Manzanita Capital
Family officeLondon · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
Manzanita Capital focuses exclusively on the beauty sector, investing in luxury and premium niche companies where it can add genuine insight and value. Backed by patient family capital, it operates without strict investment horizons, aiming to build enduring global brands. The firm partners with founder-led businesses, seeking exceptional products, passionate founders and talented teams, and helps brands scale internationally across e-commerce, wholesale and retail. It also makes early-stage venture investments in companies with potential to disrupt the beauty industry. It invests across the US, UK, Europe and Asia, engaging deeply at board level on strategy, operations, talent and financial matters.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 7 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6E-commerce ×6Direct to Consumer ×5Retail Tech ×1
HQs:France×1United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFragrance brand (prior investment).
Diptyque is a French fragrance and lifestyle house selling perfumes such as its Philosykos eau de parfum, along with related scented products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceParis, FR
Eve Lom sells skincare products, including facial oils and cleansers, aimed at consumers seeking radiance and skin renewal.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty is a cosmetics brand offering makeup products curated by a team of professional makeup artists, sold directly to consumers online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
MALIN+GOETZ is a skincare and fragrance brand offering cruelty-free products, including candles, perfume oils, and skincare designed for all skin types, tones, and genders.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US
Matthew Malin(Co-founder)Andrew Goetz(Co-founder)
Space NK is a beauty retailer selling makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and wellness products from a curated range of brands, available online, via its app and in stores.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Susanne Kaufmann produces natural skincare and body-care products, including moisturisers, serums, cleansers, and bath and body oils formulated with Alpine botanicals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘLLP designated member · since 2022
LLP designated member · since 2020
Corporate LLP designated member · since 2013
LLP member · since 2012
Manzanita Wfl Limited — 75–100% of voting rights, right to share surplus assets 75 to 100 percent limited liability partnership, right to appoint and remove members limited liability partnership
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Manzanita Capital made?
- Manzanita Capital has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Manzanita Capital invest at?
- Manzanita Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Manzanita Capital focus on?
- Manzanita Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Manzanita Capital located?
- Manzanita Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
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