Where is Manzanita Capital based?

Manzanita Capital is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Which family is behind Manzanita Capital?

Fisher family (William S. Fisher, son of Gap Inc. founders Donald and Doris Fisher). Source of wealth: Gap Inc. (founded by Donald and Doris Fisher).

Public roles include William S. (Bill) Fisher (CEO and Founder).

Single family office / family-capital investor (beauty sector specialist) of the Fisher family.

28 Jul 2025BCLP advised Manzanita on Space NK sale; Raymond James financial adviser
10 Jul 2025Ulta Beauty acquires Space NK from Manzanita Capital
13 Apr 2005Manzanita acquires Diptyque

Specialist investor developing luxury and premium niche beauty companies into global brands; patient family capital, no fixed holding period

Investment strategy
Focus	Detail
Sectors	Beauty, fragrance, skincare, beauty retail
Stages	Majority/control growth investments plus early-stage venture in disruptive beauty companies
Geographies	Europe and US brands
Direct vs funds	Direct

Questions

What type of organisation is Manzanita Capital?: Manzanita Capital is described as: Single family office / family-capital investor (beauty sector specialist) of the Fisher family.
Where is Manzanita Capital based?: Manzanita Capital is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Which family is behind Manzanita Capital?: Fisher family (William S. Fisher, son of Gap Inc. founders Donald and Doris Fisher). Source of wealth: Gap Inc. (founded by Donald and Doris Fisher).
When was Manzanita Capital founded?: 2001.
Who runs Manzanita Capital?: Public roles include William S. (Bill) Fisher (CEO and Founder).
What does Manzanita Capital invest in?: Specialist investor developing luxury and premium niche beauty companies into global brands; patient family capital, no fixed holding period.