Deal Flow
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...
LVMH Luxury Ventures Steps Into Niche Fragrance With BDK Parfums Minority Stake
LVMH Luxury Ventures, the venture arm of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, has bought a minority stake in BDK Parfums, betting that the niche fragrance category’s momentum will persist and the budding house can become a lasting star....
Why Mid-Market Beauty Brands Struggle To Secure Funding
The beauty ecosystem has a funding gap problem. Often referred to as the “missing middle,” the gap describes the stretch between early-stage venture capital and late-stage private equity, when brands are still...
Monogram Capital Acquires Majority Stake In Luckyscent To Scale Scent Bar Retail Footprint
Monogram Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Luckyscent, the 23-year-old e-commerce pioneer turned specialty retailer that’s earned a devoted following for its vast niche perfume assortment and role as a curatorial authority in the...
