Dealmaker Summit 2025
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The First-Ever Summit Laser-Focused On Beauty Dealmaking
Beauty Independent’s Dealmaker Summit is widely recognized as the premier sector-specific professional event for leaders involved in fund raising, capital strategy and M&A in beauty and wellness.
Renowned for its best-in-class content, the Dealmaker Summit features an expertly crafted agenda focused on topics relevant to beauty and wellness dealmakers, carefully curated panels that provide relevant yet diverse perspectives, and original research and insights presented by Beauty Independent’s Editorial team.
Join a diverse group of the most influential dealmakers active in the space, including strategics, private equity, venture capital, family offices, angel investors, incubators, investment bankers, as well as founders and CEOs of high growth brands for two-days of peer-level thought leadership and networking.
Schedule
DAY 1
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Come early and enjoy our hot breakfast! This is a great opportunity to network with other attendees, schedule meetings and grab a cup of coffee before the first session starts.
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Has beauty M&A hit a wall? Strategic buyers are stepping back, prioritizing cost control and organic growth—turning many into net sellers as they divest underperforming assets. With fewer active acquirers, a growing backlog of “for sale” brands, and mounting macroeconomic volatility, beauty dealmaking appears to have entered a new era. This session explores whether we’re seeing a short-term slowdown or a lasting reset—and what it will truly take to get deals done in today’s challenging landscape.
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As economic headwinds and shifting consumer behaviors force another retail recalibration, both brands and retailers are becoming more selective. With fewer launches, deeper partnerships, and a renewed focus on profitability, what does this evolving landscape mean for brand growth—and how can retail remain a vital part of the value creation equation?
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What really happens after the deal closes? In this candid session, founders share hard-earned lessons from their exit journeys—what went right, what they’d do differently, and what no term sheet ever prepares you for. If you’re considering a sale or just planning ahead, this is your shortcut to real-world insight.
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We cater a warm buffet with vegetarian options. No need to find restaurants or hassle with reservations–we got you covered.
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Using a decade of dealmaking data, we outline what constitutes the “ideal deal” today–one that balances likelihood to transact, while maximizing deal size and multiple value.
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Once an afterthought for prestige, Amazon is now a critical—and cutthroat—channel for beauty. This panel explores how the platform is reshaping brand strategy, investor diligence, and the economics of scale in an increasingly pay-to-play environment.
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We explore novel ingredients like exosomes, rising formulation costs, and whether consumers and investors are ready for a post-retinol future.
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Wellness is no longer a side category—it’s where beauty, health, and culture collide. From GLP-1 drugs to ingredient crackdowns, shifting consumer behavior and rising scrutiny are redrawing the lines of the beauty-health equation. Learn how brands and investors are navigating this evolving space—and where the biggest opportunities lie.
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Relax, reload and network in a stress-free environment. Sponsored by HSA Cosmetics and Mayple.
DAY 2
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Come early and enjoy complimentary breakfast! This is a great opportunity to network with other attendees, schedule meetings and grab a cup of coffee before the first session starts.
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Forget fast flips. A new class of buyers is building brands for the long haul, not just dressing them up for a quick sale. This panel explores how thoughtful integration, patient capital, and strategic synergy are reshaping beauty M&A—and why the slow burn might just be the hottest exit strategy.
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Fast money is out. Patient capital is in. In this session, we’ll explore how family offices and long-hold investors are bringing staying power to beauty—offering brands time, strategy, and support instead of chasing a quick exit.
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Despite strong brand performances, the color cosmetics sector is facing a slowdown in growth and investor interest. What are the factors behind this trend? What are the key strategies for revitalizing the category's appeal to investors?
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We cater a warm buffet with vegetarian options. No need to find restaurants or hassle with reservations–we got you covered.
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With body sculpting, injectables, and skin tightening on the rise, aesthetic medicine is booming—thanks in part to GLP-1s and cross-generational demand. This panel explores the science, services, and strategic growth behind beauty’s most clinical category.
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Fragrance is flourishing, with niche brands leading the charge through innovation and authenticity. This panel examines the trends shaping the scent industry and the strategic moves investors are making to capture its aromatic opportunities.
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Once dominated by mass players, haircare is now one of prestige beauty’s fastest-growing segments. But with new entrants crowding shelves and the pro salon channel still tough to crack, the category faces fresh challenges. This session explores what it will take to sustain momentum—and who’s best positioned to lead haircare’s next phase.
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In beauty investing, there's maybe a hundred people in the world who do it really, really well.
Dealmaker is really on the map, is one of the places to come and exchange with them in a really privileged and focused setting.
