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Summit Partners Acquires Minority Stake in Hairstory
The investment, a first for the brand, will be used to beef up its inventory and raise brand awareness.
Spanx Spins Shapewear Into $1.2 Billion Lifestyle Empire
Spanx is cashing in on a massive wave of investment interest in fashion.
Vestiaire Collective’s Luxury Resale Model Nabs $209M
SoftBank Group's venture capital arm poured millions into the preowned luxury platform for a valuation around…
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Cho Ventures Invests in Caravana, Eyes Global Expansion
The alliance will also see the launch of Caravana's new brand Prao, created by founder Jacopo Janniello and…
Puig Secures 200 Million Euro Sustainability-linked Loan
The group's first sustainable financing operation was made with Banco Sabadell.
Beauty Booking Appointment Company Planity Raising 30 Million Euros
France's leading beauty appointment booking company will use the funds to accelerate its growth at home and…
Chinese Lingerie Brand Neiwai Raised $100 Million in Series D Funding
The fresh capital injection will be used to develop products and categories, raise brand awareness and…
Embroidery Specialist Coloreel Scores $8 Million
The funding will be used to support the market expansion and growth and to initiate expansion into new…
Refillable, Natural Personal Care Brand 900.care Raises 10M Euros
Based on a subscription model, the French company offers a range of natural products coming in tablet or…
$13M Financing Helped Moda Operandi Secure New Investment Round
After naming former Neiman executive Jim Gold as CEO, Moda Operandi has raised new funding from new and…
CVC Invested in Japanese Streetwear Brand A Bathing Ape
The private equity firm said it plans to support the expansion of the Bape business both online and…