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Unilever Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Unilever Ventures is the venture capital arm of Unilever and invests in fast growing companies across consumer and enterprise technology.

Investor Profile

Unilever Ventures has made 153 investments, with 10 in the past 12 months and 35% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (27%)
  • Seed (17%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Series F (1%)
  • Secondary Market (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (48%)
  • United Kingdom (22%)
  • India (21%)
  • Ireland (3%)
  • Indonesia (2%)
  • Australia (1%)
  • Sweden (1%)
  • The Netherlands (1%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • China (1%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Beauty
  • Cosmetics
  • Food And Beverage
  • Biotechnology
  • Wellness
  • Software
  • Internet
  • Consumer Goods
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Unilever Ventures frequently co-invest with?

MMC Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 5
Blume Ventures
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 5
Kalaari Capital
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 7
Verlinvest
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 4
Prolog Ventures
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 4
Burrill & Company
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Physic Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Athera Venture Partners
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 5
ARCH Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
GS
North America, California, United States, Mill Valley
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Unilever Ventures often collaborate with?

AM
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JW
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 2
AF
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
TE
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
BR
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland
Shared Deals: 2
AC
Europe, Jersey
Shared Deals: 1
GP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
BS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Unilever Ventures?

indē wild

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Indē Wild is a beauty brand that integrates Ayurvedic traditions with modern science to create skincare and haircare products.

BeautyCosmeticsE-Commerce
SeedMar 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
RAS Luxury Oils

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

RAS Luxury Oils provides natural and organic skincare products.

CosmeticsOrganicWellness
Series AJan 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Arata

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Arata is an e-commerce site for beauty products and cosmetics.

CosmeticsE-Commerce
Series ADec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
OneSkin

San Francisco, California, United States

OneSkin is a longevity company developing products designed to extend skin and body health by targeting aging at its source.

BeautyBiotechnologyCosmeticsHealth CareWellness
Series ANov 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
ClayCo. Cosmetics

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

ClayCo. Cosmetics brings ancient beauty rituals from across the world, in one platform.

CosmeticsRetail
Series AOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,907,535
Oak Essentials

Los Angeles, California, United States

Oak Essentials is a Clean, opulent skincare brand that prioritizes effectiveness above sensory, spa-like experiences and a minimalist look.

BeautyPersonal Care and HygieneRetail
Series ASep 24, 2024
Create Wellness

New York, New York, United States

Create Wellness offers creatine monohydrate gummies for improved focus, strength, and endurance, catering to health-conscious individuals.

Consumer GoodsDietary SupplementsE-CommerceFood and Beverage
Series ASep 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
SkinInspired

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

SkinInspired is the operator of a luxury skincare company that offers products tailored to each individual's skin type and issues.

BeautyService Industry
SeedJul 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,466,356
Luna Daily

London, England, United Kingdom

Luna Daily operates as a Femtech startup.

ConsumerWomen's
SeedJul 1, 2024
ESQA

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

ESQA is a vegan cosmetics company that offers a comprehensive range of make-up and personal care items.

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommercePersonal Care and HygieneRetail
Series BJul 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000