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EXCLUSIVE: Barberino’s Raises $1.2 Million for Further Expansion in the U.S.
Thomas Saujet joined The Art of Shaving's cofounders Eric and Myriam Malka in supporting the Italian…
EXCLUSIVE: MarcyPen Capital Partners Invests in the Gld Shop
The Gld Shop, a Miami-based direct-to-consumer jewelry brand, was founded in 2015.
Inside the Challenges Befalling Black-owned Brands in 2025 — and How They’re Facing Them
Black founders and executives weigh in on how M&A slowdowns and diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks are…
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Strategics' venture capital arms are placing bets on niche Asian fragrance brands being the next big thing…
Supplement Company Veracity Secures $6 Million Raise as It Focuses on Metabolic Health
The raise was led by Maveron Ventures and co-led by Melitas Ventures.
Hampton Sun Gets a Rebrand, With Help From Rande Gerber
Gerber took a minority stake in the brand founded by Salvatore Piazzolla in 2005.
Huda Kattan Takes Full Ownership of Huda Beauty
Kattan, who re-assumed the chief executive officer role last year, acquired the minority stake from TSG…
True Beauty Ventures Invests in Jupiter
The hair brand debuted in the prestige channel in 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Webster Capital Takes Stake in Ring Concierge
The deal, of undisclosed size, follows the firm's recent investment in Gente Beauty.
Meet Vennette Ho, Beauty Deal Whisperer and Team Coach Extraordinaire
The Raymond James banker is the architect behind many of the most memorable deals in beauty over the past 15…
Beauty High Stakes: Sell, Shut Down or Keep?
Amid an uncertain backdrop, strategics have three options to weigh when it comes to underperforming brands.
Beauty M&A Faces Further Uncertainty Amid Tariffs
Some processes are being reevaluated, while others are forging ahead.
EXCLUSIVE: Sandbridge Capital Ups Stake in Dedcool
The fragrance brand founded by Carina Chaz has grown 600 percent while maintaining profitability since…
Trinny London Explores Deal Options to Bolster U.S. Expansion Plans: Sources
The British beauty brand eyes a permanent New York City presence as the U.S. becomes its third-largest market.