Alantra advises the shareholders of Manucurist on the sale of a significant minority stake to Inflexion

Sep 2026

Sell-side advisory

London – Alantra has acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Manucurist, a leading global nail color and care brand, on the sale of a significant minority stake to Inflexion.

Manucurist combines nail color, care and performance through innovative, ingredient-led formulations designed to deliver salon-quality results at home while preserving natural nail health. Born in French professional salons, the company has evolved into a fast-growing omnichannel and international brand, with a strong direct-to-consumer platform complemented by a growing presence across leading global retailers and Amazon.

The transaction will bring Inflexion on board as a minority investor, while the founders retain majority ownership. The partnership will support Manucurist’s continued growth across channels and international markets, particularly the U.S.

Alantra positioned Manucurist around its differentiated brand and product proposition, proven omnichannel model and international growth opportunity, supported by detailed analysis of its DTC customer base and channel and geographic performance. The team also ran a controlled and competitive process, generating strong interest from leading global beauty investors.

Matthew Wiseman, Managing Director at Alantra, said: “This transaction underscores the strength of our specialist Beauty franchise. By combining deep sector knowledge with access to the leading global investor universe, we were able to identify the right long-term partner for Manucurist and deliver an outcome that fully reflected the shareholders’ strategic and financial objectives.”

This transaction further reinforces Alantra’s track record in Health & Beauty. Relevant transactions include advising on the sale of Medik8 to L’Oréal, the sale of Mibelle Group to Persán, the sale of the Dr.G skincare brand to L’Oréal and Bansk Group on the acquisition of BYOMA skincare.