Deal Flow
True Beauty Ventures Raises $42 Million Debut Fund, Partners With Beauty Independent On Indie Beauty Mentorship Program
As independent beauty brands continue to steal market share from legacy players, those companies, and the entrepreneurs behind them need not only cash, but also deep expertise to grow efficiently in a crowded market. True...
As Mental Health Matters Grab The Spotlight, Selfmade Raises $1M To Ritualize Self-Exploration Practices
With mental health matters grabbing headlines, Selfmade, a startup supporting the mind with beauty merchandise and digital resources, could hardly be more relevant—and investors are taking notice. They’ve committed over $1 million to fuel the spread of...
“Up Against Prejudice”: Afrocenchix Raises $1.2M Seed Round With Involvement From Google
Afrocenchix, a British natural haircare brand directed at consumers with curly and coily hair, has closed a $1.2 million seed funding round. Google for Startups, a program geared toward Black-founded business in Europe, participated in the...
H Venture Partners’ Elizabeth Edwards Talks Biomimicry, Scaling Brands And Bringing More Than Money To The Cap Table
How do you scale innovative, clean and sustainable brands disrupting essential consumer goods categories like skincare, wellness, feminine care, and food and beverage? Seasoned venture investor Elizabeth Edwards believes she knows, and the...
Sexual Wellness Brand Cake Closes $4M Seed Round, Prepares For Nationwide Walmart Launch
Play and pleasure specialist Cake has closed a $4 million seed round led by venture firm Lerer Hippeau. Other participants in the round are existing investor Brand Foundry Ventures, which led the brand’s...
Sexual Wellness Brand Maude Closes $5.8M Series A Round
Stylish intimacy brand Maude has closed a $5.8 million series A round led by early-stage beauty and wellness fund True Beauty Ventures. Along with True Beauty Ventures, participants in the round include Aesop and The...
