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Nikki Eslami

Investor

Founder & CEO at New Theory Ventures

United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · 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

Investments

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at New Theory Ventures

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 & 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.
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.

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