L’Oréal Corporate Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Clichy, France
Countries of investment
- USA
- France
- United Kingdom
- China
- India
- Brazil
- Germany
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
Industries
- Beauty Tech
- Sustainability
- E-Commerce
- Digital Innovation
- Consumer Products
- AI
- Personal Care
About
L’Oréal Corporate Ventures is committed to identifying and supporting the next wave of innovation in the beauty and personal care industry. By investing in startups that focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and consumer experience, L’Oréal Ventures accelerates the development of new products and services that shape the future of beauty. With an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital personalization, and eco-friendly solutions, the firm partners with entrepreneurs who share L’Oréal's passion for enhancing beauty experiences worldwide.
L’Oréal Corporate Ventures is committed to identifying and supporting the next wave of innovation in the beauty and personal care industry. By investing in startups that focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and consumer experience, L’Oréal Ventures accelerates the development of new products and services that shape the future of beauty. With an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital personalization, and eco-friendly solutions, the firm partners with entrepreneurs who share L’Oréal's passion for enhancing beauty experiences worldwide.
Investment Thesis
BOLD invests in startups transforming beauty and personal care through technology and sustainability. The firm focuses on digital innovation, e-commerce, personalization, and wellness. It leverages L’Oréal’s global brand ecosystem to scale emerging beauty technologies. The mission is to reimagine the beauty industry with sustainable, tech-driven solutions.
Manager's Experience
The L’Oréal Ventures team has a strong track record in corporate venture capital, combining backgrounds in product innovation, consumer goods, and technology. With experience in both investment and business leadership, the team drives growth in beauty tech, e-commerce, and sustainability.
Team
Laurent Schmitt – President
Samantha Etienne – Global Managing Partner
Muriel Atias – Chief Investment Officer
Presca Ahn – Investment Director
Arnaud Autret – Investment Director
Filippo Principi – Investor
Camille Jaegle-Pons – Associate General Counsel
Adeline Girou – CFO
Tony Khajenouri – Portfolio Director
Portfolio
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To Summer
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Global Bioenergies
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Prinker
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Slick
Future Origins
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