WHO WE ARE
We are the venture capital fund of L’Oréal. We invest in startups creating the beauty that moves the world.
Our mission is to partner with extraordinary entrepreneurs to seize what’s next in beauty while upholding our key values: passion, innovation, open-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit, excellence, and responsibility.
Global in scope, our strategic corporate venture fund explores the frontier of beauty via minority investments in promising startups across the beauty value chain

OUR INVESTMENT AREAS
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BRANDS
Emerging brands with strong stories and disruptive potential, as well as innovative services promoting integrated wellness, health, and beauty
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AUGMENTED BEAUTY
Data- or tech-augmented innovations in the beauty industry where L’Oréal has been a leader for over a century
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BIOTECH & GREEN SCIENCE
Advanced innovations in biotech and green science that propel us towards ever-greater sustainability and circularity
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TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
Software platforms and services amplifying the retail experience and accelerating the digitalization of the beauty industry, for both consumers and professionals
OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH
VALUABLE OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Our portfolio companies receive mentorship and operational advice from product, retail, digital, and research & innovation specialists from the L’Oréal ecosystem
OPEN DOORS
Our startups have ongoing opportunities to meet strategic partners, innovators, industry experts, investors, and founders in our worldwide beauty & tech network
RESPECT & TRUST IN OUR FOUNDERS
We prioritize positive, nurturing relationships with our portfolio companies while respecting their autonomy and governance

WE SHARE
the same values
Passion, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, open-mindedness, excellence, responsibility
& principles
Integrity, respect, courage, transparency

HOW WE WORK
A TAILORED APPROACH
We adapt to your needs, offering you the contacts and mentorship that fit your mission and goals
A LONG-TERM VISION
We never think short-term, as every investment we make is strategic
READY TO LISTEN
We know we have as much to learn from you as you have to learn from us, and we are ready to listen

SELECTED INVESTMENTS
CEO testimonials for BOLD
We are very proud to be the partner of the passionate entrepreneurs. Here are testimonials from our portfolio companies.
OUR TEAM
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Laurent Schmitt
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Muriel Atias
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Gouzelle Ishmatova
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Corinne Benissan
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Cyndie Guenoun
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Presca Ahn
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GET IN TOUCH
To send us postal mail or product samples to accompany your pitch, please use the mailing address below:
BOLD – Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development
44, boulevard Jean Jaurès
92110 Clichy
France

RESOURCES
We believe knowledge is power. Here are resources we curated for everyone to guide your endeavor.
