Unilever Ventures, established in 2002, is the venture capital and private equity arm of Unilever plc. Based in London with additional offices in Mumbai and San Francisco, it invests in early to late-stage companies and funds, primarily in Europe and the United States, with a focus on consumer-related sectors. These include home and personal care, digital media, e-commerce, consumer products, healthcare, and technology. The firm seeks minority stakes, typically investing between $0.5 million to $15 million, and may take a board seat or observer role in portfolio companies. Unilever Ventures provides access to Unilever's global ecosystem, assets, and expertise, aiming to accelerate the growth of promising startups in the consumer and digital spaces.
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Isabelle Hemington
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Indewild
Seed Round in 2025
The First Ever Ayurvedic Beauty Brand, People Powered & Expert Backed. Combining 5000 Years Of Ayurvedic Rituals With Modern Dermatology & Clean Ingredients.
RAS Luxury Oils
Series A in 2025
RAS Luxury Oils provides natural and organic skincare products.
Arata
Series A in 2024
Arata is a manufacturer of high-performance, plant-based hair care and personal care products based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2017 by Dhruv Madhok and Dhruv Bhasin, the company focuses on creating vegan and cruelty-free products that are free from harmful chemicals such as SLS and parabens. Arata's product line includes a range of unisex offerings, including hair gel, shampoo, face and body wash, and hair cream, all designed to be non-toxic and skin-friendly. Through its commitment to sustainability and plant-powered science, Arata aims to improve the overall skincare experience for consumers seeking natural alternatives.
OneSkin
Series A in 2024
OneSkin Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance skin health and combat aging. Founded by a team of PhDs and longevity scientists, the company has created a proprietary peptide, OS-01, which has been validated to reduce the biological age of skin by minimizing the accumulation of aged cells, enhancing cellular repair, and fortifying the epidermal barrier. OneSkin offers a flagship product, the OS-01 Topical Supplement, which is designed to be suitable for all skin types and is made from high-quality vegan ingredients. In addition to its product line, OneSkin specializes in creating advanced 3D human skin models for research and testing purposes, providing in vitro services to assess the efficacy and safety of cosmetic ingredients without the use of animals. Incorporated in 2016 and based in San Francisco, OneSkin is dedicated to advancing the understanding of skin biology and developing effective anti-aging solutions.
ClayCo. Cosmetics
Series A in 2024
ClayCo. Cosmetics brings ancient beauty rituals from across the world, in one platform.
Oak Essentials
Series A in 2024
Oak Essentials is a Clean, opulent skincare brand that prioritizes effectiveness above sensory, spa-like experiences and a minimalist look—Oak Essentials pledges to provide hydrating necessities that encourage deliberate daily routines for glowing, youthful skin.
Create Wellness
Series A in 2024
Create Wellness specializes in the production and sale of creatine monohydrate gummies, a unique offering in the health and wellness market. These gummies are designed to be taken daily, with each gummy containing 1.5g of creatine, aiming to improve focus, strength, and endurance. The product is vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences. Create Wellness is committed to reversing the stigma around creatine use by providing a convenient, pure, and effective form of creatine supplementation. The company operates online, offering monthly supplies of their product to customers seeking to enhance their fitness and wellness routines.
ESQA
Series B in 2024
ESQA Cosmetics offers a comprehensive range of make-up and personal care items. The company creates vegan products and formulated without harmful ingredients to enhance natural beauty. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Perelel
Series A in 2024
Perelel is a manufacturer of dietary supplements specifically focused on the different stages of a woman's reproductive life cycle. The company develops fertility, prenatal, and postnatal vitamins aimed at supporting the health of women from conception through postpartum. By providing essential vitamins and minerals tailored to each stage of motherhood, Perelel enables women to access the necessary nutrients to enhance their overall well-being during this critical period.
STRAAND
Seed Round in 2023
STRAAND operates in the retail health and personal care products sector, specializing in the manufacture of prebiotic haircare products focused on scalp care. The company offers a range of chemical-free and cruelty-free hair care solutions designed to enhance the scalp microbiome. STRAAND aims to provide customers with comprehensive hair care options at affordable prices, ensuring both effectiveness and ethical production standards.
WishCare
Series A in 2023
WishCare is a company that produces and sells a variety of beauty and personal care products online. Their product range includes hair care, skincare, body care, and wellness items, all formulated to be natural and free from toxins. The company aims to provide customers with a convenient, sustainable, and unique experience, offering products such as bond repair hair treatments, hair growth serums, face serums, sunscreens, and active-based body lotions.
The 7 Virtues Beauty
Venture Round in 2023
The 7 Virtues Beauty manufactures and markets perfumes to help finance causes for peace. Our contemporary collection includes: Orange Blossom Rose Amber, Vetiver Elemi, Grapefruit Lime, Patchouli Citrus, Jasmine Neroli and Vanilla Woods. We also have a peace blend box that empowers you to blend our fragrances and create your own signature peace fragrance.
What's Up Wellness
Seed Round in 2023
What's Up Wellness is a digital wellness brand focused on promoting health and well-being through a range of healthcare supplements. The company offers products such as biotin gummies and multivitamins designed to support hair growth, enhance skin brightness, and strengthen nails. Additionally, these supplements aim to foster calmness, improve sleep quality, and serve as effective beauty aids. By providing these wellness solutions, What's Up Wellness seeks to create a supportive community dedicated to enhancing overall health and wellness.
HealthifyMe
Series D in 2023
HealthifyMe is a fitness application designed to help users achieve their health and weight loss objectives through their computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 by a team of doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers in Bangalore, India, the app allows users to track their calorie intake, monitor nutrition and fitness activities, and assess their weight to determine overall health. With features that enable users to set and work towards healthy goals, the platform also facilitates data sharing with experts, who provide personalized advice and recommendations. The application is enhanced by an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that leverages automated analytics, making it easier for users to receive tailored online fitness consultations and achieve their health aspirations.
