Organization · Corporate Venture Capital
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.
Overview
What BOLD does
What BOLD is
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.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
Find BOLD elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
BOLD as a funder
Investment thesis
BOLD invests in brands, technology, and biotech and green science companies that are redefining the frontier of beauty, providing capital and access to L'Oréal's global resources.
Focus narrative
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.
Value beyond capital
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.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $3,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $13,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Global · North America · Europe · Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 19
- Recorded notable exits
- IPO and acquisition
Portfolio context
BOLD's portfolio includes notable companies such as Veminsyn, DAMDAM, Uni, BORNTOSTANDOUT, Deconstruct, Arata, Abolis, Ami Colé, Rembrand, VLGE, and many others, showcasing a diverse range of innovative solutions in the beauty sector.
Common questions
What to know about BOLD
Upseed classifies BOLD under the Corporate Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
Known limits
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