The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. New Incubation Ventures

About The Fund

The Este Lauder Companies Inc. New Incubation Ventures is an investment fund that emphasizes prestige beauty, including haircare, skincare, cosmetics, and fragrance industries, positioning themselves as a leader in these sectors. They are keen on funding transformative businesses within these domains, offering financial backing from $500,000 to $6 million, with a sweet spot of around $3 million per investment. Their focus extends to beauty technology, marketplaces, and raw ingredients, reflecting a versatile approach to the evolving landscapes of health, wellness, and style. This fund operates on a global scale, leveraging The Este Lauder Companies' extensive network and market presence, manifested in a diverse portfolio of established brands that are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Through their investments, they aim to support and cultivate innovative companies that promise to redefine the beauty industry. They search for opportunities in prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance, and hair care—all segments where The Este Lauder Companies have founded an enduring legacy. Their specialty lies in Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating a propensity to engage with companies at an early stage of growth. Combining their industry expertise with a commitment to fostering new ventures, they guide their portfolio companies towards achieving robust development and market success. Their investment profile is thereby characterized by its strategic alignment with The Este Lauder Companies' broader vision of global leadership and innovation in prestige beauty, enhanced by a diverse representation of brands like AERIN Beauty, Aramis, Aveda, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and others detailed on their website.