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Manzanita Capital

Family office

London · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2001
Tracked investments
11

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 8 of 11 portfolio companies

Consumer ×8Direct to Consumer ×8E-commerce ×7Retail Tech ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1

HQs:United States×3Austria×1France×1United Kingdom×1

Investments · 11 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12014 · 12 dated

A-Frameaframebrands.comin

A-Frame builds and scales consumer brands in collaboration with retailers and visionary talent, focusing on underserved communities.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail Tech

Ari Bloom(Founder)inHill Harper(Founder)in

Co-investorsInitialized CapitalForerunner VenturesS4S VenturesSlauson & Co.

Byredobyredo.com

Ben Gorham(Founder)

D.S & DurgainDec 2023

Brooklyn, US

Oliver Nordlinger(Director)inDavid Moltz(Director)Kavita Ahuja(Executive Officer, Director)Donna DiDonato(Executive Officer)Andras Szirtes(Executive Officer, Director)

Diptyquediptyqueparis.comin

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

Dsanddurgadsanddurga.com

D.S. & Durga is a fragrance brand that creates perfumes and related scent products, selling eau de parfum, pocket sprays, and sample sets directly to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

David Seth Moltz(Founder)Kavi Moltz(Founder)

Eve Lomevelom.com

EVE LOM is a skincare brand that develops botanical-based cleansers and skincare products, founded on herbal remedies and facialist expertise.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Eve Lom

Kevyn Aucoinkevynaucoinbeauty.com

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty sells a skincare primer designed to create a smooth base for makeup application while providing hydration.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Kevyn Aucoin(Founder)

Malin+Goetzmalinandgoetz.comin𝕏Dec 2014

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)in

Space NKspacenk.comin𝕏

Space NK is a beauty retailer that curates and sells over 100 innovative beauty brands online.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Andy Lightfootin

Susanne Kaufmannsusannekaufmann.comin

Susanne Kaufmann is a luxury skincare brand founded in 2003 that combines Alpine botanicals with modern science in formulations developed from spa treatments.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessBregenzerwald, AT

Susanne Kaufmann(Founder)

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Matthew Francis Johnston

LLP designated member · since 2022

Paula Lee Levitan

LLP designated member · since 2020

Manzanita WFL Limited

Corporate LLP designated member · since 2013

Andras Szirtes

LLP member · since 2012

Ownership & control

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 11 tracked investments.
What stage does Manzanita Capital invest at?
Manzanita Capital invests at the Seed, Series A 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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