Unilever Ventures

Unilever Ventures, established in 2002 and headquartered in London, operates as the investment arm of Unilever, focusing on venture capital and private equity. The firm specializes in direct investments in seed, early-stage, and later-stage companies, as well as fund of funds investments targeted at private equity funds. Unilever Ventures invests primarily in sectors such as personal care, digital media, e-commerce, healthcare, and consumer products, with a keen interest in companies that promote sustainable living and innovative technology. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $15 million, favoring minority or majority shareholdings, and aims to take a board seat in its portfolio companies. With additional offices in Mumbai, India, Unilever Ventures emphasizes opportunities in Asia and Europe, particularly Western Europe, while also considering investments in North America. The firm collaborates closely with The Unilever Foundry to support technology innovators through mentorship and growth financing, leveraging Unilever's extensive global ecosystem to accelerate the growth of promising companies.