Vacation Hires Investment Bank To Explore Minority Stake Deal

Vacation, the sun care brand steeped in nostalgia, has hired Raymond James to explore a minority stake deal as it looks to translate vibes into value. Vacation and Raymond James declined...

Starface Hires Investment Bank To Review Strategic Interest

Starface World, the brand known for making acne a cause for personal adornment, has hired investment bank Baird to vet deal opportunities. Baird and Starface declined to comment. A source close to the brand says...

The VC Behind Magic Spoon, Olipop And Mud\Wtr Is Bullish On Beauty’s Unit Economics

There’s a fan-favorite cohort of new-era CPG brands positioning themselves as better-for-you alternatives and siphoning market share from legacy household names. They include Magic Spoon, Olipop and Mud\Wtr, which have distinguished themselves with punchy branding, thoughtfully formulated ingredient...

Joi + Blokes Acquires HerMD As Telehealth Consolidation Grows

Telehealth company Joi + Blokes has acquired menopause and sexual health startup HerMD in a deal that encompasses two of the hottest wellness trends of 2025, hormone health and peptide therapy.

REI Backs Dune Suncare, The Clear-Gel Sunscreen Brand Redefining Sun Protection

REI has invested in Dune Suncare, the sunscreen startup known for its skin-tone-inclusive clear-gel formulas and skincare-forward perspective on sun protection, through its venture fund. Established in 2021, the outdoor...

Founder Olowo-n’djo Tchala Buys Back Alaffia To Refocus On Mission And Growth

Founder Olowo-n’djo Tchala is back at the helm of Alaffia, the fair-trade beauty brand he built for two decades. Tchala, who was born and raised in the farming village of Kabole in Togo, has returned...