Investment company Weinberg Capital Partners (WCP) has acquired a majority stake in Cosmogen, a French beauty packaging supplier, through an agreement with private equity business MBO+.
This investment marks the third transaction of the LBO WCP#4 fund, supported by WCP Co-Invest and BNP Paribas Développement.
Cosmogen has a broad catalogue of patented products and customised solutions, catering to the needs of several beauty brand clients such as L’Oréal, Clarins, Caudalie, and Dior. It has also made a foray into the pharmacy market with a dedicated packaging range.
Under CEO Priscille Allais' leadership since 2019, Cosmogen has seen organic growth, with a turnover nearing €25m ($26.3m) in 2024. The company employs 30 people across Paris, Asia, the US, and Brazil.
WCP director Paul Cordahi said: “Priscille Allais has done an outstanding job positioning Cosmogen as a unique player in a dynamic market. Its reputation among major brands and its wealth of expertise will enable Cosmogen to continue its strong growth trajectory.
“This prominent ‘customer capital’ is what attracted us. After our investment in 2023 in the niche fragrance brand Juliette Has a Gun, we are delighted to strengthen Weinberg Capital Partners’ presence in the beauty sector with Cosmogen.”
The investment aligns with the LBO WCP#4 fund's criteria, which include a B2B service company with a mature ESG approach and a business model centred around client satisfaction.
The LBO team at WCP has a track record of over 100 external growth operations, is set to support Cosmogen in strengthening its position in France and globally.