Thesis
Series A in 2023
Thesis offers personalized brain supplements that cater to all types of brains. They create potent nutritional compounds to improve mental function and provide individualized suggestions depending on their customers' goals and brain chemistry.
Thesis
Seed Round in 2023
Thesis offers personalized brain supplements that cater to all types of brains. They create potent nutritional compounds to improve mental function and provide individualized suggestions depending on their customers' goals and brain chemistry.
Womaness
Seed Round in 2023
Womaness is an e-commerce platform that specializes in modern menopause products, aiming to transform the conversation around this natural life stage. The company offers a diverse range of feminine care items designed to address various symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and skin changes. Womaness emphasizes the importance of providing solutions that are free from harmful additives such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and hormones, ensuring that its products are vegan and gluten-free. In addition to its product offerings, Womaness fosters a supportive community that shares trusted advice and experiences, empowering women to navigate menopause with confidence and ease.
STRAAND
Pre Seed Round in 2023
STRAAND operates in the retail health and personal care products sector, specializing in the manufacture of prebiotic haircare products focused on scalp care. The company offers a range of chemical-free and cruelty-free hair care solutions designed to enhance the scalp microbiome. STRAAND aims to provide customers with comprehensive hair care options at affordable prices, ensuring both effectiveness and ethical production standards.
ESQA
Series A in 2022
ESQA Cosmetics offers a comprehensive range of make-up and personal care items. The company creates vegan products and formulated without harmful ingredients to enhance natural beauty. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.
YOU (Youvit)
Series B in 2022
YOU is a health and lifestyle company providing multivitamins for adults with delicious fruit flavors. With various variants for beauty, women's health, children's multivitamins, and other functions, YOUVIT is now one of the most popular multivitamin supplements among millennials in Indonesia. The multivitamins is packaged in the form of gummy candy and are available in various pharmacies, stores, mini markets, and supermarkets and can also be purchased online on its company website or in various well-known online shops and marketplaces. Wouter van der Kolk founded the company in Jakarta, Jakarta Raya in 2015.
Perelel
Seed Round in 2022
Perelel is a manufacturer of dietary supplements specifically focused on the different stages of a woman's reproductive life cycle. The company develops fertility, prenatal, and postnatal vitamins aimed at supporting the health of women from conception through postpartum. By providing essential vitamins and minerals tailored to each stage of motherhood, Perelel enables women to access the necessary nutrients to enhance their overall well-being during this critical period.
Rael
Series B in 2022
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by offering safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The company's product range includes pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to prioritize comfort and quality. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty market, introducing products such as natural face sheet masks made from botanical ingredients. The brand has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to Target stores and 13 countries. Since its establishment in 2017, Rael has attracted investment from various industry leaders, reflecting its commitment to promoting healthier options for women's personal care.
Plum
Series C in 2022
Plum is a skincare and beauty company that focuses on providing chemical-free and vegan products designed for personal wellness. The company's offerings include a range of skincare items such as night gels, face washes, moisturizing creams, and face oils. Plum emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental responsibility by ensuring its products are free from harmful chemicals, including sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phytates. Additionally, Plum's haircare line is specifically formulated to be silicone-free and sulfate-free, catering to individuals with damaged hair or dandruff concerns. Overall, Plum aims to deliver effective beauty solutions that prioritize health and sustainability.
Gousto
Secondary Market in 2022
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by two friends, the company was born out of a desire to simplify home cooking by providing all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions, eliminating the need for multiple grocery trips. Each week, subscribers can choose from a selection of new recipes developed by a team of professional chefs, ensuring a diverse range of cuisines and styles. Customers have the flexibility to pause their subscription as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Gousto's approach combines quality with ease, enabling individuals and families to prepare delicious and healthy meals at home without the hassle of planning or shopping.
DealShare
Series E in 2022
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup focused on providing an online buying platform for a wide range of consumer products, targeting the growing population of users in non-metro and rural areas of India who are less familiar with traditional online shopping. The platform is designed for mobile and social media use, allowing users to easily purchase items with just a few clicks. DealShare enables customers to buy and share deals with friends, offering discounts based on the number of purchasers, which promotes demand aggregation of mass-market products through social engagement. Its product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, grocery items, beauty and wellness products, fashion accessories, electronics, and home décor. By focusing on a streamlined assortment, DealShare aims to achieve high capital and price efficiency while making online shopping accessible and affordable for its target demographic.
Ombre
Seed Round in 2021
Ombre is a provider of microbiome testing kits that focus on personalized health solutions. The company offers subscription-based services that include customized microbiome testing and probiotics tailored to individual needs. Through its testing kits, Ombre delivers actionable insights aimed at preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By addressing the root causes of gut-related issues, Ombre empowers customers to improve their overall health and well-being with science-backed interventions.
CreatorIQ
Series D in 2021
CreatorIQ is an enterprise marketing platform that specializes in influencer marketing, designed to help brands manage and optimize their campaigns effectively. The platform facilitates data-driven creator discovery, allowing companies to identify the right talent for their campaigns. It also streamlines workflows by managing creator relationships and automatically monitoring key performance metrics for each post. CreatorIQ's solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as ABInbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Sephora, and Unilever, enabling them to achieve significant business results through enhanced influencer marketing strategies while ensuring brand safety and delivering meaningful measurement.
KhataBook
Series C in 2021
KhataBook is a rapidly growing SaaS company in India that offers a smartphone-based ledger application aimed at micro, small, and medium businesses. The application assists entrepreneurs in managing their business and personal credits by securely tracking transactions, sending automatic payment reminders, and facilitating online payment collections through UPI and QR codes. With the goal of enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, KhataBook has made a significant impact on India's business landscape, earning recognition as the "Best Innovative Mobile App" at the India Digital Awards in 2020. The platform is available in over 11 languages and boasts more than 20 million registered users, reflecting its widespread adoption among merchants in the country.
