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Unilever invests in startups through Unilever Ventures and strategic partnerships, targeting early‑stage and growth companies that advance brand innovation, sustainability, and supply‑chain resilience. It provides capital, commercial pilots, distribution channels, and technical support to accelerate product development and market entry. It prioritizes startups in beauty, personal care, food, refreshment, packaging, and climate solutions that can scale and align with corporate sustainability goals. It structures minority equity stakes, pilot agreements, and strategic collaborations to preserve founder control while unlocking commercial opportunities. It measures impact through commercial outcomes, sustainability metrics, and integration potential across global brands.

HQ
United Kingdom
Type
Corporate VC
Stage
All Stages
Founded Date
2002-01-01

Unilever Ventures' Portfolio in Africa

Unilever Ventures has made over 1 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Cinch Markets, announced on August 28th, 2025.
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Unilever Ventures' Investment activity in Africa

With over $0 invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Grant round in Cinch Markets, announced on August 28th, 2025, closing at an undisclosed amounts.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Grant
Cinch Markets
KenyaAug 28, 2025Undisclosed
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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Unilever Ventures' Investment Distribution in Africa.

Unilever Ventures' currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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