Investors in Brands

Henkel Ventures is Henkel’s corporate venture capital engagement, combining all venture activities across the company’s three business units (Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care). Henkel Ventures actively evaluates and manages equity investments and joint development projects with start-up companies to explore new technologies, applications and business models in areas of strategic interest for Henkel. Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies. We are: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Anotherway Ventures, we are more than a venture capital fund—we're pioneers who blend ART & SCIENCE to cultivate brands that define the future. We deeply value the transformative impact of branding in establishing category leadership and driving positive change. With a unique blend of top-tier creative and financial expertise, developed in leading organizations, we collaborate closely with founders to articulate their missions and provide steadfast support throughout execution. Our leadership team brings extensive experience in investing in, launching, growing, and repositioning brands, alongside scaling the foundational platforms that underpin their success.

Redrice Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments in purpose-driven consumer brands and related technology companies. Founded with a commitment to supporting startups that prioritize social impact and consumer engagement, Redrice Ventures aims to foster growth and market leadership within their respective industries. The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying innovative ventures that offer unique solutions and experiences to consumers while delivering measurable social or environmental benefits. By providing early-stage funding and strategic support, Redrice Ventures empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, navigate market challenges, and achieve sustainable growth. For founders and startups looking to make a meaningful impact in consumer markets through innovative products or technologies, Redrice Ventures offers tailored investment and partnership opportunities to drive success and societal change.

Active Partners, we are a leading consumer-focused investment firm dedicated to backing and building the iconic brands of tomorrow. Founded in 2004, our team of consumer specialists has a strong track record of nurturing successful brands, bringing deep operational experience and an extensive network to all our partnerships. We partner with visionary founders, supporting them to fulfill their ambitions through every stage of growth. Our investment philosophy centers around mission-driven, community-led brands that resonate with consumers. Our portfolio includes well-known names such as Rapha, Secret Cinema, LEON, Finisterre, Soho House, Honest Burgers, The Fold, Vinterior, TALA, Facetheory, Northern Monk, Code First Girls, and Taylor & Hart, among others.

We, at Kering, are a global Luxury group managing the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. We invest in Brands and Technologies for the Next Generation of Luxury Consumers

We are entrepreneurs dedicated to forging trust, transparency, diversity, and joy. We believe in the power of human connection, crafting experiences that resonate both on social media and in the physical world. As trailblazers, we shape territories and expand access in a new and "re-enchanted" retail realm. Our team is always on the field, valuing savoir-faire, expertise, and unparalleled service. Because in the end, that’s all we’ll remember. That moment, that person, that place. A treatment that released our pain or just appeased us. A scent or a taste. Something that made us more confident and powerful. Someone who made us feel good. Somewhere where the minds meet.a

BOLD is the strategic venture capital fund of L'Oréal. We invest in brands, technology, and biotech & green science that are redefining the frontier of beauty.

Rite specializes in investing in Swedish and Finnish companies operating in IT-services, Software as a Service, and e-commerce sectors. As an active investor, Rite is dedicated to enhancing and preparing early-stage growth companies for advancement into the midmarket. Leveraging a robust value creation process and a steadfast sector-specific focus, Rite serves as a catalyst in nurturing its portfolio companies towards achieving their maximum potential.