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Bam & Boo is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Lisbon, Portugal, that develops and distributes sustainable personal care, oral hygiene, and natural beauty products. The organization operates a digitally driven retail model offering recurring subscription plans and wholesale B2B distribution for its eco-friendly catalog. This product portfolio features items such as bamboo toothbrushes, natural skincare, and vegan cosmetics designed for environmentally conscious consumers. Operating with a core team of six employees as of late 2021, the enterprise has scaled its logistics network to ship consumer goods to buyers across more than 60 countries. To support its international market expansion and ongoing product line diversification, the brand secured venture capital funding from notable institutional investors including Portugal Ventures and Indico Capital Partners. Bam & Boo was founded in 2017 by Francisco Camacho, Fernando Ribeiro, and Nuno Catarino.
Bam & Boo has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Bam & Boo has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Bam & Boo has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in July 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2023 | $500K Seed | — | Portugal Ventures | Announced |
Bam&Boo is a sustainable beauty and personal care brand founded in 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in eco-friendly products like oral care, skincare, body care, hair care, and home care items, primarily using bamboo and natural ingredients from the Azores.[1][2][4] It builds science-backed, climate-neutral products such as the world's first climate-neutral toothpaste and Portugal's first climate-neutral bamboo toothbrush, serving environmentally conscious consumers seeking affordable, plastic-free alternatives to traditional personal care goods.[2][4] The company solves the problem of high environmental impact in everyday personal care by minimizing plastic, compensating for carbon emissions in production and delivery, and innovating with technologies like AlgaeTrioComplex+ for anti-aging and HydraShieldCLN™ for hydration.[2][4][5] Growth momentum includes expansion from a small team of six in 2021 to around 8-12 employees, a digitally driven online model for broader reach, investments from Portugal Ventures and Indico Capital Partners, and a roadmap for monthly product launches like shampoo bars and sunscreens.[1][2][3]
Bam&Boo was founded in 2017 in Lisbon by Fernando Bugarin Ribeiro (CMO with economics background and 20+ years in FMCG at L'Oréal and Bacardi) and Francisco Camacho (Co-Founder), leveraging their expertise in marketing and product development from giants like Nestlé and Danone.[1][2][3] The idea emerged from a desire to "do well by doing good," rethinking outdated, high-footprint products like toothbrushes and toothpaste for sustainability—starting with bamboo-based, digitally sold items to reach beyond Portugal's small market.[2] Early traction came from community-driven growth, climate-neutral certifications by Climate Partner, and a pivot to advanced skincare using Azores' biodiversity, with pivotal moments including a personal care range launch and steady team expansion to support innovation.[2][4][5]
Bam&Boo rides the wave of sustainable consumer tech and clean beauty trends, where science-meets-nature innovations address climate anxiety in personal care—a market projected to grow as consumers demand verifiable eco-credentials amid plastic pollution regulations.[2][4] Timing is ideal post-2017 founding, aligning with EU sustainability mandates and post-pandemic shifts to health-focused, low-waste routines; Portugal's startup ecosystem (via investors like Portugal Ventures) amplifies its reach.[1][2] Market forces like rising demand for biotech skincare (e.g., algae tech) and direct-to-consumer models favor its digital-first, community approach, influencing the ecosystem by pioneering climate-neutral standards and inspiring FMCG transitions to regenerative materials.[1][2][4]
Bam&Boo is poised for accelerated growth through its monthly innovation pipeline, including sunscreens and body oils, fueled by R&D funding and Azores-sourced biotech expansions.[2] Trends like regenerative beauty, AI-driven personalization in skincare, and global carbon accounting will shape its path, potentially scaling via international e-commerce and partnerships. Its influence may evolve from niche sustainability leader to mainstream disruptor, redefining affordable green personal care—echoing its founding ethos of doing well by doing good in a planet-conscious world.[2][4]
Bam & Boo has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Bam & Boo's investors include Portugal Ventures.
