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Ulta Beauty is Using Myavana’s AI-Powered Analysis To Direct Shoppers To The Best Products For Their Hair
Beauty technology company Myavana has raised $1.5 million from BrainTrust Fund and Prisma Ventures, the digital innovation fund from Ulta Beauty. In addition to providing capital to the company, the beauty...
New VC-Backed Brand Minu Is Out To Show Mineral Sunscreen Doesn’t Have To Involve Compromises
The sun care space is confusing. Adam Guggenheim and Christine Koppinger are on a mission to diminish that confusion with Minu, their new brand centered on premium mineral sunscreen designed to be part of consumers’...
The Case For And Against Stock Beauty Formulas
In the beauty industry, there’s been a push toward brands owning custom formulas as they seek to differentiate themselves in a crowded market and appease investors prioritizing intellectual property. Still, a substantial portion of beauty products made and sold...
Unpacking Beauty Copacker Consolidation With Raymond James Investment Banker Jon Tenan
Raymond James has been the fulcrum of several recent big deals in the beauty space, including those involving the brands Roc, K18 and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. More under the radar, the investment bank is...
Armed With $10M From Aria Growth Partners, Australian Sun Care Brand Ultra Violette Pursues North American Expansion
With new funding to pad its budgets, Mebourne-based Ultra Violette is executing big plans to conquer North America. The sunscreen brand, which has sold a minority stake to Aria Growth Partners, the...
New Federal Package CEO Melissa Niebes Plans To Double The Manufacturer’s Business In 5 Years
This month, Melissa Niebes, formerly a VP at Reckitt and L’Oréal, became CEO of Federal Package. Most recently president and chief commercial officer at the beauty contract manufacturer, she steps into a role previously held...
Scalp And Hair Brand Jupiter Secures $3M To Expand Distribution And Merchandise
Jupiter, the dandruff and dry scalp brand on a mission to make millions more comfortable, has secured $3 million in funding. The emerging growth round involves investors that have been active in the...