Minimalist
Series A in 2021
Minimalist is a rapidly growing skincare brand known for its commitment to transparency and clean beauty. The company offers a diverse range of affordable products designed to cater to various skin types, including anti-acne treatments, toners, serums, and hair care solutions. By focusing on key ingredients such as niacinamide, salicylic acid, alpha arbutin, and AHA PHA BHA peels, Minimalist has established itself as a trusted name in skincare. The brand emphasizes the importance of honest labeling and ingredient clarity, ensuring customers are well-informed about the products they use.
HealthifyMe
Series C in 2021
HealthifyMe is a fitness application designed to help users achieve their health and weight loss objectives through their computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 by a team of doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers in Bangalore, India, the app allows users to track their calorie intake, monitor nutrition and fitness activities, and assess their weight to determine overall health. With features that enable users to set and work towards healthy goals, the platform also facilitates data sharing with experts, who provide personalized advice and recommendations. The application is enhanced by an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that leverages automated analytics, making it easier for users to receive tailored online fitness consultations and achieve their health aspirations.
Convosight
Series A in 2021
Convosight is a community management platform based in New Delhi, India, designed for Facebook group administrators seeking to enhance engagement and monetization of their online communities. The platform offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that leverages data analytics and machine learning to assist community builders in managing their groups effectively. Convosight provides valuable insights such as member engagement metrics, growth rates, and active participation levels, enabling clients to foster a vibrant community and capitalize on its potential. The comprehensive tools and features offered by Convosight empower community entrepreneurs to engage their members effectively and drive business growth.
Grabango
Series B in 2021
Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango develops a system that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience in existing grocery and convenience stores. By employing cameras and shelf sensors, the technology identifies items as customers pick them up and adds them to a virtual basket. After selecting their items, shoppers can simply scan a code in the Grabango app to pay via their registered payment method and exit the store without waiting in line. This innovative approach aims to streamline the shopping process, making it faster and more convenient for customers, while also ensuring privacy through anonymized data handling. Grabango partners with large-scale retailers to retrofit their stores, eliminating traditional checkout lines and setting a new standard in retail shopping.
Huma
Series C in 2021
Huma is a global health technology company that specializes in creating a modular platform for digital 'hospitals at home' across various disease areas. The platform integrates predictive algorithms, digital biomarkers, and real-world data to enhance proactive and predictive healthcare. By connecting information from hospital databases, patient wearables, and mobile devices, Huma provides healthcare providers with real-time insights. The company focuses on advancing connected care for patients and accelerating research and therapy development. It collaborates with leading healthcare institutions to assess and improve health outcomes, empowering healthcare professionals to utilize data effectively for better patient care.
Womaness
Seed Round in 2021
Womaness is an e-commerce platform that specializes in modern menopause products, aiming to transform the conversation around this natural life stage. The company offers a diverse range of feminine care items designed to address various symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and skin changes. Womaness emphasizes the importance of providing solutions that are free from harmful additives such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and hormones, ensuring that its products are vegan and gluten-free. In addition to its product offerings, Womaness fosters a supportive community that shares trusted advice and experiences, empowering women to navigate menopause with confidence and ease.
Limitless
Series B in 2021
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that helps businesses connect with qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. This approach not only enhances service speed and quality but also reduces costs significantly. By leveraging customer feedback and expert responses, Limitless trains its AI systems to automate lower-value queries over time, further improving efficiency. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients such as Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage. Additionally, it engages customers as brand ambassadors, rewarding them for their involvement while facilitating better customer engagement. Current investors include Unilever Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Albion Capital.
Exponent Beauty
Seed Round in 2021
Exponent Beauty is a skincare company that specializes in providing consumers with clinically proven products and tailored skincare information. Founded by Liz Whitman in March 2019, the company utilizes tools for assessing skin concerns, along with product recommendation lists and a vitamin C test kit, to help customers identify suitable formulations. By focusing on maintaining ingredient concentration throughout a product's lifecycle, Exponent Beauty empowers users to select effective solutions based on their specific skin issues, enhancing their overall skincare experience.
BYBI
Series A in 2020
BYBI is a vegan and sustainable skincare brand founded in 2017 by beauty bloggers and skincare experts Elsie and Dominika. The company focuses on creating natural, cruelty-free skincare products that promote skin health and well-being without side effects. BYBI offers a range of products, including lip scrubs, lip balms, face mists, and masks made from natural ingredients. The brand emphasizes its commitment to optimizing skin health while ensuring its formulations align with ethical and sustainable practices.
Plum
Series B in 2020
Plum is a skincare and beauty company that focuses on providing chemical-free and vegan products designed for personal wellness. The company's offerings include a range of skincare items such as night gels, face washes, moisturizing creams, and face oils. Plum emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental responsibility by ensuring its products are free from harmful chemicals, including sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phytates. Additionally, Plum's haircare line is specifically formulated to be silicone-free and sulfate-free, catering to individuals with damaged hair or dandruff concerns. Overall, Plum aims to deliver effective beauty solutions that prioritize health and sustainability.
Runa
Series A in 2020
Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail capable of sending and accepting digital value at scale. With Runa, companies can pay the people they serve in any form of digital value, anywhere, instantly. The Runa Network provides a wide range of digital payout types including gift cards, prepaid cards, subscriptions, donations, cryptocurrencies and more. Legacy payment mechanisms struggle to adapt to low-volume, high-velocity transactions both locally and globally, such as sending payouts to gig workers, creators, or sending rewards to customers or employees wherever they are. Runa’s infrastructure and network facilitates payouts to these recipients, helping businesses expand their reach, retain their users while modernizing the way in which they manage and transfer money: instantly, internationally, and free of charge for the senders and the recipient. Runa was established as WeGift in October 2016 by Aron Alexander in London, England.
MIRA BEAUTY™
Seed Round in 2020
MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.
