Deal Flow
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...
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...
Men’s Hair Color Customization Startup Cleverman Receives $1.8M In Seed Funding
Depending on estimates, anywhere from 7% to 15% of American men color their hair compared to 50% to 75% of American women. That leaves a lot of room for growth in the men’s...
