Investors in Skincare

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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.
Made 28 investments in Skincare

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.
Made 33 investments in Skincare

Sephora

Sephora is a beauty care company founded in 1969 by Dominique Mandonnaud in France. It specializes in a wide range of beauty products, including makeup, skincare, body care, fragrance, and haircare, featuring both classic and emerging brands. Sephora is known for its unique open-sell environment, which encourages customers to explore and try products freely. In addition to offering a variety of third-party brands, the company also markets its own private label, SEPHORA COLLECTION. With a focus on creating an inviting shopping experience, Sephora aims to inspire fearlessness and confidence in its community of beauty enthusiasts.
Made 5 investments in Skincare

DSG Consumer Partners

DSG Consumer Partners is an investment company established in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore. The firm specializes in identifying, investing in, and growing consumer businesses primarily in India and Southeast Asia. DSG Consumer Partners typically takes minority equity positions in unlisted companies but is open to control deals when aligned with capable management teams. The company has the flexibility to provide growth capital and liquidity options for founders and shareholders through secondary transactions. With a long-term investment horizon of 6 to 10 years, DSG Consumer Partners has a proven track record of supporting leading brands since 2004, including notable names such as Sula Wines, Cleartrip, and Veeba Food Services.
Made 12 investments in Skincare

Fireside Ventures

Fireside Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and located in Bengaluru, India. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in consumer brands, aiming to support innovative products and services in the consumer sector across India. By adopting a new approach to investing, Fireside Ventures seeks to identify and nurture promising consumer brands that have the potential to thrive in the dynamic market landscape.
Made 15 investments in Skincare

Silas Capital

Silas Capital is a private equity investment firm based in New York, founded in 2012, that focuses on venture and growth equity investments in the consumer sector. The firm specializes in early growth-stage consumer businesses with revenues between $5 million and $20 million, aiming to cultivate the next generation of consumer brands. Silas Capital targets a variety of specialty consumer sectors, including home and housewares, electronics accessories, sustainable products, apparel, consumable goods, and online services such as direct-to-consumer e-commerce and mobile applications. Additionally, the firm allocates a portion of its capital to venture-stage digital brands. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Silas Capital is committed to nurturing innovative and sustainable consumer ventures across diverse markets.
Made 7 investments in Skincare

Enhanced Capital

Enhanced Capital Partners, established in 1999 and headquartered in New York City, is a national investment firm focused on providing tailored investment solutions to small and mid-size companies. The firm specializes in various sectors, including small businesses, renewable energy projects, historic real estate rehabilitation, and affordable housing, leveraging federal and state incentive programs. Enhanced Capital employs a versatile approach to investment, offering equity and debt financing options such as tax credit lending and impact lending, aimed at maximizing growth potential for businesses in the lower middle market. With over $400 million under management, the firm is committed to supporting the expansion and development of enterprises positioned for rapid growth.

L Catterton

L Catterton is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in Paris and across Asia. The firm specializes in investments in various consumer sectors, including personal care, food and beverages, retail, and media. L Catterton focuses on growth capital, leveraged buyouts, and middle-market companies, typically investing between €15 million and €40 million in enterprises valued from €50 million to €400 million. The firm aims to partner with distinctive businesses in attractive consumer categories, providing strategic support to enhance performance and returns. Its investment strategy extends across Europe, North America, and Asia, including markets like China and India. L Catterton's approach allows for both majority and minority stakes, and it is recognized as a leading player in the consumer-focused private equity space.
Made 18 investments in Skincare