CreatorIQ
Series C in 2020
CreatorIQ is an enterprise marketing platform that specializes in influencer marketing, designed to help brands manage and optimize their campaigns effectively. The platform facilitates data-driven creator discovery, allowing companies to identify the right talent for their campaigns. It also streamlines workflows by managing creator relationships and automatically monitoring key performance metrics for each post. CreatorIQ's solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as ABInbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Sephora, and Unilever, enabling them to achieve significant business results through enhanced influencer marketing strategies while ensuring brand safety and delivering meaningful measurement.
Milkbasket
Series B in 2020
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.
KhataBook
Series B in 2020
KhataBook is a rapidly growing SaaS company in India that offers a smartphone-based ledger application aimed at micro, small, and medium businesses. The application assists entrepreneurs in managing their business and personal credits by securely tracking transactions, sending automatic payment reminders, and facilitating online payment collections through UPI and QR codes. With the goal of enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, KhataBook has made a significant impact on India's business landscape, earning recognition as the "Best Innovative Mobile App" at the India Digital Awards in 2020. The platform is available in over 11 languages and boasts more than 20 million registered users, reflecting its widespread adoption among merchants in the country.
Cult.Fit
Series D in 2020
CureFit is a Bangalore-based health and fitness company established in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori. It offers integrated digital and offline experiences across fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, aiming to make these aspects of life fun and accessible. The company provides trainer-led group workout classes, healthy meal delivery services, yoga and meditation sessions for mental fitness, and hassle-free medical and lifestyle care through its mobile application.
Shop101
Series C in 2020
Shop101 is a social commerce platform based in Mumbai, India, that empowers entrepreneurs to sell products online and through social media channels like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram without any upfront investment. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a mobile app that allows users, including housewives, college students, and young graduates, to set up an online store in under two minutes. Shop101 provides a comprehensive suite of services, including end-to-end order processing, inventory management, logistics across India, and payment support, enabling over 9 million individuals to resell products easily and efficiently. The extensive range of products available through the Shop101 Supply platform further enhances the opportunities for budding entrepreneurs to engage in social commerce.
Rael
Series A in 2020
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by offering safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The company's product range includes pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to prioritize comfort and quality. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty market, introducing products such as natural face sheet masks made from botanical ingredients. The brand has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to Target stores and 13 countries. Since its establishment in 2017, Rael has attracted investment from various industry leaders, reflecting its commitment to promoting healthier options for women's personal care.
Peel-Works
Series C in 2019
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company focused on enhancing eCommerce for corner stores in India. Through its ISO-certified platform, Taikee, the company offers a B2B grocery eCommerce solution that simplifies the procurement process for traditional grocery retailers. By partnering with leading FMCG brands, Taikee enables corner stores to source a diverse range of products at competitive prices via a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. The platform addresses key challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and working capital constraints by ensuring next-day delivery, ultimately improving the shopping experience for consumers. Additionally, Peel-Works provides inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights to help retailers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty, thereby driving sales and profitability for small retail businesses.
ZitSticka
Series A in 2019
ZitSticka, Inc. is a New York-based skincare brand established in 2017 that specializes in acne treatments. The company focuses on innovative products designed to address various stages of acne development. Its flagship product, the KILLA patch, features a unique design with self-dissolving microdarts and dermatologically backed ingredients, aimed at disrupting the early progression of zits. ZitSticka ensures compliance with FDA cosmetic regulatory standards, reflecting a commitment to safety and efficacy. The KILLA kit, which includes eight patches and eight priming CLEANA swabs, is available for purchase online for $29. ZitSticka's distribution strategy encompasses both direct online sales and partnerships with wholesalers, allowing for broader accessibility to its skincare solutions.
Peel-Works
Series B in 2019
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company focused on enhancing eCommerce for corner stores in India. Through its ISO-certified platform, Taikee, the company offers a B2B grocery eCommerce solution that simplifies the procurement process for traditional grocery retailers. By partnering with leading FMCG brands, Taikee enables corner stores to source a diverse range of products at competitive prices via a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. The platform addresses key challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and working capital constraints by ensuring next-day delivery, ultimately improving the shopping experience for consumers. Additionally, Peel-Works provides inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights to help retailers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty, thereby driving sales and profitability for small retail businesses.
Kopari Beauty
Series A in 2019
Kopari Beauty is a brand focused on creating a diverse range of beauty products that harness the benefits of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The company emphasizes a healthy and mindful lifestyle, offering products that enhance natural beauty and promote vitality. Kopari's product line includes deodorants, face cleansers, and body moisturizers, all formulated without harmful ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and parabens. By using coconut oil as a key ingredient, Kopari aims to provide effective solutions that nourish and regenerate hair and skin, celebrating the natural radiance within each individual.
Gousto
Series F in 2019
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by two friends, the company was born out of a desire to simplify home cooking by providing all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions, eliminating the need for multiple grocery trips. Each week, subscribers can choose from a selection of new recipes developed by a team of professional chefs, ensuring a diverse range of cuisines and styles. Customers have the flexibility to pause their subscription as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Gousto's approach combines quality with ease, enabling individuals and families to prepare delicious and healthy meals at home without the hassle of planning or shopping.
The Nue
Series A in 2019
The Nue Co. Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in producing nutritional supplements made from organic ingredients. Established in 2016, The Nue Co. focuses on creating products such as vitamins, milk protein, plant protein, magnesium, prebiotics, and probiotics, with an emphasis on traceability and quality. The company's formulation approach is rooted in simplicity and creativity, utilizing powerful organic foods rich in specific nutrients rather than artificial additives. Their supplements are free from toxic preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners, ensuring that every ingredient is responsibly sourced and clinically validated. Additionally, The Nue Co. operates an online subscription platform for product distribution, while prioritizing environmentally friendly practices by limiting plastic packaging and striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Their mission is to provide science-backed supplements that promote overall health and wellness.
