What we invest in

We are looking for breakthrough ideas, technologies and business models, that would shape the future of skin care industry. Below are the fields and topics we invest in.

Investment Fields

  • Life Science & BioTech

    The skin is our body’s largest organ - an active, intelligent interface constantly exposed to the world around us. Our ambition is to decode the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive skin health and aging, long before visible changes appear. By addressing the hallmarks of aging, we are interested in safe, science‑based cutaneous interventions that preserve skin vitality over lifetime. Thus, we are searching for meaningful life‑science innovations, breakthrough active ingredients and next‑generation materials that serve to advance our core focus areas:

    • Skin aging & rejuvenation
    • Skin health & conditions
    • Pigmentation & skin tone
    • UV protection

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability is a key pillar of Beiersdorf’s corporate strategy. We invest and partner with pioneering startups working on climate-positive and circularity solutions along the value chain, to jointly drive the transition towards more sustainable cosmetics. We search for:

    • Sustainable raw materials for cosmetic products
    • Plastic recycling technologies
    • Innovative packaging technologies and solutions for barrier & coatings
    • Smart packaging and AI-enabled packaging design and qualification

  • Artificial Intelligence

    Artificial Intelligence is a key horizontal enabler of Beiersdorf’s innovation strategy.

    We invest and partner with pioneering startups applying AI to enhance R&D and operational capabilities across skincare, dermatology, and adjacent life science domains, to jointly accelerate innovation and create breakthrough products. We search for:

    • AI for skin biology and discovery
    • AI for molecular and formulation design
    • Foundational AI models and infrastructure
    • Applied AI across the cosmetic value chain

  • Digital Solutions & Digital Health

    We look out for the next generation digital solutions that redefine the consumer skin health and beauty journey. We back startups with strong data-driven approach and technical differentiation, in the below fields:

    • Digital skin health diagnosis and management
    • Digital solutions in longevity, wellness and women’s health
    • Health monitoring wearable devices
    • Beauty tech & new business model
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