Unilever

Unilever is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in the production and sale of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) across various categories, including food, home care, and personal care. The company offers a wide range of products, such as soups, sauces, snacks, ice cream, and tea, under well-known brands like Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, and Surf. Its operations span over 100 countries, with products available in more than 190 markets. Unilever's segments include Personal Care, Foods, Home Care, and Refreshment, serving diverse consumer needs globally. The company markets its products through various channels, including direct sales, independent brokers, and distributors, utilizing a robust distribution network. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited, a subsidiary, manufactures and sells various food products in Pakistan, contributing to the company's extensive portfolio. Founded in 1929, Unilever remains a significant player in the FMCG sector, operating around 310 factories in over 70 countries.

Graeme Pitkethly

Chief Financial Officer

Paul Polman

Chief Executive Officer

45 past transactions

Hebao

Corporate Round in 2021
Hebao Pharmaceutical is an innovative Chinese patent medicine developer, focusing on screening anti-tumor Chinese medicine prescriptions on the clinical basis of Chinese medicine, and developing innovative anti-tumor Chinese patent medicines. Its products include Gevofron Hefuping and Gevory Heleneng, which have multi-target anti-tumor drugs. Tumor and improve autoimmunity and resistance and other effects.

Munchies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Munchies is a Karachi-based snack delivery service company.

Paula's Choice

Acquisition in 2021
Paula's Choice, LLC is a skincare and cosmetics company based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1994. It specializes in the production and distribution of a wide range of skincare products, including exfoliants, anti-aging boosters, serums, cleansers, moisturizers, and sun protection items. The company also offers products for body care, hair care, and targeted treatments, along with resources such as books on skincare and makeup. Paula's Choice products are available through various channels, including online platforms, authorized resellers, retail stores, spas, salons, and doctor's offices. The brand emphasizes effective solutions for various skin concerns, including acne, rosacea, and aging.

Onnit

Acquisition in 2021
Onnit is an Austin, TX based health and wellness company focused on encouraging peak performance through a combination of unique products and actionable information. With strategy from leading professional athletes and medical practitioners, Onnit has focused on creating naturally derived nutritional supplements and functional foods based upon the latest ingredient science and dietary research. Their flagship nootropic, Alpha BRAIN, is designed to help the body foster optimal brain function with a combination of neuro-specific antioxidants and neurotransmitter precursors. Other formulas for mood, athletic endurance, immune health, and testosterone round out their list of acclaimed formulations. Valuing the importance of the body as well as the mind, Onnit offers functional fitness equipment designed to enhance real world strength and endurance--The final piece on the roadmap to Total Human Optimization.

Tatcha

Acquisition in 2019
Tatcha LLC is a beauty products manufacturer based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2009. The company specializes in a range of skincare products, including moisturizers, facial cleansers, exfoliators, serums, masks, eye care, sunscreens, and makeup essentials, catering to various skin types such as normal, dry, and sensitive. Tatcha draws inspiration from traditional Japanese beauty rituals, particularly those practiced by geisha, and incorporates scientifically proven ingredients into its formulations. The company distributes its products through various retailers and online channels, serving customers in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. As of July 2019, Tatcha operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

OLLY

Acquisition in 2019
OLLY is a maker of premium nutrition and wellness products. It also offers vitamins, minerals, and supplements, as well as protein powders and snack bars. The company's mission is to inspire lifelong healthy habits by bringing simplicity, inspiration, and delight to the world of vitamins and supplements. Olly was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Garancia

Acquisition in 2019
Garancia SAS, established in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in the manufacture of premium derma-cosmetic skincare products. The brand offers a diverse range of 38 facial and body care items, which are primarily distributed through pharmacies in France. Garancia's portfolio includes creams, lotions, and other toiletries, emphasizing natural ingredients to cater to the skincare needs of consumers. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

Graze

Acquisition in 2019
Graze is a UK based company that delivers natural foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, to residential homes or workplaces daily.

The Laundress

Acquisition in 2019
The Laundress provides laundry and home cleaning products that take care of the things you love. They're an eco-friendly line of detergent, fabric care, and home cleaning products that take excellent care of you, the things you love, and the environment.