Cult.Fit
Series D in 2019
CureFit is a Bangalore-based health and fitness company established in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori. It offers integrated digital and offline experiences across fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, aiming to make these aspects of life fun and accessible. The company provides trainer-led group workout classes, healthy meal delivery services, yoga and meditation sessions for mental fitness, and hassle-free medical and lifestyle care through its mobile application.
Scentials
Series A in 2019
Scentials operates as a beauty brand studio platform that specializes in creating skincare and fragrance products endorsed by prominent Indian celebrities from sports, film, and entertainment. By leveraging these celebrity partnerships, Scentials enhances its visibility and brand recognition through extensive traditional and social media reach. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fragrances, skincare, makeup, and men's grooming items, ensuring that customers have access to authentic and affordable beauty solutions. This strategy of combining innovative beauty offerings with celebrity influence positions Scentials as a notable player in the beauty industry.
Frontier Markets
Seed Round in 2019
Frontier Markets operates a marketing and commerce platform dedicated to enhancing rural life in India by providing last-mile delivery services for essential products and services. Catering to 551 million rural customers who lack access to financial and durable goods, Frontier Markets addresses the infrastructure gaps that prevent product companies from reaching these communities. The organization recruits and trains women entrepreneurs, known as Saral Jeevan Sahelis, who leverage the Meri Saheli app to facilitate order coordination, delivery, and real-time data collection, allowing them to earn an average income while remaining in their villages. This innovative approach has enabled 700,000 rural customers to access over one million life-improving solutions, including clean energy, agricultural tools, and homecare products. In response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, Frontier Markets has partnered with fintech and FMCG companies to enhance financial services and essential goods delivery. With a focus on sustainable livelihoods for women and a strong emphasis on digital integration, the organization aims to connect 100 million rural customers with a network of digitally savvy entrepreneurs, ultimately transforming rural access to vital resources and services.
CreatorIQ
Series B in 2019
CreatorIQ is an enterprise marketing platform that specializes in influencer marketing, designed to help brands manage and optimize their campaigns effectively. The platform facilitates data-driven creator discovery, allowing companies to identify the right talent for their campaigns. It also streamlines workflows by managing creator relationships and automatically monitoring key performance metrics for each post. CreatorIQ's solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as ABInbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Sephora, and Unilever, enabling them to achieve significant business results through enhanced influencer marketing strategies while ensuring brand safety and delivering meaningful measurement.
Skupos
Series B in 2019
Skupos Inc. is a technology company that develops tools to enhance the operations of retailers, distributors, and brands, primarily within the convenience store sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Denver, Colorado, Skupos provides a platform that enables real-time monitoring of inventory, sales, and store performance. Its services include automated purchasing and operational analytics, which help independent businesses optimize their processes and make informed, data-driven decisions. By connecting retailers and brands on a unified platform, Skupos aims to unlock efficiencies and improve customer service, thereby fostering smarter and more profitable retail operations.
Milkbasket
Series B in 2019
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.
SunBasket
Series E in 2019
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.
Peel-Works
Series B in 2019
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company focused on enhancing eCommerce for corner stores in India. Through its ISO-certified platform, Taikee, the company offers a B2B grocery eCommerce solution that simplifies the procurement process for traditional grocery retailers. By partnering with leading FMCG brands, Taikee enables corner stores to source a diverse range of products at competitive prices via a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. The platform addresses key challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and working capital constraints by ensuring next-day delivery, ultimately improving the shopping experience for consumers. Additionally, Peel-Works provides inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights to help retailers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty, thereby driving sales and profitability for small retail businesses.
Runa
Series A in 2019
Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail capable of sending and accepting digital value at scale. With Runa, companies can pay the people they serve in any form of digital value, anywhere, instantly. The Runa Network provides a wide range of digital payout types including gift cards, prepaid cards, subscriptions, donations, cryptocurrencies and more. Legacy payment mechanisms struggle to adapt to low-volume, high-velocity transactions both locally and globally, such as sending payouts to gig workers, creators, or sending rewards to customers or employees wherever they are. Runa’s infrastructure and network facilitates payouts to these recipients, helping businesses expand their reach, retain their users while modernizing the way in which they manage and transfer money: instantly, internationally, and free of charge for the senders and the recipient. Runa was established as WeGift in October 2016 by Aron Alexander in London, England.
Dr Roebuck's
Venture Round in 2019
Dr Roebuck's is a skin care brand focused on delivering effective solutions for dry and sensitive skin, including those with eczema. The company emphasizes clean formulations, utilizing minimal, sustainably-sourced ingredients that are both cruelty-free and suitable for all skin types. Its products feature multi-benefit botanicals and professional-grade active ingredients, all rigorously tested and backed by scientific research. Dr Roebuck's commitment to safety is reflected in its avoidance of harmful additives such as parabens, sulfates, gluten, fillers, synthetic fragrances, and dyes, ensuring that customers can use their products with confidence.
TheLorry
Corporate Round in 2019
TheLorry is an online platform based in Malaysia, established in 2014 by Nadhir Ashafiq, that facilitates lorry bookings and reservations, providing users with price-fixed quotations. The company connects individuals and businesses with professional movers and drivers, ensuring the safe and secure transportation of goods. Its range of services includes home and office relocation, furniture disposal, lorry rental, cross-border relocation, and bulky item delivery. TheLorry also offers additional services such as packing, wrapping, assembly, and disassembly upon request. By partnering with reputable vendors, the platform emphasizes safety and customer satisfaction, allowing users to assess experiences through reviews. Its comprehensive vendor network and commitment to friendly customer service contribute to its growing portfolio in the logistics industry.
Limitless
Series A in 2019
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that helps businesses connect with qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. This approach not only enhances service speed and quality but also reduces costs significantly. By leveraging customer feedback and expert responses, Limitless trains its AI systems to automate lower-value queries over time, further improving efficiency. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients such as Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage. Additionally, it engages customers as brand ambassadors, rewarding them for their involvement while facilitating better customer engagement. Current investors include Unilever Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Albion Capital.
