Quality over growth? Why luxury beauty founder Anju Rupal said no to LVMH investment | Interview

London/Swiss female founder & luxury beauty entrepreneur Anju Rupal shares lifestyle tips, best London restaurant picks & wellness secrets on Coffee & Oysters: The London Business Babe Podcast. The Abhati Suisse founder blends Indian heritage rituals with Swiss biotech for performance-driven scalp and hair health, charting her path from social work to building a brand. We also hear about turning down LVMH, crowdfunding her first product, and sourcing high-altitude botanicals from the Himalayas and Swiss Alps.Topics covered: slow-growth brand building, hospitality partnerships, favourite London spots (Liberty, Dishoom), fashion trends & style inspiration, European tech alternatives, entrepreneurship tips, health and wellness routines, and community support through the Entrepreneur Organization (EO).---Steal Anju’s “stack” of recommendations (along with all guests) in the Coffee & Oysters Guide.Explore Abhati Suisse with 20% off with code “FRANCES20”: https://abhatisuisse.com/shopAnju on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjurupal/---00:00 Introduction01:58 Swiss Alps and Bad Bunny05:47 Social Work to Luxury Beauty11:26 Origin Story and Ingredients22:18 Lifestyle Brand and Hospitality26:32 Retail Dreams and Future Trends31:18 Slow Growth Values32:37 Packaging Storytelling34:47 Lifestyle Music Boost37:58 Quiet Luxury Style39:31 Hair Loss To Haircare48:59 London Arts And Food51:42 Conclusion---💬 Become a guest📓 2026 Journal Template🪄 Partnerships & Questions: [email protected]💌 Never miss an episode: Sign up to Substack🎓 The Big Notion Energy Academy📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandOysters📸 Instagram: @coffeeandoysterspod📱TikTok: @coffeeandoysterspod Get full access to Coffee & Oysters: The London Business Babe Podcast at coffeeandoysters.substack.com/subscribe