The Vegetarian Butcher

Acquisition in 2018
The Vegetarian Butcher is a Dutch producer of plant-based meat replacements.

Horlicks India

Acquisition in 2018
Horlicks is a leading source of nutrition in a child’s daily life. It provides the health benefits which are needed to remain active.

Equilibra

Acquisition in 2018
Equilibra S.r.l. is a manufacturer based in Italy that specializes in dietary supplements and personal care products. The company focuses on creating high-quality items that include skin and hair care products, utilizing plant-based ingredients. By emphasizing natural formulations, Equilibra aims to cater to the growing demand for chemical-free and environmentally friendly body care solutions. As a subsidiary of Unilever N.V. since October 2018, Equilibra operates within a framework that supports its commitment to delivering natural and effective products to the nutritional supplement market.

Betty Ice

Acquisition in 2018
Betty Ice company was founded in 1994 by Vasile Armenean and became the most important Romanian ice cream producer on the Romanian market. The company, located in Suceava, owns a top factory, 4 gelato stores in 4 cities and over 180 kiosks open during the summer season. There are 3 categories of ice cream products: standards, premium, super-premium, sold under approximately 60 assortments.

Schmidts Naturals

Acquisition in 2017
Schmidt’s Naturals, a personal care company, was acquired by Unilever in 2017. Founded by Jaime Schmidt, Schmidt’s Naturals started as a deodorant brand and has extended its offering to bar soap and toothpaste. Schmidt’s natural deodorants include award-winning formulas derived from plants and minerals. Its most popular variants include Charcoal + Magnesium, Rose + Vanilla, Lavender + Sage, as well as fragrance-free offerings.

Sundial Brands

Acquisition in 2017
Sundial Brands, LLC manufactures skin care and hair care products. The company offers soaps, deodorants, body wash liquids, body lotions, hair colors, hair kits, kid’s hair products, masques, shampoos, bubble bath products, hand and body scrubs, soaks, after shave sprays, baby lotions, baby oil rubs, body creams, baby oils, hand creams, massage oils, medicated soaps, shaving cream body wax, shaving creams, nursing balms, ointments, therapy creams, facial kits, masks, moisturizers, serums, toners, and cosmetics. It offers products through retailers in the United States. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Amityville, New York. Sundial Brands, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc.

Tazo

Acquisition in 2017
Tazo Tea Company offers tea and herbal beverages. The company provides filter bags, full leaf tea kits, tea lattes, and iced teas. It offers its products through retailers and grocery stores. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Portland, Oregon. Tazo Tea Company operates as a subsidiary of Starbucks Corporation. As of December 13, 2017, Tazo Tea Company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc.. As of December 11, 2017, Tazo Tea Company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc..

Mãe Terra

Acquisition in 2017
Mãe Terra is a company in the natural and organic food segment. Mãe Terra has more than 120 products, distributed in all Brazilian states. We have nearly 300 employees, mãe-terráqueos, who share their passion and purpose of democratizing the consumption of natural and organic foods in Brazil. Food that cares for people and our mother Earth.

Carver Korea

Acquisition in 2017
Carver Korea is a leading Korean cosmetics company that owns a number of brands including A.H.C (Aesthetic Hydration Cosmetics), Shara, and Vivito spanning sectors including skincare, make-up and fashion.

Weis Frozen Foods

Acquisition in 2017
Weis Frozen Foods manufactures ice cream and frozen confectionary products, founded in 1957 by Les Weis with the original iconic Fruito Bar. Its unique range features a variety of ice cream formats including single bar, multi-pack bars, dairy-free sorbet tubs and frozen yogurt tubs. Weis ice creams will continue to be made in its factory in Toowoomba, Queensland, using locally sourced, natural and high-quality ingredients.

Pukka Herbs

Acquisition in 2017
Pukka Herbs Limited manufactures and markets organic products. The company offers herbal and green teas, food supplements, aloe vera juices, organic botanicals and bio nutrients, body care and skincare products, and Ayurvedic herbs; and coconut, caster, neem, sesame, nasal, and massaging oils. It offers its products through stockists in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company also offers its organic products, and CDs and books related to yoga and meditation through independent health food stores and its online store. Pukka Herbs Limited was founded in 2001 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. As of September 6, 2017, Pukka Herbs Limited operates as a subsidiary of Unilever PLC.

