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Indie Beauty’s Uncertain Year Ahead
As we peer into the beauty industry crystal ball, for the latest edition of our ongoing series asking questions relevant to indie beauty, we asked 38 beauty brand founders and executives the following: What are your predictions for...
From The Founder Of Susteau, New Platform Syndeo Connects Brands With Behind-The-Scenes Biotechnology Innovators
When Kailey Bradt created Susteau, an eco-minded brand that pioneered powder-to-lather shampoo, she learned a few hard lessons about the difficulties of translating a beauty entrepreneur’s envelope-pushing vision into a reality. In approaching contract manufacturers, Bradt, who...
Are Beauty Investors Really Looking For 90% Margins?
In a recent podcast interview with the publication Glossy, Richard Christiansen, founder of Flamingo Estate, shared he’s had 160 investor meetings over the last two years. From those meetings, he says he learned personal...
Digital Tools Delivering Real Results For Emerging Beauty Brands
During a discussion about men’s skincare brand Jackfir’s launch at Erewhon last month, founder Charlie Razook mentioned that he fields outreach from companies with various digital tools constantly, but isn’t sure about their value....
Your Favorite Founder’s Favorite Fractional CFO On The Power Of Knowing Your Numbers
In a tough funding environment, having a firm grasp on finances can be a superpower. Fractional finance firm Crew Finance works with brands, including a slew of beauty brands such as California Naturals, Standard Procedure,...
Clean Skin Club Raises $32M In Funding, On Course To Surpass $100M In 2024 Sales
Clean Skin Club, a brand centered on single-use viscose fiber face towel alternatives, has raised $32 million in funding from Astō Consumer Partners and Amberstone as it speeds toward a projected $107 million in sales this year....
Crown Affair Secures $9M In Series B Funding Round Led By True Beauty Ventures
Crown Affair, a brand aiming to own the clean hairstyling space in prestige haircare, has secured $9 million in a series B funding round led by True Beauty Ventures. The round marks...
