Hair Braiding Can Take Hours. Alexis Ohanian Is Backing Halo To Cut It To Minutes
In a beauty funding environment where capital for pre-revenue companies is rare, Halo is an exception, raising a $7 million seed round led by Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm 776 as it aims to become the Dyson for...
L Catterton Reinforces Its Expert-Led Brand Thesis With Rōz Investment
In a beauty M&A market fixated on separating forever brands from fleeting ones, L Catterton has taken a significant minority stake in Rōz, confident that the credibility founder Mara Roszak has cultivated over two...
Evenmouth Brings A Clinical Edge To Oral Care’s Longevity Conversation
Evenmouth, an oral care brand launching today, is betting that the future of both oral and overall health lies in a balanced oral microbiome. Founded by dentist Eve Lofthus, Evenmouth distinguishes itself in...
French Fragrance Brand Fascent Raises $1.5M To Fuel U.S. Growth
As investor interest in fragrance remains strong, Fascent has raised an angel round of 1.3 million euros or around $1.5 million to fuel expansion as it tracks toward $2.3 million in sales this year.
When Everything’s Wellness, How Do Brands Compete?
In 2026, investors are no longer asking, “What is wellness?” They’re asking, “What isn’t wellness?” With estimates valuing the global wellness market at between $2 trillion and $6 trillion, panelists at Beauty Independent’s Dealmaker Summit...
