yuv raises $12M to scale sustainable hair colour tech in the UK and US

London-based yuv, a beauty technology
company developing the world’s first smart hair colour lab system for salons
and freelancers, has closed a $12 million Series A funding round. The round was
led by Nineyards Equity, with participation from Founder Francisco Gimenez,
existing investor VNV Global, and a network of strategic angel investors.

yuv is modernising the professional
hair colour market through patented hardware, AI-enabled software, and
refillable packaging. Its flagship product, the yuv Lab, is a compact,
app-connected dispensing system that replaces single-use tubes with refillable
aluminium cartridges, delivering precise, customizable formulations at the
touch of a button.

Designed for both salons and
freelancers, the platform combines patented hardware, AI-powered software, and
Swiss-developed formulas optimised for customisation, performance, and safety.
By pairing refillable packaging with intelligent data systems, yuv helps beauty
professionals reduce waste, cut costs, streamline operations, and expand
creative possibilities.

Commenting on the round, Francisco Gimenez, Founder & CEO of yuv, said the new investment marks an important
step in the company’s development:

With the backing of Nineyards Equity, VNV
Global, and our wider investor community, we are strengthening our commitment
to reshaping professional hair colour through sustainability, design, and
technology.

The new funding will support yuv’s
growth in the UK and its planned US launch in 2026, scaling its patented
platform and subscription model to a wider network of salons and freelancers
worldwide.