L'Oréal BOLD Ventures

L'Oréal BOLD Ventures is the corporate venture capital fund of L'Oréal, established to invest in innovative beauty startups worldwide. The fund focuses on strategic minority investments in emerging brands, technology, and biotechnology sectors, aiming to redefine the beauty value chain. BOLD Ventures operates globally, with investments in countries such as the United States, Japan, and Switzerland, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation across diverse markets.

The fund's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including seed, early-stage, Series A, Series B, growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. This comprehensive approach allows BOLD Ventures to support startups at different phases of their development, from inception to expansion. The fund's portfolio spans multiple industries, including beauty, technology, biotechnology, and green science, aligning with L'Oréal's dedication to sustainability and technological advancement.

BOLD Ventures has a track record of strategic investments, such as its minority stake in Digital Village, a U.S.-based startup specializing in the metaverse and NFT marketplace, marking L'Oréal's first venture capital investment in the Web3 space. Additionally, the fund invested in Debut, a U.S. biotech company, to collaborate on developing sustainable active ingredients for beauty products. These investments demonstrate BOLD Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative companies that align with L'Oréal's mission to create the beauty that moves the world.