, thereby enhancing the marketing decision-making process. It serves a diverse clientele, including notable organizations such as Unilever, Target, Ipsos, Kraft Heinz, HP, Ford, and Mastercard, helping them transform customer experiences into actionable insights. Through its innovative approach, Discuss.io assists professionals in market insights, customer experience, and user experience in making informed strategic decisions more efficiently.

SunBasket

Series C in 2017
SunBasket is a meal kit delivery service that focuses on providing healthy, organic ingredients and personalized recipes directly to consumers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian plans, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a curated menu. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from numerous farms, ranches, and fishermen, SunBasket ensures the quality of its offerings, which include non-GMO produce, antibiotic and hormone-free meats, and sustainably sourced seafood. This approach not only simplifies meal planning and shopping but also encourages customers to prepare delicious and nutritious meals while promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Nutrafol

Series A in 2017
Nutrafol is a prominent brand specializing in hair growth supplements for both men and women, founded in 2014 and based in New York. As the leading dermatologist-recommended company in this sector, Nutrafol adopts a comprehensive approach to wellness, targeting the internal factors that contribute to hair loss and overall hair health. Its product line features clinically-backed nutraceutical supplements that utilize a blend of natural botanicals, designed to address issues such as stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and free radicals. Nutrafol's commitment to scientific research is supported by a team of doctors and researchers focused on advancements in genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging medicine. The brand is endorsed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists across the United States, establishing its reputation for reliable and effective hair health solutions.

Blow

Series A in 2017
Blow Ltd is a leading app-based provider of on-demand beauty services in London, specializing in fast beauty solutions that include expert blow dries, makeup, and nail care. Customers can access these services at their convenience, whether at home, work, hotels, or events, as well as in the company's flagship beauty bars located in Covent Garden and Canary Wharf. Operating from early morning until late at night, Blow Ltd offers appointments that can be as short as 30 minutes. The company's stylists are thoroughly vetted and trained at their beauty bars to ensure high-quality service. Clients can easily book appointments through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iOS and Android platforms, eliminating the need for cash transactions. Additionally, Blow Ltd features a curated selection of over 1,000 premium beauty products that are used and recommended by their professionals.

LXMI

Seed Round in 2017
LXMI is a skincare brand founded in 2015 by Leila Janah, dedicated to providing natural and organic skincare products suitable for all skin types. The company derives its name from the Hindu goddess of beauty, Lakshmi, and emphasizes the use of rare and high-quality ingredients. Its signature product line features Nilotica Reserve, a unique skin butter sourced from Northern Uganda, near the Nile River, which is rich in natural vitamin crystals. LXMI aims to promote skin health and radiance through its meticulously crafted offerings, appealing to consumers who seek effective and ethically sourced skincare solutions.

Limitless

Seed Round in 2016
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that facilitates connections between businesses and qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. By leveraging customer engagement, the platform allows businesses to provide faster and more efficient service at a reduced cost. Customers act as brand ambassadors, assisting their peers while receiving rewards in return. Expert responses and customer feedback contribute to the training of the company's AI systems, enabling the automation of low-value queries over time. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients including Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage, enhancing customer service efficiency and overall satisfaction.

Snatch

Seed Round in 2016
Snatch Media Limited is a mobile game development company based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, specializing in free-to-play virtual treasure hunt games. Founded in 2015 and originally known as Pass the Parcel App UK Limited, the company offers a unique gaming experience through augmented reality technology. Players engage in interactive treasure hunts to find parcels containing various rewards, including holiday tickets, exclusive discounts, and cash prizes, all sponsored by brand partners. The games are available for download on both the App Store and Google Play. Snatch aims to transform brand engagement by providing an enjoyable and rewarding way for users to interact with products and services. The company was co-founded by Jamal Hirani and Joe Martin in 2016.

Gousto

Series C in 2016
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by Timo and James, the company addresses the challenges of meal preparation by offering an easy online platform where users can select from a weekly updated menu of recipes. Each recipe is developed by a team of chefs and tested by their friends and families to ensure quality and appeal. Gousto allows subscribers the flexibility to pause their service as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. The company has evolved from its initial market stall offerings into a comprehensive service that simplifies the cooking process while promoting healthy eating.

Arecor

Venture Round in 2016
Arecor Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in stabilization technology solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Founded in 2006, Arecor utilizes its innovative formulation technology platform to enhance the commercial value and utility of proteins across various applications, including vaccines and therapeutic proteins. The company develops products targeting infectious diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, and hormone replacement therapies. It focuses on reformulating existing therapies to improve their stability and efficacy, enabling self-administration for patients through pre-filled syringes and injection pens. Notably, Arecor works on high-concentration formulations of antibodies, such as Trastuzumab and Rituximab, to improve treatment for conditions like breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Additionally, Arecor creates stable liquid formulations for vaccines and biological therapies, addressing challenges in degradation and stability. Through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies, Arecor aims to deliver advanced reformulations that enhance treatment options for patients.

Discuss.io

Seed Round in 2016
Discuss.io Inc. is a market research platform that specializes in interviewing consumers and focus groups, providing real-time insights for brands and agencies globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, the company offers tools that facilitate on-demand research tailored for agile marketers. The platform enables users to conduct real-time webcam interviews, recruit participants, and select moderators, thereby enhancing the marketing decision-making process. It serves a diverse clientele, including notable organizations such as Unilever, Target, Ipsos, Kraft Heinz, HP, Ford, and Mastercard, helping them transform customer experiences into actionable insights. Through its innovative approach, Discuss.io assists professionals in market insights, customer experience, and user experience in making informed strategic decisions more efficiently.

Blis

Series B in 2016
Blis Media Limited specializes in location data technology solutions tailored for agencies, trading desks, and enterprises. The company provides tools such as Blis Activation, which analyzes and verifies location data, and Blis Attribution, which measures campaign performance and return on investment. Its offerings enable brands to target and deliver digital advertising to consumers based on their proximity to specific locations, behavioral history, and contextual data. Blis also features a self-serve location-powered demand-side platform (DSP) that allows trading desks to manage cross-device campaigns effectively. With a comprehensive suite of location analytics and insights, Blis helps businesses understand customer behavior, enhancing consumer engagement and driving sales. Founded in 2003 and based in London, the company operates globally with a presence across Europe, the US, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, serving major clients across various industries.
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