Venture Catalysts

Venture Catalysts is an integrated incubator that offers funding, mentorship, and network. It provides investment of $500K to $2MN per startup with incubation support for 18-24 months. It was established in year 2016 and in a short span, it boasts of successful incubatees like BharatPe, Fynd, Beardo, PeeSafe, Innov8, vPhrase, SuprDaily, DSYH, IGP.com etc., which are today category leaders. It is one of the largest early stage players in India with 4500+ angel investors spread across 36 cities in 6 countries - India, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia & USA. Globally, marquee investors such as YCombinator, Greenoaks, Axis Capital, Alpha Capital, Rocketship, FJ Labs (investors of Airbnb, Uber, Facebook) have co-invested with Venture Catalysts. With its focus on developing startup ecosystem in Tier II, III cities in India, Venture Catalysts has launched its incubation program in cities like Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Raipur, Surat and Nagpur besides metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. These centres not only offer incubation support to startups but also organise regular investor education sessions for potential angel investors viz. HNIs & industrialists. Besides raising seed stage and Series A investments for startups, Venture Catalysts is known for its startup building capability, strategic guidance, generating business leads, leveraging its network across the globe through its partners and providing phenomenal returns to its investors. It is evident from the fact that more than 10 incubatee companies of Venture Catalysts have raised Series A investment in the last two years especially when the market had not been very upbeat. Today, Venture Catalysts has taken the leadership position in startup investments and incubation and has been rated as India's top Early stage Investor by leading national media.
Made 14 investments in Skincare

L'Oreal

L'Oréal is a global leader in the cosmetics industry, manufacturing and selling a wide range of beauty products for both women and men. The company offers an extensive portfolio that includes skincare and haircare items, deodorants, makeup, perfumes, oral cosmetics, hair coloring and styling products, nail care, and dermocosmetics. L'Oréal's diverse range of brands encompasses well-known names such as Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Biotherm, Kiehl’s, and Garnier, among others. The products are distributed through various channels, including mass-market retailers, department stores, and salons, ensuring broad accessibility to consumers. With a commitment to innovation and advanced technology in beauty, L'Oréal continues to shape the cosmetics market worldwide.
Made 21 investments in Skincare

True Beauty Ventures

True Beauty Ventures is an investment firm established in 2020, with offices in Florida and New York. The firm specializes in investing in emerging beauty and wellness startups, aiming to build a portfolio of 10 to 12 brands. To date, True Beauty Ventures has invested in six companies, including the hair care brand Crown Affair and the CBD brand Feals. The firm focuses on identifying and nurturing innovative businesses within the beauty, wellness, and personal care sectors.
Made 11 investments in Skincare

BOLD

BOLD is the corporate venture capital arm of L'Oréal, established in 2018 and based in Clichy, France. The company focuses on investing in innovative and sustainable business models across various sectors, including sustainable beauty, clean natural beauty, health and wellness, data management, beauty technology, and green science. By targeting these areas, BOLD aims to support the development of disruptive ideas that align with L'Oréal's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the beauty industry.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

IndieBio

IndieBio, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, is the world’s first accelerator dedicated to startups that leverage biology to address significant global challenges. As part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm, IndieBio focuses on nurturing seed-stage and early-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, and consumer products. The accelerator provides funding and support to innovative ventures aiming to create impactful solutions in areas such as pharmaceuticals, oncology, and advanced manufacturing. By fostering emerging technologies and biological applications, IndieBio plays a crucial role in advancing the next generation of startups that seek to make a positive difference in society.
Made 16 investments in Skincare

Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the investment sector. Founded in 1986, the firm focuses on supporting bold and innovative entrepreneurs across various industries, including biotechnology, healthcare, interactive content, media, consumer internet, financial technology, information and communication technology, digitalization, semiconductor, and industrial sectors. Korea Investment Partners has established a strong track record by investing in notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, YG Entertainment, Bodyfriend, and Didi Chuxing. The firm manages more than 20 venture and private equity funds, with total assets under management amounting to approximately $1.8 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Seoul, Korea Investment Partners has offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, allowing it to operate on a global scale.
Made 10 investments in Skincare

KOSÉ

KOSÉ specializes mainly in the manufacturing and marketing of cosmetics. Its strength lies in its unique and high-value exclusive cosmetics. It aims to offer original and valuable products in all of its brand categories, particularly in the high-prestige and prestige brands, which are characterized by high added value, as well as the cosmetaries* brands, which offer inexpensive and affordable products, mainly in the self-service category. It also offers through various sales channels highly original brands with a wide variety of features to precisely meet the diverse needs of customers. Its brands are divided into two major categories: the KOSÉ brand, a brand that has the company’s name on it, and the individual brands, which represent a wide variety of highly original brands. It was founded in 1946 and is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan.
Made 2 investments in Skincare

