Rachel Brown
The Case For And Against Stock Beauty Formulas
In the beauty industry, there’s been a push toward brands owning custom formulas as they seek to differentiate themselves in a crowded market and appease investors prioritizing intellectual property. Still, a substantial portion of beauty products made and sold...
Unpacking Beauty Copacker Consolidation With Raymond James Investment Banker Jon Tenan
Raymond James has been the fulcrum of several recent big deals in the beauty space, including those involving the brands Roc, K18 and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. More under the radar, the investment bank is...
Armed With $10M From Aria Growth Partners, Australian Sun Care Brand Ultra Violette Pursues North American Expansion
With new funding to pad its budgets, Mebourne-based Ultra Violette is executing big plans to conquer North America. The sunscreen brand, which has sold a minority stake to Aria Growth Partners, the...
New Federal Package CEO Melissa Niebes Plans To Double The Manufacturer’s Business In 5 Years
This month, Melissa Niebes, formerly a VP at Reckitt and L’Oréal, became CEO of Federal Package. Most recently president and chief commercial officer at the beauty contract manufacturer, she steps into a role previously held...
Scalp And Hair Brand Jupiter Secures $3M To Expand Distribution And Merchandise
Jupiter, the dandruff and dry scalp brand on a mission to make millions more comfortable, has secured $3 million in funding. The emerging growth round involves investors that have been active in the...
Co-Founder And CEO Ju Rhyu Tells Us Great Advice She Got Before Hero Cosmetics’ Big Exit—And Shares Some, Too
Seven years into its business, Mighty Patch maker Hero Cosmetics has become the No. 1 acne patch brand on the market, sold over 1 billion acne patches and reached 25,000 doors at retailers the likes of Target, Walmart,...
The Prognosis For Beauty M&A And Early-Stage Funding In 2024
After a fallow period, beauty M&A has been on a tear since late last year. K18, Barbara Sturm, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, The Honey Pot Company and more have been involved in deals,...
