L'OCCITANE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
2023
The L'Occitane Accelerator program, hosted in Dubai is giving a unique market access opportunity to its selected Startups to team up with the French luxury brand to implement new edge retail-tech solutions in the Middle East and to develop a proof of concept with the goal of signing commercial agreements with the brand down the line.
Since 1976, L'Occitane has been imagining, producing, and selling beauty, skincare & wellbeing products with an intention to share nature's wonders with the world. With millions of clients globally, L'Occitane is one of the leading beauty brands in the world.
Funding
USD 50,000
Program Duration
4 months
Location
Dubai, UAE
Opportunity
Implement your startup's solution at L'Occitane MENA
THE 3 KEY OPPORTUNITIES
#1 OMNICHANNEL JOURNEY & PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES
#2 DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
#3 REGIONAL RELEVANCE OF THE BRAND & GEN-Z ATTRACTION
A LUXURY NATURAL BEAUTY BRAND
INSPIRED BY THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
AND PROVENÇAL BEAUTY WITH AN
AMBITION TO BE THE MARKET LEADER
IN NATURAL COSMETICS
FROM
1976
RETAIL LOCATIONS GLOBALLY
1500
MIDDLE EAST STORES
62
MEET THE STARTUPS
Meet the four selected startups for the accelerator
who will position their solutions to the identified key opportunities with L'Occitane MENA
CONFER WITH
Confer With connects your online customers with your retail experts in a shopping experience that replicates how we shop in the real world.
🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
MOMENTI
Momenti is a next generation content platform that enables and creates multidimensional interactive content that users can touch and engage with.
🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES
SLEEKFLOW
Sleekflow focuses on enabling brands to enhance their communications with customers across omnichannel platforms.
🇭🇰 HONG KONG
🇸🇬 SINGAPORE
EMPERIA
Emperia develops a virtual experience building and management platform for retailers.
🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES
OMNI-CHANNEL JOURNEY & PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES
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Improve and accelerate e-commerce product shots process
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Identify and access loyal customer behavior and data in-store
DATA DRIVEN
DECISION MAKING
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Data-driven recommendations based on customers' online and offline behaviors
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Optimize conversion at the checkout stage
REGIONAL RELEVANCE OF THE BRAND & GEN-Z ATTRACTION
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Enhance brand relevance at the regional level (MENA) with its customers
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Attract a younger generation / demographic towards the products and services
The 2022 L'Occitane Accelerator program is powered by
The Greenhouse.
The Greenhouse provides its startups and entrepreneurs with a safe space to explore and grow their businesses and offers direct access to new generation tools and market access through its innovative programs.
At the Greenhouse we have more than 4 years of experience in building what is considered as one of the best corporate accelerators of the region
6
SINCE 2018
COHORTS IN FASHION, TECH & BEAUTY
22
FROM 10 COUNTRIES
STARTUPS ACCOMPANIED
27
IN THE MENA
PROOF OF CONCEPTS
20+
ACROSS 12 BRANDS
LONG-TERM AGREEMENTS
ACCELERATOR PROGRAM INCENTIVES
$50K FUNDING
This program is the beginning of a long relationship. At The Greenhouse, we want to accelerate your startup journey. We understand that's a commercial bet for you and we want to back you up. We'll ensure you'll get the best of it by having a stake in the game (with $50K of funding), and that you'll build successful growth in the region. As a VC, we may also invest more in your company at later stages.
HIGH VALUE AGREEMENT
You will work closely with the decision-makers of L’Occitane MENA. This program is designed around the Proof-of-Concept for you to be able to sign a long-term agreement with the brands, as we did with many startups in all our previous programs.
BUSINESS ACCELERATION
We are part of Chalhoub Group, the leading luxury retail group in MENA, this Proof-of-Concept will open doors to our 450 brands, and become a strong launchpad for you in the region. You will receive mentorship, unique insights, and business opportunities from the industry leader and a strong entrepreneurship promoter.
Guillaume de Roquefeuil, Founder & CEO
EuroPass
"Our experience at The Greenhouse was amazing. We've been positively surprised by the motivation of the brands to work with us, and the reactivity of the sponsors to make things happen. After 3 months, we have a solid solution to go live, and a strong motivation to pursue business with Chalhoub Group."
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & SPONSORS
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JULIE JOE
HR Director
L'Occitane Middle East
JUNAID SERAJ
Program Lead
The Greenhouse
SAMER EL MOSLEY
Director - Operations & Growth
Middle East, L'Occitane