Joyance 2

Joyance Partners, LLC is a venture capital firm based in the United States that focuses on investing in early-stage startups. The firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting emerging science and bio-based technologies that enhance individual health and well-being. Its investment strategy emphasizes companies that aim to increase joy, fulfillment, and independence for their customers. Joyance Partners seeks to invest in the health and consumer sectors, targeting ventures that demonstrate potential for impactful innovation within a two-year timeframe. The firm's mission is to cultivate joy and improve quality of life through scientific advancements and technology.
Made 12 investments in Skincare

HSG

HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm with a global focus on technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Established in 2005, HSG operates offices in key international cities including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, managing over $55 billion in assets for leading institutional investors. The firm has supported over 1,500 companies, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through investments in transformative technologies and high-growth business models. HSG has a track record of success, with more than 160 portfolio companies having gone public and over 140 achieving unicorn status. It has developed a comprehensive investment platform that encompasses seed, venture, growth, buyout, and infrastructure investing, as well as public equities. HSG is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and companies to create enduring enterprises while delivering strong returns to its limited partners. Through its extensive resources and industry expertise, HSG provides significant advantages to the companies it partners with.
Made 21 investments in Skincare

JamJar Investments

JamJar Investments LLP is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2013, specializing in seed and early-stage investments primarily in the consumer services and products sectors, as well as technology and non-tech industries, including food and drink. The firm targets high-growth consumer brand businesses in Europe and typically invests between £0.15 million and £1 million in initial rounds, with the capacity for follow-on investments. JamJar is distinctively led by the founders of innocent drinks, who bring over 14 years of operational and commercial experience from building the brand to its acquisition by Coca-Cola. This background enables JamJar to understand the entrepreneurial journey, including its challenges and potential solutions, and fosters a collaborative investment approach, often preferring to work with teams rather than individuals.
Made 5 investments in Skincare

Hindustan Unilever

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company with a heritage of over 80 years in India and touches the lives of two out of three Indians. HUL works to create a better future every day and helps people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. With over 35 brands spanning 20 distinct categories such as soaps, detergents, shampoos, skin care, toothpastes, deodorants, cosmetics, tea, coffee, packaged foods, ice cream, and water purifiers, the Company is a part of the everyday life of millions of consumers across India. Its portfolio includes leading household brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, Fair & Lovely, Pond’s, Vaseline, Lakmé, Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Pepsodent, Closeup, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan, Kwality Wall’s and Pureit. The Company has over 16,000 employees and has an annual turnover of around Rs.25,206 crores (financial year 2012 - 2013). HUL is a subsidiary of Unilever, one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong local roots in more than 100 countries across the globe with annual sales of €51 billion in 2012. Unilever has 67.25% shareholding in HUL.
Made 4 investments in Skincare

Unilever Pakistan Foods

Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited is a prominent manufacturer and seller of consumer and commercial food products in Pakistan. Established in 1948 and headquartered in Karachi, the company offers a diverse range of products, including soups, sauces, seasonings, ice cream, and various personal care items such as soaps and shampoos. Its extensive brand portfolio includes well-known names like Rafhan, Knorr, Lifebuoy, Lipton, and Magnum, catering to a wide array of consumer needs. Unilever Pakistan Foods operates as a subsidiary of Conopco Inc. USA and has evolved from its original name, Rafhan Best Foods Limited, which was changed in April 2007. The company’s operations reflect its commitment to providing quality food and personal care products, serving both individual consumers and commercial clients across Pakistan.
Made 15 investments in Skincare

Anicut Capital

Anicut Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2016 and based in Chennai, India. Founded by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in commercial, private, and investment banking, the firm focuses on providing growth equity investments. Anicut Capital targets sectors such as consumer internet, direct-to-consumer brands, business-to-business services, and software-as-a-service. The firm's expertise in finance and investment positions it to effectively identify and support promising companies in these industries.
Made 6 investments in Skincare

MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs from various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in countries such as Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge operates a non-equity model, allowing startups to retain full ownership while benefiting from expert guidance and connections. The accelerator conducts various programs tailored to specific sectors, such as MassChallenge HealthTech and MassChallenge FinTech, which facilitate partnerships between startups and established enterprises to drive innovation and market growth. Through its extensive global network, MassChallenge aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and empower high-potential startups to create meaningful impact.
Made 24 investments in Skincare

