Unilever Ventures

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

London, England 12,428 followers

We are the venture capital arm of Unilever. We support forward-thinking founders crafting brands for the modern consumer

About us

We empower a new breed of forward-thinking entrepreneurs with big ideas to help them build strong brands or technology solutions that stand out and move the world forward. We understand the highly specific needs of a consumer start-up. For almost twenty years, we have helped build strong brands and businesses. We bring unrivalled expertise and leadership in the consumer goods industry, from the factory to the end user.

Website: http://www.unileverventures.com/
External link for Unilever Ventures
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquarters: London, England
Founded: 2002
Specialties: venture capital and corporate venture capital

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We at Unilever Ventures are delighted to announce our investment in SkinInspired, a high-performance skincare brand that has carved out a distinct niche in the Dermaceutical space. Backed by endorsements from dermatologists, SkinInspired has curated a range of products delivering luxurious skincare experience with efficacious ingredient blends and refillable packaging. We are excited to partner with Piyush Jain & Dr. Prashant Agrawal and supporting the brand’s ambitions over the coming years. Onwards and upwards! 🚀 Piyush Jain Dr Prashant Agrawal Olivier Garel Pawan Chaturvedi Devesh Papney

SkinInspired secures $1.5 million funding round led by Unilever Ventures

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I’m so honoured to be recognised by The DealmakeHers in Times Square and to be in the company of such other amazing women as we celebrate International Women's Day. Big shout out to all the wonderful founders and female leaders that I am lucky enough to partner with - Colette Laxton and Stephanie Davis Michelman at The INKEY List, Helane Crowell and Lucia (Lucy) Perdomo-Ruehlemann at Saie, Deepica Mutyala and Amanda Domaleczny at Live Tinted, Victoria Thain Gioia and Alex Taylor at Perelel, Yanghee Paik at Rael, Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs at Womaness, Coco Meers at Equilibria, Sarah Hamilton and Amy Quinnell at STRAAND and Jessica Hatzis and Bree Johnson at frank body. Plus, of course, my incredible female colleagues at Unilever Ventures – Anna Ohlsson-Baskerville, Isabelle Hemington, Clementine Provost, Libby Knowles, Gunita Bhasin, Priyanka Thakkar and Jay Miranda. I'm so fortunate to know you all.
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This International Women's Day, we at Unilever Ventures stand in solidarity with the global community to reaffirm our dedication to fostering gender equality. Under this year's clarion call to "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress," we are both humbled and inspired to highlight that female founders lead 43% of the innovative companies in our portfolio. Their resilience, creativity, and leadership drive their businesses forward and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. To these remarkable women, we extend our deepest gratitude and admiration. Your journey enriches our mission and fuels our resolve to champion diversity and inclusion within the investment ecosystem and beyond. Let's continue to #inspireinclusion , celebrate the achievements of #femalefounders , and push the boundaries of what's possible together. #iwd2024 #venturecapital #gratitude Colette Laxton Trinny Woodall Jessica Hatzis Bree Johnson Jules Miller Kiana Cabell Gigi Farah Goldman Susan J. Kim Tamanna Dhamija, CFA Coco Meers Cindy Angelina Kezia Trihatmanto Liz Whitman Katie Echevarria Rosen Kitchens Deepica Mutyala Victoria Thain Gioia Alex Taylor Yanghee Paik Helane Crowell Sarah Hamilton Barb Stegemann Hillary Peterson Patricia Santos Sayantani Mandal Sally Mueller Michelle Jacobs Stuti Kothari Ingrid Jackel
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Exciting News! Unilever Ventures proudly invests in WishCare's vision as the innovative Indian beauty brand secures Rs 20 Cr in its inaugural funding round, marking a significant leap in its journey of delivering science-driven beauty solutions. With a commitment to biomimetic science and customer-centricity, WishCare achieved impressive profitable growth last year. Available across major e-commerce platforms, along with its own D2C website, WishCare's suite of high-efficacy haircare and skincare products resonates with consumers looking for clinically proven, effective ingredients. As WishCare gears up to amplify R&D and expand its reach, we at Unilever Ventures are excited to support their exceptional founders - Stuti Kothari Ankit Kothari, and Ayush Kothari in their mission to craft a lasting beauty brand that champions transparency and efficacy. Discover more about this partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gsSGZ2HQ #unileverventures #WishCare #beauty #innovation #fundingnews #venturecapital #indianstartups
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We're thrilled to announce our inaugural foray into clean fragrance with the addition of The 7 Virtues Beauty Inc. to our portfolio. A heartfelt welcome to the visionary founder Barb Stegemann and her trailblazing team! Vanilla Woods, Cherry Ambition and Coconut Sun are among the brand’s sought after and empowering scents. Hypoallergenic and long-lasting, awarded the Clean + Planet Positive seal by SEPHORA, these scents are more than just fragrances; they are a statement of purpose, a commitment to social and environmental stewardship. In this journey, we're delighted to partner with True Beauty Ventures for this next stage in The 7 Virtues' expansion. 🎉 Congratulations to everyone stepping forward with us into this new chapter! Special shoutout to the Unilever Ventures team for their unwavering commitment. Unilever Ventures Anna Ohlsson-Baskerville Clementine Provost Cristina Nuñez 📖 Read more about our joint adventure: https://lnkd.in/eWHx7Me7 #sustainablebeauty #unileverventures #The7virtues #venturecapital #fragrance
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Unilever Ventures

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

London, England 12,428 followers

We are the venture capital arm of Unilever. We support forward-thinking founders crafting brands for the modern consumer

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SkinInspired secures $1.5 million funding round led by Unilever Ventures

thehindubusinessline.com

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