We’re Bold
We partner with the next generation of beauty innovators and disruptors to create the beauty that moves the world.
To support L’Oréal’s purpose, BOLD partners with innovative portfolio companies that are pushing the boundaries to reinvent the global beauty value chain.
By equipping L’Oréal teams with our portfolio companies’ unique expertise, we’re accelerating Group-wide ambitions from tech to sustainability and beyond. Working hand-in-hand, startups gain access to the guidance and mentorship to take their innovations to the next level.
A corporate venture capital fund backed by a global team of professionals with strategic investment and finance backgrounds.
Supported by L’Oréal’s 115+ years of beauty heritage, we combine the Group’s unmatched legacy and expertise with BOLD’s forward-thinking, future-focused mindset.
Serving as the catalyst for investment, we identify portfolio companies’ strategic fit within the L’Oréal roadmap.
Through a case-by-case approach, we make minority investments worldwide, ranging from seed stage to Series C. Guiding this strategy is our strict focus on four key investment areas.
Our approach
Partnering with BOLD offers both strategic backing and collaborative benefits. Our support goes beyond the financial—with us, startups have a partner they can rely on.
We offer unparalleled access to L’Oréal’s entire ecosystem. With our network of experts, innovators and changemakers, and collaborative tools to scale, BOLD supports portfolio companies to help them achieve and exceed their ambitions.
Global presence
Worldwide reach to increase visibility
Mentorship
Guidance to support development
Capital
Monetary means to scale tangible growth
Partnership
Reliable collaboration to surpass expectations
Beauty expertise
Advice from and access to the L’Oréal network