Unilever Ventures

Unilever Ventures Limited is the investment arm of Unilever, established in 2002 and based in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Mumbai, India. The firm specializes in private equity and venture capital investments, focusing on seed to late-stage companies in sectors such as personal care, digital media, e-commerce, healthcare, and consumer products. Unilever Ventures aims to identify innovative companies that can leverage Unilever's extensive global ecosystem to accelerate their growth. It targets investments ranging from $0.5 million to €10 million, preferring to take minority or majority stakes and often seeking board representation in its portfolio companies. The firm primarily invests in Asia and Europe, with particular emphasis on Western Europe and also considers opportunities in North America. By collaborating closely with The Unilever Foundry, it provides technology innovators with access to resources, mentorship, and growth financing, thus fostering the development of tomorrow's market leaders.