Updated: June 13, 2026
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Unilever Foundry

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Unilever Foundry is a global collaborative innovation platform that identifies and accelerates partnership opportunities with high-growth CPG startups.

Alumni startups

96

Total investments

151

Successful exits

29

About the program

Program type
Investment focus areas
Description

Unilever Ventures is the venture capital and private equity arm of Unilever. They invest in young, promising companies, accelerating growth by providing access to Unilever’s global ecosystem, assets and expertise. They are looking for tomorrow’s world-beaters in Personal Care and Digital. They provide access to a company with unrivalled global reach. On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. With more than 400 brands focused on health and wellbeing, no company touches so many people’s lives in so many different ways. Unilever Ventures works closely with The Unilever Foundry to provide technology innovators with access to paid pilot projects, mentorship and growth financing.

Location

Key dates

Duration3 months

Investment offer

Can lead rounds
Yes
Offer$50,000 and a pilot program
Details

Successful applicants receive $50,000 and a chance to create a pilot program with a major Unilever brand, along with access to mentoring and potential funding through Unilever Ventures.

Numbers

Total Investments
151
Lead Investments
51
Alumni Startups
96
Total Exits
29