Unilever Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- USA
- United Kingdom
- India
- China
- Brazil
- Germany
- South Africa
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
Industries
- Sustainability
- Beauty Tech
- Personal Care
- E-Commerce
- Consumer Products
- Digital Innovation
- Health & Wellness
About
Unilever Ventures invests in early-stage startups that are developing innovative products and services in the beauty, personal care, and home care sectors. The firm focuses on companies that offer sustainable, eco-friendly, and consumer-focused solutions. Unilever Ventures works closely with its portfolio companies, providing them with access to Unilever’s global supply chain, distribution networks, and market insights, to help scale their innovations and bring new products to market that meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.
Unilever Ventures invests in early-stage startups that are developing innovative products and services in the beauty, personal care, and home care sectors. The firm focuses on companies that offer sustainable, eco-friendly, and consumer-focused solutions. Unilever Ventures works closely with its portfolio companies, providing them with access to Unilever’s global supply chain, distribution networks, and market insights, to help scale their innovations and bring new products to market that meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.
Investment Thesis
Unilever Ventures invests in early-stage companies that are pioneering innovative products and services in the beauty, personal care, and home care sectors. The firm focuses on startups with sustainable and impactful solutions that align with Unilever’s consumer product portfolio.
Manager's Experience
The Unilever Ventures team has over 15 years of experience in consumer goods and sustainability. The team combines deep expertise in both corporate venture capital and innovation, focusing on sustainable brands, e-commerce, and technology that drives consumer-centric solutions.
Team
Olivier Garel – CEO & Managing Partner
Anna Larsen – Investment Director
Elodie Elias – Investment Manager
Alex MacDonald – Principal
Rachel Zachary – Associate
Tom Adams – Portfolio Director
Portfolio
The INKEY List
BYBI
Instacart
Nutrafol
Frank Body
Luna Daily
Trinny London
Saie
Live Tinted
Exponent.