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...

With $15M In New Funding, Intrinsic Evolves Into Women’s Health-Centric CPG Platform

Investors are catching on to the massive women’s health and wellness opportunity, especially as technology increasingly allows healthcare to happen outside of doctor’s offices and staid over-the-counter drug offerings expand to include more modern, better-for-you...

Leading Beauty Investment Bankers On The Changing Landscape, Hot Categories And Top Deals: Part 2

In the beauty industry, it’s been relatively quiet on the deal front lately, with the exception of a few bangers like L’Oréal’s acquisition of Aesop and Procter & Gamble’s purchase of Mielle Organics. Data tells the...