Nikki Eslami
InvestorFounder and CEO at New Theory Ventures
United States
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
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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
- Wild ElementsFoundercurrent2021 β present
- Rare BeautyMember Board of Directorscurrent2020 β present
- New Theory VenturesFoundercurrent2019 β present
- Bellami HairCo-Foundercurrent2012 β presentSimi Valley, CA
Skills & more
Languages English Β· Farsi
From Nikki's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Babylon Micro-FarmsCeremoniaFemale InvestGXVE BeautyInn beautyNeat BurgerSourseThirteen LuneWild Elements
Per the firm's website.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nikki Eslami?
- 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.
- 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 β $5M.
- What companies has Nikki Eslami invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Babylon Micro-Farms, Ceremonia, Female Invest, GXVE Beauty, Inn beauty, Neat Burger, Sourse, Thirteen Lune, Wild Elements.
- Where did Nikki Eslami go to school?
- Nikki Eslami studied at Bond University (Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Laws); The Australian National University (Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice (GDLP), Legal Practice); Harvard Business School Online (Sustainable Business Strategy Certificate Program, Sustainability Studies).
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Also attended The Australian National University109
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Also attended Institute for Integrative Nutrition20
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