Empowering
Entrepreneurs.
We were
founders first.
Strategic Brand Investments was founded by Eric and Myriam Malka, entrepreneurs behind The Art of Shaving — built from one New York store into a global brand acquired by Procter & Gamble / Gillette.
We were founder and operators first. We've built brands, scaled teams, and lived through the real decisions founders face.
When we partner with a company, we bring more than capital — we bring expertise, relationships, and the conviction to build alongside the founders.
Three principles.
Founder Excellence
We back founders with an obsession for the product, strong execution instincts, and relevant industry or entrepreneurial experience. The right founder is the most important variable in any investment we make.
Brand Power
We look for brands with a distinctive identity — a clear point of view, strong design language, and an emotional connection with consumers. Brand is not marketing. It is the business.
Product Differentiation
We invest in brands that offer true differentiation — through formula, claims, performance, or experience. Clean, high-performance products with impeccable packaging and compelling storytelling that consumers love.
Great founders building
great brands.
Italian-born barbershop brand redefining the men's grooming ritual — heritage craft meets modern premium positioning.
Minimalist men's grooming built on clean ingredients, honest pricing, and no compromises.
The body skin experts — prestige-positioned care for the skin category that beauty forgot.
If you are building something exceptional, we want to hear about it.
We review a small number of opportunities each year. We respond to every inquiry personally.
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