Founder of Nylah’s Naturals
Nylah’s is a UK-based scientifically proven, customised haircare brand with a Mission to create a world where everyone is proud of their natural hair particularly those that suffer the physical and mentally affliction of hair loss.
Nylah’s journey to success has been marked by significant milestones, notably its appearance on Dragon’s Den in 2021. While the company was offered a £50,000 investment by Sarah Davis during the show, we chose not to accept it. However, this opportunity to showcase our innovative approach to hair care on national television served as a powerful validation, propelling our organic growth by over 1000% in the first year alone.
Spearheading our efforts is our founder, Kameese Davis, whose tireless dedication secured listings with major UK retailers Boots and Superdrug. Additionally, our commitment to serving our community was further reinforced by a substantial financial injection from the Birmingham Co-Investment Fund, totaling £540,000. Notable investors, including Bob Holt, former CEO of Revolution Beauty, recognized the potential for significant international growth within our second year.
This investment not only positions us for expansion but also sets a precedent as the most significant venture capital investment secured by a black woman in the Birmingham region to date. In a landscape where black women receive less than 0.02% of VC investment, this achievement underscores our brand’s potential for scalability and highlights our commitment to challenging industry norms.
