Investors
CurlMix Has Raised $3.6M—And Counting—Via Crowdfunding Platform WeFunder
In 2015, CurlMix began as a do-it-yourself haircare subscription box. “Kind of like Blue Apron, but for hair,” explains co-founder Kimberly Lewis. After noticing customers’ affinity for flaxseed gel, Lewis and her co-founder husband Timothy pivoted to...
Vegamour Receives $80M Minority Growth Investment From General Atlantic
General Atlantic is showing it’s bullish on the power of plant ingredients to promote hair growth with an $80 million investment in Vegamour. The direct-to-consumer clean and vegan haircare, lash and brow brand joins the beauty...
Hand In Hand Sells Majority Stake To Bain Capital Double Impact
Hand in Hand’s business is now hand in hand with Bain Capital Double Impact. The clean personal care player that’s donated nearly 14 million bars of soap to help combat water-borne diseases is the first consumer packaged...
Waldencast’s Michel Brousset On The SPAC Process And The Sort Of Brands He Wants To Back
The beauty industry is a magnet for all manner of investors—from angels to family offices and venture capital funds to private equity firms. The latest money engines to enter the industry are special purpose...
Arian Simone’s Fearless Fund Is Out To Close The Funding Gap For Women Of Color Founders
By now, the abysmal percentage of venture capital funding going to women of color founders is well-known. For effect, it bears repeating: it’s less than 1%. The figure is even more pitiful considering that...
Why Republic Is Becoming A Go-To Crowdfunding Platform For Beauty And Wellness Startups
Crowdfunding platform Republic is gaining traction with the independent beauty and wellness set, including brands and e-tailers Bloomi, Quim and HelloAva. The private investing platform gives both accredited and...
