Deal Flow
Fearless Fund’s Arian Simone On What She Looks For In A Brand And Introducing Debt-Based Financing
Venture capital firm Fearless Fund has nailed down four main criteria for investing in a brand. It has to have a compelling story behind it, strong team, traction in the market and quality products. Bread Beauty...
Foundry Boosts Its Presence In Men’s Personal Care By Adding Blu Atlas To A Portfolio That Contains Stryx And Supply
As direct-to-consumer brand consolidator Foundry narrows its focus, it’s acquired men’s skincare, haircare and fragrance company Blu Altas for an undisclosed eight-figure sum as part of an effort to build its presence in men’s personal care....
At-Home Hormone Test Maker Oova Raises $10.3M In Series A Funding
Women’s hormone health and fertility company Oova has raised $10.3 million in series A funding. The series A round was led by Biomilq backer Spero Ventures, with participation from the firms US Fertility,...
Capri Blue And Thymes Parent Company Curio Acquires Blazing Candle Brand Otherland
Otherland is venturing to another business land. The sizzling candle brand has been acquired by Curio, parent company of Thymes and Capri Blue, for an undisclosed amount. Otherland’s tight distribution and product range gives Curio an...
To Sell Her Brand, Aila Founder Katie Moloney Stepped Far Outside Her Comfort Zone
Late last year, Katie Moloney, founder of natural pre-workout supplement brand Aila and a former trainer who’d held sales and marketing roles in sports media, made a decision she initially had trouble admitting to herself, let alone...
With Unilever Ventures’ Backing, Selva Ventures Closes $34M Fund To Invest In Early-Stage CPG Brands
Selva Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm concentrating on consumer packaged goods companies, has drawn $34 million to close its second fund. For the fund, which follows a $10 million fund secured...