Mirae Asset Venture Investment

Mirae Asset Venture Investment is a South Korea-based asset management firm founded in 1997, with a global presence spanning 12 countries, including Australia, the United States, and various Asian markets. The company focuses on providing innovative investment solutions and financial strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Its offerings encompass traditional equity and fixed income products, exchange-traded funds, and alternative strategies such as hedge funds. Committed to ethical standards and client-centric principles, Mirae Asset emphasizes teamwork and the recruitment of top talent to drive its success. The firm aims to identify value-generating investment opportunities while adhering to a philosophy centered on building strong, lasting relationships within the communities it serves.
Made 9 investments in Skincare

Rukam Capital

Rukam Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in New Delhi, India. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the consumer products and services sector, targeting areas such as beauty and personal care, food and beverages, food service, fashion, health and nutrition, household goods, and mother and baby care. Rukam Capital aims to identify businesses with exceptional growth potential and the ability to deliver substantial returns, positioning itself as a key player in the Indian venture capital landscape.
Made 4 investments in Skincare

Innovate UK

Innovate U.K. is a NPO that offers funding services to support science and technology innovations. The organization offers services and information on births, deaths, marriages, business, self-employed, childcare, parenting, citizenship, law, disabled persons, transportation, education, environment, housing, money, tax, travel, immigration, and jobs. Innovate U.K. is based in Swindon.
Made 8 investments in Skincare

Gore Range Capital

Gore Range Capital LLC is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm specializes in seed, startup, and early venture investments primarily within the healthcare sector, focusing on areas such as biotechnology, therapeutics, life sciences, medical devices, and skin health. Gore Range Capital seeks to invest in companies with strong growth potential and exceptional management teams, typically committing between $0.5 million and $5 million in venture-stage healthcare businesses. The firm emphasizes a hands-on investment approach, blending operational insights with early-stage guidance, and it prefers to take a lead or co-lead role in its investments. By leveraging its domain expertise and extensive industry networks, Gore Range Capital aims to support the success of its portfolio companies, particularly in North America and Western Europe.
Made 2 investments in Skincare

FasterCapital

FasterCapital is an online incubator and accelerator based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. The company specializes in supporting startups and small businesses worldwide through a work-per-equity investment model, offering either technical or business development assistance in exchange for equity stakes. FasterCapital focuses on various sectors, including finance technology, health technology, education technology, artificial intelligence, and more. The firm aims to facilitate capital raising efforts for startups by connecting them with angel investors, venture capitalists, and other funding sources. By providing essential resources and expertise, FasterCapital helps entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of launching and growing their businesses.
Made 6 investments in Skincare

The Riverside Company

The Riverside Company is a prominent private equity investment firm established in 1988 and headquartered in New York, New York. It is recognized as one of the largest and oldest firms in its sector, focusing on growth-stage companies through buyouts. Riverside targets a diverse range of industries, including business services, consumer brands, education and training, franchisors, healthcare, software and information technology, and specialty manufacturing. The firm operates across various regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. Riverside is known for partnering with sellers who wish to remain involved in their companies, collaborating to drive growth and enhance value. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Riverside emphasizes strategic investment and active management to foster long-term success in its portfolio companies.
Made 8 investments in Skincare

General Atlantic

General Atlantic Service Company, L.P. is a principal investment firm established in 1980 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in major cities around the globe. The firm specializes in making significant minority investments in growth-oriented companies across various sectors, including technology, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and computer software. General Atlantic focuses on providing both capital and strategic support, leveraging its sector-specific expertise and a collaborative approach to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams. The firm's long-term investment horizon is aimed at fostering the development of market-leading businesses.
Made 11 investments in Skincare

Jinding Capital

Jinding Capital is a leading industrial equity investment institution in China.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

Ocampo Capital

Ocampo Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2023 and located in Pacific Palisades. The firm focuses on early-stage companies within the consumer sector, providing both financial investment and strategic advice to help these businesses achieve their objectives. Ocampo Capital aims to support consumer-oriented enterprises in their growth and development, facilitating their path to success in a competitive market.
Made 2 investments in Skincare

Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative designed to support and empower startups globally. Established in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the program offers access to Google's products, resources, and best practices through a vast network of partners and six dedicated Google for Startups Campuses located in major cities such as London, Tel Aviv, and São Paulo. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurial success and create a positive impact on the future. By collaborating with over fifty leading startup organizations, Google for Startups enhances local tech ecosystems and supports startups across more than 135 countries. The program provides financial assistance, exclusive programming, and mentorship opportunities. The Google for Startups Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can engage with their peers, access educational resources, and receive training from both Google and local experts. These Campuses offer free workspaces, events, and a vibrant community, enabling entrepreneurs to thrive in their respective industries.
Made 14 investments in Skincare

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a private equity firm established in 1965 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The company focuses on making investments across a diverse array of sectors, including automotive supplies, machine and plant construction, media, packaging, industrial services, logistics, and various areas of technology such as measurement and automation. By targeting companies within these industries, Deutsche Beteiligungs aims to enhance their value and growth potential through strategic investment and management support.
Made 2 investments in Skincare

Dabur India

Dabur India Limited is one of India's leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, founded in 1884 and based in Ghaziabad. It operates through multiple segments including Consumer Care, Foods, and others, with a diverse portfolio that encompasses health supplements, digestive products, personal care items, and home care solutions. Notable brands include Dabur for natural healthcare, Vatika for premium personal care, Hajmola for digestive aids, Réal for fruit juices, and Fem for skin care. The company is recognized for its extensive range of over 250 herbal and Ayurvedic products, establishing itself as a world leader in these categories. Dabur's strong distribution network reaches over 5.8 million retail outlets in both urban and rural markets, and its products are available in more than 60 countries. With an emphasis on innovation and quality, Dabur has transformed from a family-run business into a professionally managed enterprise, maintaining a significant presence in international markets and generating over 30% of its turnover from overseas sales.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a corporate venture capital firm based in Singapore, established in 2010 as a part of Vertex Holdings. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth startups that are seeking their initial round of institutional venture capital funding, primarily in Southeast Asia and India. Key markets of interest include Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, as well as other emerging innovation hubs in the region. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India leverages a network of venture funds across the United States, China, and Israel, allowing it to combine local market expertise with a global perspective to support the development of promising startups.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

Sharrp Ventures

Sharrp Ventures invest in early stage and growth stage companies. Sharrp Ventures preference is for companies that have already demonstrated some level of business traction.Sharrp Ventures are sector agnostic, though with some bias for consumer and consumption related ideas. Sharrp Ventures are a small team with access to a wide ecosystem of the Marico Group.Sharrp Ventures can tap into this network to facilitate connections and input on a pull-basis from companies invest in.
Made 9 investments in Skincare

The Good Glamm Group

The Good Glamm Group gathers and markets various beauty and personal care brands. It searches for sustainable and cruelty-free beauty companies to invest in and helps with advertising them under their existing digital spaces. The Good Glamm Group is based in Pune, India.
Made 5 investments in Skincare

Madryn Asset Management

Madryn Asset Management, LP is a private equity firm established in 2017 and located in New York, New York. The firm focuses on investments in the healthcare sector, specifically targeting innovative companies that offer unique and transformative products, technologies, and services. Madryn Asset Management leverages its extensive experience in both investment management and healthcare to identify attractive economic opportunities. Utilizing a rigorous independent research process grounded in original insights, the firm aims to achieve strong risk-adjusted and absolute returns for its limited partners while fostering long-term value for its portfolio companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Madryn Asset Management is committed to supporting the growth and development of the healthcare technology landscape.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

Blume Ventures

Blume Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2010. It specializes in providing pre-Series A and early-stage funding to technology-focused and technology-enabled ventures across various sectors, including business products, healthcare, financial services, and e-commerce. Blume Ventures typically acts as the first institutional investor in its portfolio companies and maintains a long-term investment horizon of about 8 to 10 years. The firm advocates for a collaborative investment approach, often co-investing with like-minded angel investors and seed funds. In addition to funding, Blume Ventures supports startup founders through a comprehensive platform that offers assistance in areas such as talent acquisition and operational scaling, ensuring that its portfolio companies receive the necessary resources to thrive in competitive markets.
Made 11 investments in Skincare

Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment, established in 1999 in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital and private equity firm that has actively supported the growth of over 200 companies since its inception. Originally founded as MVP Capital, the firm has organized and managed more than 30 funds, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including B2B, B2C, media, healthcare, energy, information technology, advanced manufacturing, climate technology, digital health, SaaS, artificial intelligence, big data, e-commerce, financial technology, mobile commerce, clean technology, and life sciences. Smilegate Investment aims to identify and nurture promising growth potential within these industries, contributing to the advancement of the South Korean economy.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

