About Aurea
Aurea is a private equity firm founded in 2021. It is primarily based in Paris, France. As of Apr 2026, Aurea has a portfolio of 5 companies, comprising 5 funding rounds and 2 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Denmark. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer Goods to Consumer. Its latest investment was a $***** Seed round in Zenagen on Jan 09, 2025
Overall Aurea portfolio has seen 1 IPO, namely HUMBL. Blazar Capital co-invest with Aurea, sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Aurea has a team of 9 people, including 3 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2021
Location
Paris, France
Portfolio Companies
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Acquisition Deals
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Aurea's Portfolio
Aurea has a portfolio of 5 companies. They have invested in a total of 5 companies. Their most recent investment was in Zenagen (Seed round) on Jan 09, 2025. Here are the most recent investments by Aurea:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jan 09, 2025 | Seed | 1586 | - | |
Jan 09, 2025 | Seed | 8220 | - | |
Sep 18, 2024 | Series A | 5424 |
Aurea has acquired 2 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of The Body Shop India on Sep 09, 2024. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Aurea:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Sep 09, 2024 | Retailer of cruelty-free beauty and body care products | - | 2006 | |
Sep 07, 2024 | Brand of multi-category beauty care products | - | 1976 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Aurea:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2024
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2024
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Denmark
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Consumer Goods
Team profile of Aurea
Aurea has a team of 9 members including 3 Partners and 2 Principals located in United Kingdom, France and 3 more locations. Aurea's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Aurea:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Chennai | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Lyon | - | - | |
Principal | United Kingdom | - | ||
Principal | London | - | ||
Advisor | Spain | - | - | |
Associate | London | - |
Co-investors of Aurea
Over the past 5 years, one investor has co-invested in Aurea's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Aurea: Blazar Capital entered a company along with Aurea.
Aurea News
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Auréa Group’s Acquisition of The Body ShopGlobal Legal Chronicle•Nov 13, 2024•The Body Shop India, Aurea, Kvdl
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The Body Shop acquisition deal saves all storesLa Nacion•Sep 07, 2024•The Body Shop India, AUREA AGROSCIENCES, Aurea, Aurea Capital and 5 others
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Remaining 113 Body Shop stores rescued by acquisition dealLondon Evening Standard•Sep 07, 2024•The Body Shop, Aurea,
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Remaining 116 Body Shop stores rescued by acquisition dealCity A.M.•Sep 07, 2024•The Body Shop, Jatania Group, Molton Brown, Aurea and 1 other
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Auréa leads consortium in exclusive talks to buy The Body ShopRetail Insight Network•Jul 18, 2024•The Body Shop, Aurea
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Former Molton Brown boss spearheads The Body Shop rescue dealRetail Gazette•Jul 17, 2024•The Body Shop, Aurea, Aurea, Aurea Holdings
