With deep expertise and a proven brand-building track record, Iris Ventures has launched an accelerator program dedicated to supporting female founders in beauty and wellness. The 2025 edition of Glow Up aims to equip emerging female founders with the resources, industry connections, and expertise needed to scale their brands successfully.
The booming Beauty and Wellness landscape is as dynamic as it is competitive, leaving many visionary founders struggling to access the right support to scale. Iris Ventures created Glow Up to bridge this gap, offering high-potential brands the strategic guidance, operational expertise, and capital connections needed to supercharge their growth.
“At Iris Ventures we believe in the transformative power of women to reshape industries, particularly in Beauty and Wellness. In a world where only 2% of venture funding goes to female founders, we are dedicated to changing that narrative and paving the way for new paths to succeed. Join Glow Up and gain the support you need through access to critical resources, mentorship, and connections—empowering you to scale your brand, raise capital, and disrupt the status quo. At Iris Ventures we are focused on creating lasting impact and rewriting the rules of the game.” – Montse Suarez, Founder & Managing Partner, Iris Ventures
What Glow Up Offers
Glow Up provides an exclusive opportunity for female founders to gain hands-on knowledge and access to world-class expertise, including:
Five Thematic Sessions Led by Sector Experts: Covering essential topics such as brand storytelling, launching into retail, scaling operations, fundraising, and how to sell to a strategic.
Access to Renowned Mentors: One-on-one guidance from some of the world’s most respected investors, operators, and strategists in the Beauty and Wellness space.
Mastering the Skills to Scale: Equipping founders with the knowledge and tools to build a sustainable, high-growth brand that can successfully navigate the challenges of today’s market.
Industry Expertise & Strategic Partnerships: Founders will gain insights from thought leaders, top strategists, and operators who have built some of the most successful brands in the industry, including: Scott Gurfein, Founder and CEO at Brand-OS, Alejandro Vicente, Founder at Vicente & Partners, Lidiia Gaiduk, Partner at Vicente & Partners, John Cafarelli, President and Co-Founder at BeautyMatter, Christine Dagousset, Strategic Advisor.
Applications for Glow Up 2025 are now open, with submissions closing on February 28. Founders with bold visions for transforming the Beauty and Wellness industry are encouraged to apply.
