Welcome to Next8 Investments. We support emerging beauty and biotech founders while pioneering technologies in human biology, AI, and genetics.
Beauty incubator.
Dallas, TX
Next8 Investments is a beauty incubator founded by industry disruptors Edward Connaghan and Denise Russell. The acclaimed entrepreneurs are known for their work on Olaplex and K18 Hair, and as brand architects behind Goddess Maintenance Co.'s Biotech Blowout and lead investment partner for Matter Of Fact Skin. Focusing on biotechnology, they foster advancements in skin and hair care.
Brand incubation & early-stage acceleration
Product & innovation strategy
Global distribution & channel development
Investment & founder advisory
What We Do.
Go-to-market planning
Operational leadership & scaling
Strategic partnerships & exits
Marketing & creative strategy
Identifying breakthroughs that redefine beauty.
Next8 supports early-stage founders building at the intersection of biotechnology, human biology, and personal care. Created to meet the growing need for science-led innovation in beauty, Next8 offers more than capital - it brings strategic partnership, deep operational experience, and real-world insight from decades of brand-building. The mission is to help emerging businesses navigate complexity, move with intention, and build the next generation of breakthrough products with lasting impact.
“Disruption in beauty isn’t about being louder. It’s about being smarter, backing science, listening to customers, and moving fast instinctively when the moment’s right.”
Denise Russell, Founder
Meet founders,
Denise & Ed.
Behind Next8 are Denise Russell and Edward Connaghan, a husband-and-wife team with backgrounds spanning distribution, growth strategy, and scientific innovation, they’ve helped turn early ideas into global benchmarks. At the core of their work is a shared belief: the future of beauty is science-backed, founder-led, and built with purpose.
Contact the team at info@next8.com