Sekhmet Ventures

Sekhmet Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Portola Valley, California, that focuses on beauty and wellness companies with science-based products. It invests in ventures operating in beauty and wellness markets and supports portfolio companies with an experienced team that provides expertise in marketing, sales, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and other commercial functions. This operational support is designed to accelerate growth by leveraging specialized capabilities without requiring portfolio companies to build extensive in-house infrastructure. Founded in 2019, the firm aims to back ventures that develop ultra-pure, science-driven beauty and wellness products.

Sara Kaur

Investor

Barbara Paldus

Managing Partner

Past deals in Beauty

Young King Hair Care

Seed Round in 2021
Young King Hair Care is a Georgia-based natural hair care brand dedicated to redefining young male grooming. They encourage boys with textured hair to celebrate and love their crown by offering plant-based products free from harmful chemicals.

ELSI Skin Health Inc. (dba Dr. Elsa Jungman)

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ELSI Skin Health, Inc. is a skincare retail company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on providing a range of science-backed and clean beauty products, including a moisturizing serum. ELSI Skin Health aims to innovate within the health and beauty industry, which is valued at $120 billion, by leveraging advanced analytics and extensive skin research from esteemed French and US institutions. In addition to its product offerings, the company also provides skincare and facial yoga practices, along with expert tips on skincare.

Codex Beauty

Series A in 2019
Codex Beauty LLC is a company that develops and markets cosmetic and cosmeceutical products under the Codex Beauty brand in the United States. The company focuses on creating a global collective of clean beauty skincare solutions that aim to revolutionize skincare by combining ancient herbal traditions with modern, innovative, vegan formulations. Codex Beauty emphasizes high-quality standards and pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing processes to ensure the effectiveness and safety of its products. By utilizing carefully selected ingredients and maintaining transparency in its formulations, Codex Beauty empowers consumers to make informed choices about their skincare, promoting optimal skin health. The company is set to launch its initial product line, called Bia, in June.

Heretic Parfum

Venture Round in 2019
Heretic Parfum is a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of handcrafted fragrances founded by Douglas Little in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based perfumes that provide a natural and organic alternative to conventional fragrances. Heretic Parfum's products are formulated without synthetic ingredients and are composed entirely of natural essential oils, concretes, and absolutes, blended with organic and sugarcane alcohols. This commitment to using naturally-derived materials allows the company to offer fragrances that embody the sensual and feral aspects of nature while ensuring that customers can enjoy perfumes free from harmful chemicals.
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