Hourglass

Acquisition in 2017
Hourglass Cosmetics, founded in 2004 by beauty industry veteran Carisa Janes, operates from Los Angeles, California, focusing on innovative cosmetic products that blend science, beauty, and luxury. The brand is recognized for its advanced formulations and technological innovations, particularly in complexion products that incorporate groundbreaking active ingredients to enhance skin quality. Hourglass offers a diverse range of products, including face powders, concealers, mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, lip glosses, lip liners, makeup brushes, and skin serums. All products are paraben and sulfate free, vegan, and cruelty-free, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality and ethical standards. With a distinctive aesthetic characterized by unique textures and modern color collections, Hourglass aims to redefine the beauty experience for its customers.

Sir Kensington's

Acquisition in 2017
Sir Kensington's produces a line of natural and healthy gourmet condiments. That is why they have created ketchup made from whole, vine-ripened pear tomatoes, sweetened with organic raw cane sugar as well as the first and only non-GMO verified mayonnaise flavored with a hint of fresh lemon juice. The company offers multiple flavors of mayonnaise and mustard bringing choice and innovation to a previously forgotten category. By using high quality, Non-GMO ingredients, and strict quality control methods, their customers enjoy both superb taste and nutritional benefits. Sir Kensington's products are featured in over 5,000 retailers in North America, such as Whole Foods, Safeway, and The Fresh Market. The company's flagship condiment, ketchup, is served in restaurants like ABC Kitchen, The Spotted Pig, and PJ Clarkes, along with the finest hotels from the Four Seasons to the Chateau Marmont.

Living Proof

Acquisition in 2016
Living Proof, Inc. is a hair care product manufacturer based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on using advanced technology and scientific research to address common beauty challenges. Its extensive product line includes shampoos, conditioners, styling treatments, and various creams and sprays designed to improve the health and appearance of hair. Living Proof's offerings cater to all hair types, including color-treated hair, ensuring that consumers can achieve their desired hair goals. The company distributes its products through its online store as well as through salons, retailers, and specialty beauty outlets in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and Thailand. Living Proof operates as a subsidiary of Unilever PLC and has garnered a reputation for developing innovative formulas based on new molecules and breakthrough technologies.

Seventh Generation

Acquisition in 2016
Seventh Generation, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Burlington, Vermont, specializing in plant-based household products. Founded in 1988, the company produces a range of items, including laundry detergents, surface cleaners, dishwashing products, hand washes, household paper goods, baby diapers and wipes, personal care items, and feminine hygiene products. Committed to environmental sustainability and human health, Seventh Generation formulates its products using natural, biodegradable ingredients, while ensuring ethical practices such as avoiding animal testing. The company emphasizes its mission of caring for future generations by providing safe, effective, and eco-friendly solutions for consumers. Seventh Generation's products are available through a network of retailers, and the company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

Blueair

Acquisition in 2016
Blueair believes that clean air is a human right. With an exclusive focus on designing and manufacturing the best air purification systems available today, Blueair's award-winning air purifiers are for people who don't want to compromise on health, design or function. The products help relieve the discomfort of allergy and asthma symptoms and can enhance respiratory health and well-being for anyone.

Dollar Shave Club

Acquisition in 2016
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in personal grooming products for men, offering a wide range of items including razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to receive these products regularly at affordable prices. Dollar Shave Club develops its offerings through a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and input from chemists, ensuring quality while keeping costs low. This innovative approach aims to simplify grooming for its customers.

Grom

Acquisition in 2015
What makes us happy? A child smiling while eating a Grom's gelato.

Murad

Acquisition in 2015
25 years ago Dr. Howard Murad founded the first modern doctor brand of clinical skincare products, with a goal of making beautiful, healthy skin attainable for everyone. He has changed how the world sees skincare through his pioneering research and a Connected Beauty philosophy.

Dermalogica

Acquisition in 2015
Dermalogica operates as a professional skin care brand. Dermalogica was launched in 1986 in Los Angeles by Jane and Raymond Wurwand; following the earlier creation of The International Dermal Institute in 1983, the first of its kind to provide training to licenced skin therapists.

