
NEO backs Miller Harris
NEO Capital has invested in British luxury fragrance brand Miller Harris to support its international expansion.
The company plans to embark on an expansion strategy in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, targeting a new generation of Asian consumers, the GP said in a statement.
Miller Harris will also continue to expand in Europe and launch a flagship store in London before probing markets in the Middle East, Russia and the US.
NEO is based in London and typically invests in companies with a strong brand element valued at up to €100m. Previous investments include Paul and Patisserie Ladurée.
Company
Miller Harris is a London-based luxury fragrance company that was founded by perfumer Lyn Harris in 2000.
People
David Belhassen is founder and managing partner at NEO while Ing-Nan Nancy Shen is the firm's global partner based in Shanghai.
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