Top 10 Beauty Angel Investors in Australia (July 2026)

Leigh Oliver (Sydney) joined KKR in 2013 and is focused on investment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. He is actively involved in KKR's investments in Bis Industries and Sundrop Farms and currently serves on the board of directors of both companies. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Oliver spent six years in the private equity team at TheCarlyle Group in Sydney. Prior to Carlyle, he worked in the investment banking division of J.P.Morgan in Sydney, and prior to that at Ernst & Young. Mr. Oliver is a CFA Charterholder, a Chartered Accountant and holds a B.A. of Commerce from the University of Queensland.

Investment focus

Industry: Beauty, Manufacturing
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: Australia

Investor stats

Total investments: 2
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

Koala Eco — Eco-friendly, natural, plant-based cleaning products. Made with Australian essential oils. Australian Made.

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Alice has extensive experience in private equity and corporate advisory services including business sales, acquisitions, capital raising, and recapitalisations with exposure to Asia, North American, and European corporate finance markets. She has a strong track record in identifying, assessing, and executing a range of transactions across fashion,healthcare, FMCG agriculture, and technology / software sectors. Alice has expertise in business valuation, due diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, and deal execution.

Investment focus

Industry: Beauty, Manufacturing
Stage:Seed, Series A
Geography: Australia

Investor stats

Total investments: 2
Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow

Portfolio highlights

Koala Eco — Eco-friendly, natural, plant-based cleaning products. Made with Australian essential oils. Australian Made.

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Adam Schwab, 36, studied Law/Commerce at Monash University before becoming a corporate lawyer specialising in mergers & acquisitions at Freehills (now HerbertSmithFreehills). At 25, Adam co-founded corporate accommodation and services group, Living Corporate Apartments. In 2010, Adam co-founded what would soon become the Lux Group. In2011, Adam co-founded of MyTable, which eventually formed part of Menulog (which was sold to JustEat in 2015). Adam is currently an investor and non-executive director of online art marketplace, BlueThumb.com.au.In 2015, Adam was named the Australian Young Executive of the Year by CEO Magazine, and Adam has been a director of the Myeloma Foundation of Australia since 2010.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Wellness, Art
Stage:Seed, Angel, Series C
Geography: Australia, United Kingdom

Investor stats

Total investments: 7
Round size: Seed $1M–$2.6M
Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow

Portfolio highlights

Bookwell — Book your haircut, waxing, nail and other appointments online. Browse venues, make a selection then book and pay online.
Officely — Ensure your team are safe and productive when they get back to the office after COVID-19
Brandcrush — We are unlocking the media power of businesses globally, making it easy for businesses to work together to build brands. Our platform digitally transforms media businesses from offline PDF packs and excel spreadsheets to a powerful end-to-end software solution where partners can monetize and maximize their media potential. Businesses includingHellofresh, Marley Spoon and Clubcorp are part of the 1000 strong partner network offering the world’s leading brands and agencies authentic connections to their audiences onsite, at home and online.

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Investment focus

Industry: Beauty, Manufacturing, Brand Marketing
Stage:Angel
Geography: Australia

Investor stats

Total investments: 1
Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow

Portfolio highlights

Bouf Haircare — Bouf Haircare is a brand specializing in hair growth solutions that use proprietary technology to help users retain and grow thicker, fuller hair. The core of Bouf’s product line is the Flouf Factor Growth™ range, which includes a tonic, shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in mask—each formulated to improve hair strength, elasticity, and density.

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Geoff Tarrant is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder at Zuuse. He also the founder of Payapps.

Investment focus

Industry: Beauty, Travel, Wellness
Stage:Series A, Series B
Geography: India, Australia

Investor stats

Total investments: 2
Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow

Portfolio highlights

Fresho — The Order Management System for Fresh Food Wholesalers to save time and make customers happy.
Atelier — Everything you need to ideate, design, develop and manufacture beauty products from true innovation to in-market, in a flash.

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Founder & CEO; Chairman @ YOPA Founder & CEO @ Creature Comforts

Investment focus

Industry: Beauty, Wellness, Cosmetics
Stage:Series A
Geography: Australia

Investor stats

Total investments: 1
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

Atelier — Everything you need to ideate, design, develop and manufacture beauty products from true innovation to in-market, in a flash.

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Serial entrepreneur and investor Founded some of Australia’s most successful B2C companies. Over $500m in exits in the last 5 years.

Investment focus

Industry: FinTech, Internet, E-Commerce
Stage:Series A, Seed
Geography: Australia, United Kingdom, Cyprus

Investor stats

Total investments: 14
Round size: Seed $539k–$4M; Series A $2.7M–$25M
Lead/follow: 14% lead, 86% follow

Portfolio highlights

Subble — See who’s actually using each licence, remove unused seats, and get behaviour-driven cost saving recommendations, without manual work.
ArchiPro — Browse projects, find products, connect with professionals and learn about building, all in one place. Find everything you need to build your dream right here.
Bookwell — Book your haircut, waxing, nail and other appointments online. Browse venues, make a selection then book and pay online.

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Gabby Leibovich is the co-founder and managing director at Catch.com.au.

Investment focus

Industry: Apps, FinTech, Internet
Stage:Series A, Seed
Geography: Australia, United Kingdom

Investor stats

Total investments: 10
Round size: Seed $539k–$1.7M; Series A $2.7M–$25M
Lead/follow: 30% lead, 70% follow

Portfolio highlights

Flippa — Buy & Sell Online Businesses on the Flippa marketplace.
Flux — Flux helps you win at money. Save money and win cash prizes. Get exclusive content. Make your credit score healthier. All free.
Slyp — Ping Data creates a smart receipt that links receipts to customers through their bank account and banking apps.

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Jeremy Same co-founded AussieCommerce in 2010. Jeremy Same began his career as a credit trader at ANZ Investment Bank in 2002, then departed in late 2003. He co-founded Living Corporate Apartments and serves as its Director. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director of BigThanks.com.au and Sames.com.au. He was Founder and Managing Director ofMyTable, an online takeaway ordering platform, before exiting the business in 2012 in a sale to EatNow, to create Australia’s fastest growing food ordering website. He is also a dedicated amateur guitarist - much to the delight of his neighbours. He serves as Executive Director of AussieCommerce.

Investment focus

Industry: Art, Beauty, Internet
Stage:Seed, Angel
Geography: Australia

Investor stats

Total investments: 3
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

Bookwell — Book your haircut, waxing, nail and other appointments online. Browse venues, make a selection then book and pay online.
Bluethumb — Buy original art direct from Australia's leading artists. Find Abstract, Nature, Aboriginal, Pop, Nude art & more. Free shipping & free returns. Thousands of artworks & paintings for sale.

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