Nutrafol
Series B in 2019
Nutrafol is a leading hair growth supplement brand that emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the internal factors affecting hair health. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers clinically-backed nutraceutical supplements designed for both men and women. These products leverage the restorative properties of unique botanicals to address issues such as stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and free radicals, which are known to impact hair growth and quality. Nutrafol's commitment to scientific research is supported by a team of doctors and researchers who explore advancements in genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging medicine. The brand is endorsed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists in the U.S., further establishing its reputation for delivering reliable results in hair health.
Gousto
Series E in 2019
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by two friends, the company was born out of a desire to simplify home cooking by providing all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions, eliminating the need for multiple grocery trips. Each week, subscribers can choose from a selection of new recipes developed by a team of professional chefs, ensuring a diverse range of cuisines and styles. Customers have the flexibility to pause their subscription as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Gousto's approach combines quality with ease, enabling individuals and families to prepare delicious and healthy meals at home without the hassle of planning or shopping.
MIRA BEAUTY™
Seed Round in 2019
MIRA BEAUTY is the world’s first universal store and collaborative library for makeup and skincare — made up of over 100,000 products and counting — which translates over 10 million product pages, reviews, and videos into one clear, simple, and personalized shopping experience. Community members are able to add products, post reviews, and answer each other’s questions based on their own, unbiased experience, all while shopping for the best products for their unique features and approach to beauty. For more information, please visit mirabeauty.com and @officialmirabeauty.
Milkbasket
Series A in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.
Shop101
Series B in 2018
Shop101 is a social commerce platform based in Mumbai, India, that empowers entrepreneurs to sell products online and through social media channels like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram without any upfront investment. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a mobile app that allows users, including housewives, college students, and young graduates, to set up an online store in under two minutes. Shop101 provides a comprehensive suite of services, including end-to-end order processing, inventory management, logistics across India, and payment support, enabling over 9 million individuals to resell products easily and efficiently. The extensive range of products available through the Shop101 Supply platform further enhances the opportunities for budding entrepreneurs to engage in social commerce.
Plum
Series A in 2018
Plum is a skincare and beauty company that focuses on providing chemical-free and vegan products designed for personal wellness. The company's offerings include a range of skincare items such as night gels, face washes, moisturizing creams, and face oils. Plum emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental responsibility by ensuring its products are free from harmful chemicals, including sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and phytates. Additionally, Plum's haircare line is specifically formulated to be silicone-free and sulfate-free, catering to individuals with damaged hair or dandruff concerns. Overall, Plum aims to deliver effective beauty solutions that prioritize health and sustainability.
CognitionX
Venture Round in 2018
CognitionX Ltd. operates a market intelligence platform focused on artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company organizes and disseminates comprehensive information about the AI industry, making it accessible and useful to a wide range of users, from global enterprises to startups. CognitionX provides resources and research necessary for developing AI solutions and offers a community platform that includes a newsletter, topical events, and industry research. Additionally, their AI Advice Platform features an Enterprise edition that allows large organizations to leverage internal expertise while tapping into a global network of AI specialists. The company aims to clarify and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies, ensuring a responsible transition to an AI-driven society.
Shop101
Series A in 2018
Shop101 is a social commerce platform based in Mumbai, India, that empowers entrepreneurs to sell products online and through social media channels like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram without any upfront investment. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a mobile app that allows users, including housewives, college students, and young graduates, to set up an online store in under two minutes. Shop101 provides a comprehensive suite of services, including end-to-end order processing, inventory management, logistics across India, and payment support, enabling over 9 million individuals to resell products easily and efficiently. The extensive range of products available through the Shop101 Supply platform further enhances the opportunities for budding entrepreneurs to engage in social commerce.
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand
Series A in 2018
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand, Inc. is a cosmetics manufacturer based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011. The company offers a diverse range of products, including liquid lipsticks, metallic lipsticks, lip care items, setting powders, illuminators, glitter, face oils, eyebrow gels, eyeshadows, and eyeliners. Beauty Bakerie sells its products through its online platform and various retail locations, including major stores such as ULTA, Nordstrom, and Target, reaching over 1,000 locations globally. With a robust social media presence, the brand has garnered more than one million followers and raised over $8 million in venture capital. Beauty Bakerie has received recognition from numerous prominent publications, highlighting its impact in the beauty industry and affirming its status as a rapidly growing firm. The brand is led by its founder, who plays a crucial role in shaping its vision, branding, and product development, contributing significantly to its distinct aesthetic and market appeal.
Milkbasket
Series A in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.
Ombre
Seed Round in 2018
Ombre is a provider of microbiome testing kits that focus on personalized health solutions. The company offers subscription-based services that include customized microbiome testing and probiotics tailored to individual needs. Through its testing kits, Ombre delivers actionable insights aimed at preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By addressing the root causes of gut-related issues, Ombre empowers customers to improve their overall health and well-being with science-backed interventions.
Voltea
Venture Round in 2018
Voltea specializes in water purification technology, focusing on the removal of dissolved salts from various water sources. Their systems, which have gained global recognition, purify millions of gallons of water annually. The DiEntry product caters to residential customers, providing a reliable salt-free alternative for home water quality. For commercial clients, Voltea offers the CapDI product, which is utilized by businesses such as brewpubs, coffee houses, and notable companies like Pepsi and Marriott. The company's technology is designed for tunable salt removal with minimal chemical use, allowing for easy scalability to meet increasing water demands. Additionally, Voltea's systems enable the return of unrecovered water to the ecosystem, helping clients reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.
True Botanicals
Series A in 2018
True Botanicals, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of nontoxic skincare and personal care products, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. The company's product range includes cleansers, toners, face oils, serums, sunscreens, and hair care items, all formulated with concentrated bio-active ingredients derived from vegan sources. These products are designed to address specific skin concerns such as acne, hyper-pigmentation, and wrinkles, while promoting overall skin health without harmful toxins or fillers. True Botanicals also offers personalized skincare consultations, helping users understand their skin and lifestyle needs, recommending tailored product routines, and providing ongoing support. The company's products are available for purchase both online and in physical retail stores.
