Unilever invests in hair growth brand Nutrafol

Published: 10-May-2017
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Funds will be used to progress scientific research, product development and drive growth

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Unilever Ventures, the private equity arm of Unilever, has become a lead investor in hair growth supplement brand Nutrafol.

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