Hindustan Unilever
Unilever House, B. D. Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400099, India
Overview
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company with a heritage of over 80 years in India and touches the lives of two out of three Indians. HUL works to create a better future every day and helps people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. With over 35 brands spanning 20 distinct categories such as soaps, detergents, shampoos, skin care, toothpastes, deodorants, cosmetics, tea, coffee, packaged foods, ice cream, and water purifiers, the Company is a part of the everyday life of millions of consumers across India. Its portfolio includes leading household brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, Fair & Lovely, Pond’s, Vaseline, Lakmé, Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Pepsodent, Closeup, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan, Kwality Wall’s and Pureit. The Company has over 16,000 employees and has an annual turnover of around Rs.25,206 crores (financial year 2012 - 2013). HUL is a subsidiary of Unilever, one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong local roots in more than 100 countries across the globe with annual sales of €51 billion in 2012. Unilever has 67.25% shareholding in HUL.
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 6
Sector focus
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
- Lifestyle
Investment portfolio
- Wellbeing Nutrition
Led · Series B · Dec 2022
Wellbeing Nutrition (Nutritionalab Pvt. Ltd) is a DTC nutrition brand that sells products such as oral thin strips, slow-release capsules, collagen peptides, melts, and protein formulations made from globally sourced natural ingredients. The company began operations in 2019 and distributes via its own channels as well as other digital marketplaces and offline retail. Founders Avnish Chhabria and Saurabh Kapoor will continue to operate all functions of the business following the round. The company reported revenue growth of 201% CAGR between FY19 and FY22. With the new capital and a strategic partnership, the company plans to drive aggressive digital awareness and leverage partner capabilities to scale distribution. Management stated a goal to reach 100 million people over the next year by using digital marketing and Hindustan Unilever’s capabilities.