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BOLD

BOLD is the corporate venture capital fund of L'Oréal, based in Clichy, France. It invests in innovative startups across the beauty value chain, focusing on beauty brands, technology, and biotech.

Founded
2018
Recorded stages
Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth Equity
Focus sectors
Beauty Tech, Biotech
Recorded regions
Global, North America, Europe, Asia

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Overview

BOLD, which stands for Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development, is L'Oréal's corporate venture capital fund established in 2018. It aims to partner with innovative startups that are redefining the global beauty value chain. BOLD invests in startups across four key areas: Beauty Brands, Beauty Platforms, Tech for Beauty, and Science for Beauty. The fund makes minority investments worldwide, ranging from seed stage to Series C, and operates independently while maintaining a strategic relationship with each portfolio company.

Focus

BOLD invests in startups across four key areas: Beauty Brands, Beauty Platforms, Tech for Beauty, and Science for Beauty. The fund targets emerging brands, direct-to-consumer platforms, technological innovations, and sustainable biotech solutions that enhance beauty experiences.

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BOLD provides portfolio companies with not only capital but also strategic access to L'Oréal's global commercial network, R&D capabilities, and ingredient sourcing relationships, enhancing their growth potential and market reach.

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