Manucurist

About 

Inflexion backed founder-led Manucurist, the innovative French nail care brand, to build a global leader in clean nail care, with a particular focus on accelerating its growth in the US.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, Manucurist is a French nail care brand known for pioneering the at-home LED gel manicure and for its targeted care on all nail types. The brand is sold through a global omni-channel model spanning direct-to-consumer, retail and pharmacy, with a growing presence in the US, the UK and across Europe, reaching more than 40 countries.

Value acceleration 

Inflexion is supporting Manucurist's founders and management team as they accelerate international expansion, with a particular focus on the US and further retail rollout, alongside continued growth in digital and marketplace channels. Inflexion will also support investment in the team, systems and new product development to build Manucurist into a global leader across all nail categories.

The investment builds on Inflexion's track record of backing entrepreneurial beauty brands, including Medik8, the British skincare brand that Inflexion helped scale internationally ahead of its sale to L'Oréal, with Inflexion retaining a minority shareholding. During Inflexion's four-year investment, Medik8 more than quadrupled sales and tripled headcount.