Inspired Beauty Brands

Inspired Beauty Brands' products include hair care products, beauty products, perfumes, fragrances, and other related products. The company sells its products globally. The company's contact mode is by phone, mail, and physical address.
Made 1 investment in Skincare

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.
Made 12 investments in Skincare

Kae Capital

A destination for early stage companies to acquire capital for growth. Kae Capital is a sector agnostic fund and invests in companies which bring about innovative solutions for the existing gaps in the markets, backed by a great team. their focus – investing in Innovation, Leadership and Growth. They bring in the expertise of identifying and building large companies even from a concept. Their team at Kae Capital has a wide range of experience in helping companies grow, fill gaps in the market and help create winning companies. They believe entrepreneurs can shape the future of the world. they want to partner with passionate and energetic entrepreneurs who have the drive to change the future. Technology excites us. they look for entrepreneurs who envision technology as a means to disrupt sectors such as Mobile, e-Commerce, Education, Healthcare, Consumer Internet and so on. they think technology holds the highest potential to shape their lives in a new future. They understand the importance of speed for a start-up and they carry out their process in the same spirit.
Made 5 investments in Skincare

Z47

Z47 is a venture capital firm established in 2006 and based in Bengaluru, India. The company specializes in investing in technology startups that cater to the Indian consumer and global enterprise markets. Z47 focuses on the seed, early, and early growth phases of these startups, with an emphasis on sectors such as consumer technology, business-to-business commerce, enterprise solutions, and fintech. By targeting innovative companies in these areas, Z47 aims to support the development of promising technologies and business models in the rapidly evolving market landscape.
Made 5 investments in Skincare

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of high-quality skincare products, cosmetics, fragrances, and hair care items. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation and excellence in the beauty industry, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various customer needs and preferences. With a strong portfolio of well-known brands, Estée Lauder has established itself as a leader in the global market, focusing on delivering effective and luxurious beauty solutions. The company emphasizes quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards in the industry.
Made 7 investments in Skincare

Fable Investments

Founded in 2020, Fable Investments is a corporate venture capital arm of Natura &Co based in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm seeks investments in emerging and high growth companies. The firm prefers to make investments in the beauty and wellness sectors.
Made 2 investments in Skincare

Shunwei

Shunwei, Inc. is a Beijing-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on venture capital investments, particularly in incubation, startups, and early to mid-stage companies. It specializes in a diverse range of sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, healthcare, education, smart hardware, e-commerce, and internet services, with a strong emphasis on the local internet industry in China and India. The firm aims to support businesses that leverage innovative technologies, particularly those that enhance connectivity and efficiency in various industries. Shunwei has a notable presence in the investment landscape, having made numerous investments across various domains, and it also seeks opportunities for cross-border investments to further expand its portfolio.
Made 3 investments in Skincare

Inflection Point Ventures

Inflection Point Ventures, established in 2018 and based in Gurgaon, India, is a prominent angel network dedicated to investing in early-to-mid stage startups across various sectors, including healthcare, software, clean technology, and fintech, among others. With a community of over 3,300 CXOs, professionals, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, IPV not only provides capital but also leverages its extensive network to assist entrepreneurs in accessing new markets, customers, and mentorship. The firm aims to democratize angel investing by offering a low membership fee, minimal investment ticket size, and a transparent investment process, all underpinned by thorough due diligence conducted by industry experts. IPV is committed to supporting dedicated and capable founders, fostering innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem.
Made 5 investments in Skincare

MedSpa Partners

MedSpa Partners is a medical aesthetics clinics, with the goal of allowing industry-leading partners to achieve their personal aspirations.
Made 4 investments in Skincare

Eagle Merchant Partners

Eagle Merchant Partners is a private equity firm established in 2006 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm specializes in investing in the lower middle market, focusing on the consumer, commercial services, and industrial sectors. It seeks to identify opportunities in companies that typically generate between 2 to 20 million in EBITDA. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Eagle Merchant Partners is committed to providing strategic support and guidance to its portfolio companies, aiming to enhance their growth and operational efficiency.
Made 2 investments in Skincare