Trinny London
Venture Round in 2018
Trinny London Limited is a cosmetics brand founded by Trinny Woodall in 2017, based in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. The company specializes in cream-based makeup products tailored for women, leveraging its unique online tool, Match2Me, which analyzes individual characteristics such as eye, hair, and skin color to recommend suitable products. Its diverse product range includes face items like BFF cream, foundation, contour, highlighter, and cheek products like Lip2cheek and blusher. Additionally, the brand offers a selection of lip products and eye shades. Trinny London operates primarily through its online platform, allowing customers to receive personalized makeup recommendations and products delivered to their homes. The brand is a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.
Gallinée
Series A in 2018
Gallinée Ltd specializes in skin and body care products that prioritize the health of the skin's microbiome, the community of beneficial bacteria that protects the skin. Founded by a pharmacist, the brand is recognized for its innovative approach, being the first to focus on nurturing the skin's natural ecosystem. Gallinée's product line features a unique patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, which are designed to nourish and support the good bacteria essential for maintaining healthy skin. By targeting the skin's microflora, Gallinée aims to provide effective treatments that cater to sensitive skin, ensuring users benefit from products that respect and protect their skin's natural defenses.
Milkbasket
Seed Round in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The company caters to the unique Indian habit of having fresh milk delivered at home each morning and has expanded its offerings to include over 6,000 products across 13 categories, fulfilling a household's complete grocery needs. Milkbasket has pioneered features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing users to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. The platform provides a hassle-free experience, delivering items like milk, bread, eggs, and juices directly to customers' doorsteps. With a presence in more than 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Milkbasket is actively expanding its reach into other Tier I and Tier II cities across India.
Peel-Works
Series B in 2017
Peel-Works is a technology and data analytics company focused on enhancing eCommerce for corner stores in India. Through its ISO-certified platform, Taikee, the company offers a B2B grocery eCommerce solution that simplifies the procurement process for traditional grocery retailers. By partnering with leading FMCG brands, Taikee enables corner stores to source a diverse range of products at competitive prices via a single application, eliminating the need for multiple supplier interactions. The platform addresses key challenges such as inventory management, stock shortages, and working capital constraints by ensuring next-day delivery, ultimately improving the shopping experience for consumers. Additionally, Peel-Works provides inventory analytics services that deliver real-time insights to help retailers optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer loyalty, thereby driving sales and profitability for small retail businesses.
Limitless
Seed Round in 2017
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that helps businesses connect with qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. This approach not only enhances service speed and quality but also reduces costs significantly. By leveraging customer feedback and expert responses, Limitless trains its AI systems to automate lower-value queries over time, further improving efficiency. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients such as Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage. Additionally, it engages customers as brand ambassadors, rewarding them for their involvement while facilitating better customer engagement. Current investors include Unilever Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Albion Capital.
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand
Seed Round in 2017
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand, Inc. is a cosmetics manufacturer based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011. The company offers a diverse range of products, including liquid lipsticks, metallic lipsticks, lip care items, setting powders, illuminators, glitter, face oils, eyebrow gels, eyeshadows, and eyeliners. Beauty Bakerie sells its products through its online platform and various retail locations, including major stores such as ULTA, Nordstrom, and Target, reaching over 1,000 locations globally. With a robust social media presence, the brand has garnered more than one million followers and raised over $8 million in venture capital. Beauty Bakerie has received recognition from numerous prominent publications, highlighting its impact in the beauty industry and affirming its status as a rapidly growing firm. The brand is led by its founder, who plays a crucial role in shaping its vision, branding, and product development, contributing significantly to its distinct aesthetic and market appeal.
Helpling
Venture Round in 2017
Helpling is an online platform that offers on-demand home cleaning services outside the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, it enables customers to book vetted and insured cleaners through its website or app with minimal effort. This service allows users to reclaim their time for personal activities while providing cleaners with a streamlined way to connect with new clients and manage their working schedules. Cleaners charge a flat rate for their services and pay a fee when securing regular customers through the platform or a percentage for one-time bookings. Helpling simplifies the process of maintaining a clean household, enhancing convenience for both customers and service providers.
MachineVantage
Venture Round in 2017
machineVantage is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning software to aid marketing professionals, branding and advertising agencies, and product innovators. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on extracting insights related to product innovations, brand semiotics, creative inspirations, and messaging at digital and retail points of sale. machineVantage serves a diverse range of industries, including packaged goods, retail, financial services, health and beauty, food and beverages, and automotive. Through its proprietary technologies, machineVantage aims to enhance the effectiveness of marketing strategies and product development efforts across these sectors.
Celtra
Series C in 2017
Celtra Inc. is a creative management platform that offers cloud-based, self-service software for managing the lifecycle of digital advertising. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Celtra serves advertisers, publishers, and businesses globally, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, London, Ljubljana, and Singapore. The company's flagship product, AdCreator 4, enables agencies and brand leaders to create, distribute, and optimize data-driven display advertising campaigns across various screens, including mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. This platform facilitates large-scale and complex campaigns by streamlining ad creation, performance optimization, and consolidated reporting, ensuring that clients can easily access common metrics across all formats. Celtra operates as a subsidiary of The Unilever Group.
Discuss.io
Series A in 2017
Discuss.io Inc. operates a market research platform designed for consumer interviews and focus groups, providing real-time insights for brands and agencies globally. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, the platform enables agile marketers to access on-demand research tools that facilitate marketing decision-making. Users can conduct real-time webcam interviews, recruit participants, and choose moderators, allowing organizations to transform consumer experiences into actionable insights. Trusted by numerous global brands and agencies, including Unilever, Target, and Mastercard, Discuss.io enhances the ability of market insights, customer experience, and user experience professionals to make informed strategic decisions swiftly.
