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Private Equity
PE targets smaller deals as cosmetics investment slows
September 18, 2023Private equity investors are seeking out smaller brands as deal activity slows in the cosmetics industry.Article
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Unicorns
Glossier gleams with unicorn investment
March 18, 2019Beauty brand Glossier has more than tripled its valuation after securing a $100 million Series D round led by Sequoia.Article
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Venture Capital
Why VCs are pouring money into beauty brands
October 4, 2018Funding is booming for startups in the beauty space, particularly this year. We’ve taken a look at some of the driving forces behind the spike.Article
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TechCrunch Disrupt
The changing face of beauty brands in an Instagram-obsessed world
September 6, 2018Glossier founder Emily Weiss and ecommerce investor Kirsten Green took the stage at Disrupt to discuss how modern companies are adapting to consumers who’ve never been to a makeup counter in a department store.Article
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Venture Capital
Lightspeed backs Lady Gaga’s makeup startup amid spike in beauty funding
July 11, 2018Lady Gaga’s stealthy cosmetics company is just one of many beauty businesses to bring in VC funding this year.Article
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Venture Capital
Beauty for all: How Deciem is disrupting the skincare industry
April 25, 2018Deciem’s The Ordinary is shaking up the cosmetics business with its ultra-cheap, high-quality products. But its founder’s bizarre behavior is raising eyebrows on social media.Article
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