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— PRESCA AHN
Global Investment Director, BOLD/L’Oréal
THE BRIGTHEST MINDS OF OUR GENERATION
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Fernando Acosta
CEO, ROC SKINCARE
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PRESCA Ahn
GLOBAL INVESTMENT DIRECTOR, BOLD
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Cori Aleardi
PARTNER, ELEVATE BEAUTY
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Humberto Antunes
PARTNER, GORE RANGE CAPITAL
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Musab Balbale
SR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MERCHANT, CVS HEALTH
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Ashleigh Barker
HEAD OF BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE, LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL
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Jeff Bedard
PRESIDENT & CEO, CROWN LABORATORIES
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Michel Brousset
FOUNDER & CEO, WALDENCAST
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TAYLOR BRYANT
EDITOR, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Jane Carlson
MANAGING EDITOR, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Reuben Carranza
GROUP CEO, BANSK BEAUTY
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Oliver Chen
MANAGING DIRECTOR, TD COWEN SECURITIES
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Henry Davis
CEO, SAKARA
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Elana Drell-Syzfer
CEO, RÉVIVE
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NICOLE ECKELS
FOUNDER & CEO, GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES
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Nicole Fourgoux
OPERATING PARTNER, STRIDE CONSUMER PARTNERS
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Ali Goldstein
PRESIDENT, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, L’ORÉAL USA
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Kevin Gould
CO-FOUNDER, GLAMNETIC & INH HAIR
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DIVYA Gugnani
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR, WANDER BEAUTY, 5 SENS
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Lach Hall
FOUNDING PARTNER & EXECUTIVE CHAIR, VACATION
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Fauad Hasan
INDUSTRY EXPERT
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AARON Hefter
FOUNDER & CEO, IMARAÏS BEAUTY
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Piyush Jain
CEO, MAESA
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Larissa Jensen
SVP GLOBAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY ADVISOR, CIRCANA
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JEN KIM
VICE PRESIDENT, AMAZON & E-TAIL, ELEMIS
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KEVIN KIM
DIRECTOR,
INVESTMENT BANKING,
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Julianne Kur
PRINCIPAL, ALLIANCE CONSUMER GROWTH
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ERICA LA SALA
RETAIL EDITOR, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Eunice Loh
ASSOCIATE, INVESTMENT BANKING, EVERCORE
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Aweng Majidpour
GROWTH EQUITY INVESTOR, MOVENDO CAPITAL
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CLAIRE MCCORMACK
SENIOR EDITOR, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Kelly McPhilliamy
MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEALTH & BEAUTY LEAD, HARRIS WILLIAMS
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Diana Melencio
GENERAL PARTNER, BRAND CAPITAL FUND
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Laura Meyer
FOUNDER & CEO, ENVISION HORIZONS
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NADER NAEYMI-RAD
FOUNDER & PUBLISHER, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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ANGELINA PIZZULLI
INVESTOR RELATIONS & ADVISORY, BEAUTY INDEPENDENT
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Scott Potter
MANAGING PARTNER, SF EQUITY PARTNERS
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Chelsea Riggs
CEO, AMIKA
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Jennifer Roach
PRINCIPAL, YELLOW WOOD PARTNERS
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ANDREW ROSS
SENIOR ADVISOR & VENTURE PARTNER, XRC VENTURES
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Luc-Henry Rousselle
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT BANKING, DC ADVISORY
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SANDY SAPUTO
CEO, TRUE BOTANICALS
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Ilya Seglin
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT BANKING, CASCADIA CAPITAL
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Andrew Stanleick
PRESIDENT, SKIN HEALTH & BEAUTY, KENVUE
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Greg Starkman
FOUNDER & CEO, INNERSENSE ORGANIC BEAUTY
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Sarah Woelfel
CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER, CULT CAPITAL
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Zack Zavalydriga
ADVISOR & BOARD MEMBER
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Nini Zhang
MANAGING DIRECTOR, BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE, BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH
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Lusa Zhou
Founder, Managing Partner, REDO Capital
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Mandy Zhou
MANAGING DIRECTOR, BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLNESS, BARCLAYS INVESTMENT BANK
Thank You To Our SPONSORS
By The Numbers
On a recent survey to Dealmaker Summit NYC 2024 attendees respondents:
100%
strongly agree or agree that the Dealmaker Summit sets the standard for a sector-specific conference in Beauty and Wellness
93%
are very likely or likely to attend another Dealmaker Summit
93%
are very likely or likely to recommend Dealmaker Summit to a friend or colleague
Dealmaker SUMMIT EU/UK
NOVEMBER 11-12
CONVENE LONDON
22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London
Focusing on the European market? Join us in London, November 11-12 for two days of real-world actionable insights through the lens of the unique characteristics of the European market combined with impactful networking.
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