SunBasket
Series C in 2017
Sun Basket is a meal kit subscription service that delivers organic ingredients and customized recipes directly to customers' homes. The company offers a variety of meal options, including Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, allowing customers to select meals each week or follow a specific menu plan. By sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients from over 135 farms, ranches, and fishermen, Sun Basket ensures the use of non-GMO produce and antibiotic and hormone-free meats, while adhering to sustainability standards set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This service not only simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping but also encourages a healthier cooking experience, enabling customers to focus on preparing and enjoying their meals.
Nutrafol
Series A in 2017
Nutrafol is a leading hair growth supplement brand that emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the internal factors affecting hair health. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers clinically-backed nutraceutical supplements designed for both men and women. These products leverage the restorative properties of unique botanicals to address issues such as stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and free radicals, which are known to impact hair growth and quality. Nutrafol's commitment to scientific research is supported by a team of doctors and researchers who explore advancements in genetics, biotechnology, and anti-aging medicine. The brand is endorsed by over 3,000 physicians, clinics, and stylists in the U.S., further establishing its reputation for delivering reliable results in hair health.
Blow
Series A in 2017
Blow Ltd is a leading app-based provider of on-demand beauty services in London, specializing in fast beauty solutions that include expert blow dries, makeup, and nail care. Customers can access these services at their convenience, whether at home, work, hotels, or events, as well as in the company's flagship beauty bars located in Covent Garden and Canary Wharf. Operating from early morning until late at night, Blow Ltd offers appointments that can be as short as 30 minutes. The company's stylists are thoroughly vetted and trained at their beauty bars to ensure high-quality service. Clients can easily book appointments through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iOS and Android platforms, eliminating the need for cash transactions. Additionally, Blow Ltd features a curated selection of over 1,000 premium beauty products that are used and recommended by their professionals.
LXMI
Seed Round in 2017
LXMI is a skincare brand founded in 2015 by Leila Janah, specializing in natural and organic skincare products suitable for all skin types. The brand's name is inspired by Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of beauty. LXMI's flagship offering features Nilotica Reserve, a rare skin butter sourced from the Nile River Valley in Northern Uganda. The ingredients used in LXMI products are carefully selected for their quality and are rich in natural vitamin crystals, promoting skin health and a natural glow. Through its commitment to using organic and rare ingredients, LXMI aims to provide consumers with effective skincare solutions.
Limitless
Seed Round in 2016
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that helps businesses connect with qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. This approach not only enhances service speed and quality but also reduces costs significantly. By leveraging customer feedback and expert responses, Limitless trains its AI systems to automate lower-value queries over time, further improving efficiency. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients such as Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage. Additionally, it engages customers as brand ambassadors, rewarding them for their involvement while facilitating better customer engagement. Current investors include Unilever Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Albion Capital.
Snatch
Seed Round in 2016
Snatch Media Limited is a mobile game development company based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, specializing in free-to-play virtual treasure hunt games. Founded in 2015 and originally known as Pass the Parcel App UK Limited, the company offers a unique gaming experience through augmented reality technology. Players engage in interactive treasure hunts to find parcels containing various rewards, including holiday tickets, exclusive discounts, and cash prizes, all sponsored by brand partners. The games are available for download on both the App Store and Google Play. Snatch aims to transform brand engagement by providing an enjoyable and rewarding way for users to interact with products and services. The company was co-founded by Jamal Hirani and Joe Martin in 2016.
Gousto
Series C in 2016
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by two friends, the company was born out of a desire to simplify home cooking by providing all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions, eliminating the need for multiple grocery trips. Each week, subscribers can choose from a selection of new recipes developed by a team of professional chefs, ensuring a diverse range of cuisines and styles. Customers have the flexibility to pause their subscription as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Gousto's approach combines quality with ease, enabling individuals and families to prepare delicious and healthy meals at home without the hassle of planning or shopping.
Arecor
Venture Round in 2016
Arecor Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in stabilization technology solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Founded in 2006, Arecor utilizes its innovative formulation technology platform to enhance the commercial value and utility of proteins across various applications, including vaccines and therapeutic proteins. The company develops products targeting infectious diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, and hormone replacement therapies. It focuses on reformulating existing therapies to improve their stability and efficacy, enabling self-administration for patients through pre-filled syringes and injection pens. Notably, Arecor works on high-concentration formulations of antibodies, such as Trastuzumab and Rituximab, to improve treatment for conditions like breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Additionally, Arecor creates stable liquid formulations for vaccines and biological therapies, addressing challenges in degradation and stability. Through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies, Arecor aims to deliver advanced reformulations that enhance treatment options for patients.
Discuss.io
Seed Round in 2016
Discuss.io Inc. operates a market research platform designed for consumer interviews and focus groups, providing real-time insights for brands and agencies globally. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, the platform enables agile marketers to access on-demand research tools that facilitate marketing decision-making. Users can conduct real-time webcam interviews, recruit participants, and choose moderators, allowing organizations to transform consumer experiences into actionable insights. Trusted by numerous global brands and agencies, including Unilever, Target, and Mastercard, Discuss.io enhances the ability of market insights, customer experience, and user experience professionals to make informed strategic decisions swiftly.
Blis
Series B in 2016
Blis Media Limited specializes in location data technology solutions tailored for agencies, trading desks, and enterprises. The company provides tools such as Blis Activation, which analyzes and verifies location data, and Blis Attribution, which measures campaign performance and return on investment. Its offerings enable brands to target and deliver digital advertising to consumers based on their proximity to specific locations, behavioral history, and contextual data. Blis also features a self-serve location-powered demand-side platform (DSP) that allows trading desks to manage cross-device campaigns effectively. With a comprehensive suite of location analytics and insights, Blis helps businesses understand customer behavior, enhancing consumer engagement and driving sales. Founded in 2003 and based in London, the company operates globally with a presence across Europe, the US, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, serving major clients across various industries.
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