Big day for Sebastian. Breaking the record in under 2 hours, a new benchmark for the sport. Not just fast, but historically fast.
Proud moment as well for our PortCo @maurten_official , supporting performance at the very highest level. Congrats 💪🏼🔥
💫 @lucillehealth was founded by Jess Haghani after struggling to find proper nutritional options for her grandmother during recovery. What she found was a category full of ultra-processed products that didn’t reflect the care, quality, or dignity our older generation deserves.
@lucillehealth joins the IRIS Ventures portfolio🌟
We are excited to announce that we led a multimillion dollar investment round in Lucille, a science-backed senior nutrition company founded by Jess Haghani, bringing joy, dignity and high-quality nutrition to older adults.
Beyond Community: How Brands Build Belonging📘
Our annual IRIS content report is out 🗞️ 🔥
A closer look at why the strongest brands today build belonging,not just audiences, and what that means for long-term value.
Download the full report on our website 🔗
✨ We are proud to announce the launch of the fourth edition of Glow Up, our accelerator program for female founders in beauty and wellness. The fourth edition is a five-week, expert-led program built around the questions that matter most when you are trying to build something that lasts. Apply here >>
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Excited to welcome @nordicknots to the IRIS portfolio 🧶
We’re very happy to share that IRIS has joined the latest investment round in Nordic Knots, alongside Imaginary Ventures, Creades and Lauren Santo Domingo, supporting the brand’s next phase of global expansion. The round, close to $100m, comes as the company continues to scale rapidly, with sales up 85% last year and revenue expected to surpass $100m in 2026 💫
✨ Beyond the Finish Line, our giveback program supporting athletes in building what comes next, kicks off tomorrow 🏁
We will open the programe with Building a Personal Brand, led by Julian Reis (Founder at @superordinaryco ), joined by Olympic medallist @linaruns and former F1 driver @carmenjorda 💪🏼
Excited to host this year’s cohort and to get inspired by our speakers🔥
✨ Today we announce the launch of the second edition of Beyond the Finish Line 💪🏼, an educational giveback program that helps athletes with financial, brand-building and entrepreneurship tools to help build their post-competitive careers. Because the end of a sporting career is not a finish line but the beginning of a new chapter for leadership, creativity and influence 👏🏼. Apply here >>> /programmes/beyond-the-finish-line
🏁 Beyond the Finish Line is our giveback program designed to equip athletes with the tools to navigate life after sport - from building a personal brand to managing capital and launching new ventures.
The second edition brings together leading field experts and real case studies across three online sessions.
Free to attend. Applications now open via the Iris website. 🔗
✨ Post-AGM HIT Session ✨
After an energising AGM, we brought our founders together for a HIT workout — because at Iris Ventures, wellbeing and movement are core pillars of how we build and support leaders.🔥
A healthy body fuels a healthy mind, stronger decisions, and a stronger community. 💪💜
Here’s to founders who show up for themselves and each other. Thank you @aromerope at @goodfitbcn for the HIT class. 👏🏼🙏
#IrisVentures #FoundersFirst #WellbeingMatters #HITTraining #HealthyLeaders
Claudia Schiffer invests in our portfolio company @healf and fronts new ‘Wellbeing Made Personal’ campaign. The campaign also features DJ and producer Calvin Harris, who joins Healf as Chief Wellbeing Officer, and British-American Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, who becomes a brand ambassador.
Healf’s approach is to help people take control of their health with a holistic approach that’s focused on the basics: eating, moving, sleeping and mindfulness.
Congrats @healf x @claudiaschiffer for the partnership!
