Manzanita Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2001

AUM

$6 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Manzanita Capital is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in the beauty sector, focusing on luxury and premium niche brands. With a team of five professionals, Manzanita Capital leverages its deep sector knowledge to help brands grow into global businesses. The firm is known for its long-term investment horizon, backed by patient family capital, allowing it to nurture and develop businesses into enduring global brands.

Manzanita Capital primarily invests in the beauty sector, targeting luxury and premium niche companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia. The firm engages in both private equity and venture capital investments, with a focus on early-stage companies that have the potential to disrupt the beauty industry. Manzanita Capital is actively involved at the board level, providing strategic guidance and support to its portfolio companies.

Notable investments by Manzanita Capital include Diptyque - luxury fragrance, D.S. & Durga - niche perfume brand, Malin + Goetz - skincare and fragrance, Space NK - beauty retailer, and Byredo - luxury fragrance brand. The firm has a global reach with investee companies across the US, UK, Europe, China, Hong Kong, and Japan.

Industry

Consumer Products Education E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Healthcare Services Retail

Contacts

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Andras Szirtes Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Matthew Johnston Associate Partner
Associate Partner
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FAQs about Manzanita Capital

Manzanita Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Manzanita Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Manzanita Capital was founded in 2001.
Manzanita Capital invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Healthcare Services, Retail.
Manzanita Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Manzanita Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Manzanita Capital usually invests $5-10 m on average.
Manzanita Capital has around $6m assets under management.
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