Kate Somerville Skincare

Acquisition in 2015
Kate Somerville Skincare, LLC manufactures and sells skin care products. The company offers cleansers and toners, exfoliators and masks, serums and treatments, moisturizers, protection, eye treatments, and acne solutions for skin concerns, such as acne, anti-aging, anti-aging and acne, sensitive, discoloration, dry, and oily. It also provides exfoliating, moisturizing, and protecting products for the body; and travel sets. In addition, the company operates a skin care clinic in Los Angeles, California. It sells its products through stores throughout the United States, as well as an online store. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Los Angeles, California. As of May 6, 2015, Kate Somerville Skincare, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Unilever NV.

Ren Skincare

Acquisition in 2015
REN Skincare is the iconic British skincare brand. Created in 2000 by Antony Buck and Robert Calcraft, REN pioneered a new type of high performance skin care. REN’s combination of effectiveness, naturalness and pleasurable experience.

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto

Acquisition in 2014
Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto offers gelato and sorbetto.

Qinyuan Group

Acquisition in 2014
Qinyuan Group operates as a water purification company. Qinyuan Group designs, manufactures, and markets water treatment equipment.

T2 Tea

Acquisition in 2013
T2 Tea operates as a premium tea business company.

Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab.

Acquisition in 2011
Ingman Ice Cream Oy AB operates as a domestic manufacturer of ice cream. The brand portfolio includes some well known brands such as Kingis, Jättis and Ingman.

Alberto Culver

Acquisition in 2010
The Alberto Culver Company has been an innovative leader in consumer products in key markets around the world. Our product portfolio builds from a strong core of beauty and personal care brands and includes a group of innovative household products. The Alberto Culver Company is now a part of the Unilever Group.

Diplom Is. - Denmark

Acquisition in 2010
Diplom Is. - Denmark produces and markets ice cream.

Baltimor Holding ZAO - Sauces Business

Acquisition in 2009
Baltimor Holding ZAO - Sauces Business manufactures and sells ketchup.

TIGI International

Acquisition in 2009
TIGI International offers hair care products. TIGI International provides shampoos and conditioners, styling products, high-performance shampoos and conditioners, and multi-purpose styling products.

Inmarko

Acquisition in 2008
Inmarco is a prominent ice cream producer based in Omsk, Russia, having transitioned from a distributor of refrigeration plants to a leading manufacturer since its establishment in 1993. As of February 2008, Inmarco has been a subsidiary of Unilever and has established itself as the dominant player in the Russian ice cream market, both in terms of production and sales. The company specializes in a variety of ice cream products, including cups, cones, scoops, and sticks, and enjoys a significant market share. According to retail audit data from Nielsen, Inmarco held a 20.7% value share in Russian cities with populations exceeding 10,000 as of 2011, underscoring its strong presence and influence in the industry.

SlimFast

Acquisition in 2000
SlimFast is a maker of weight-loss products. SlimFast offers snack bars, protein meal bars, shakes, and mixes. It also provides meal plans, health tips, online diet, and weight-loss programs.

Ben & Jerry's

Acquisition in 2000
Ben & Jerry's is an American dairy company founded in 1978 by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, based in South Burlington, Vermont. The company specializes in producing ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet products, which are distributed through supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants both in the United States and internationally. In addition to its core ice cream products, Ben & Jerry's operates and franchises scoop shops and cake shops, offering a variety of novelty items. The company also provides a range of gift products, including branded apparel and accessories. Ben & Jerry's is known for its commitment to social and environmental causes, which is integrated into its business practices.

Grupo Cressida

Acquisition in 2000
Grupo Cressida is a family-owned laundry, soaps, foods and beverages company. Cressida, founded in 1960, holds strong market positions in the powder detergents, laundry soap, foods and beverages markets.

Amora Maille

Acquisition in 1999
Amora Maille manufactures condiments and sauces. Amora Maille makes Amora brand mustard, ketchup, bouillon, salad dressing and seasonings, as well as a Maille line of mustard, sauces, olive oil and vinegar.
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