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Nikki Eslami

Investor

Founder and CEO at New Theory Ventures

United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Nikki Eslami co-founded the hair extension company BELLAMI in 2012, which was acquired by Beauty Industry Group in 2022. She founded New Theory Ventures, a venture firm focused on backing women and diverse founders across beauty, wellness, food, lifestyle, and technology, and also founded and serves as CEO of Wild Elements, maker of IN + ON bodyCARE. In 2022 she partnered with Gwen Stefani to launch GXVE Beauty.

Invests in

ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness

Experience

  1. Wild ElementsFoundercurrent2021 — present
  2. Rare BeautyMember Board of Directorscurrent2020 — present
  3. New Theory VenturesFoundercurrent2019 — present
  4. Bellami HairCo-Foundercurrent2012 — presentSimi Valley, CA

Education

  1. Bond UniversityBachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Laws2006 — 2010
  2. The Australian National UniversityGraduate Diploma In Legal Practice (GDLP), Legal Practice2009 — 2010
  3. Harvard Business School OnlineSustainable Business Strategy Certificate Program, Sustainability Studies2020
  4. University of CambridgeSustainable Supply Chain Management Certificate Program, Sustainability Studies2020
  5. Institute for Integrative NutritionIntegrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC), Health and Wellness2020 — 2021
  6. Federation of Law Societies of CanadaCertification of Qualification2011

Skills & more

Management10Leadership13Marketing10Online Marketing7Social Media Marketing5

Languages English · Farsi

From Nikki's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Babylon Micro-FarmsCeremoniaFemale InvestGXVE BeautyiNNBEAUTY ProjectNeat BurgerSourseThirteen LuneWild Elements

Per the firm's website.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Nikki Eslami work?
Nikki Eslami is Founder and CEO at New Theory Ventures.
What does Nikki Eslami invest in?
Nikki Eslami invests in Consumer, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Wellness & Fitness.
What check size does Nikki Eslami write?
Nikki Eslami typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Same school

Also attended Bond University26

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Also attended The Australian National University62

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Also attended University of Cambridge851

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Also attended Institute for Integrative Nutrition11

Meghan SwidlerStart-Up Innovation at Pave Health VenturesOlivia LoweVice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at New Markets Venture PartnersLisette TellezManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersLisette HerbanekManaging Director at Ocean Azul PartnersOyiza SaluInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)David PriceCofounder & General Partner at Preston-Werner Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Rare Beauty1

Marcel LopezSupply Chain and Operations Partner at True Beauty Ventures