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kindlife.in Secures $8 Million in Series A Funding! Exciting developments in the beauty and wellness sector! Kindlife.in, the innovative platform co-founded by ShopClues’ Radhika Ghai, has just raised $8 million in its Series A funding round. The round was led by JB-Dooeun TK Fund and MIXI Global Investments, with notable contributions from Kalaari Capital and several angel investors. This significant investment comes after a successful $2.5 million seed round in late 2021. The new capital will enable Kindlife to strengthen its connections between Korea, Japan, and India, enhancing its community-driven approach to beauty and wellness. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Kindlife offers Gen Z consumers personalized skincare and wellness solutions, while also providing exclusive access to trending global beauty brands. With plans to introduce over 20 new Korean and Japanese beauty brands this year, Kindlife is set to capitalize on the growing K-beauty trend fueled by the Hallyu wave. Stay tuned for more updates on how Kindlife is transforming the beauty landscape! Read More: https://lnkd.in/gANMgxXg #Kindlife #SeriesAFunding #BeautyTech #KBeauty #Wellness #StartupNews #Investments #RadhikaGhai #GlobalBeautyTrends #AIInBeauty

We had the pleasure of speaking with Maggie Abeles, Vice President at NewBound Venture Capital, about what it takes to build the next generation of standout consumer brands. As a key player in early-stage consumer investing and a close partner of Lunr Capital, Newbound focuses on innovative companies in personal care, pet care, and commerce enablement. Maggie shared invaluable insights on navigating growth, funding, and partnerships in today’s fast-changing consumer landscape. From the importance of intentional innovation and building long-term competitive advantages to the evolving trends in beauty, health, and wellness, her perspective is a must-read for founders aiming to scale with purpose. Discover how Maggie and NewBound help founders position their brands for success, and how Lunr supports these efforts with strategic capital solutions for retail growth: https://lnkd.in/gc_gnDa8 #ConsumerBrands #VentureCapital #RetailGrowth

minu secures $30M in Series B funding to boost employee wellness in Mexico. Led by QED Investors, with backing from Next Billion Capital Partners, Flourish Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, and more, Minu is set to expand its platform that offers a wide range of benefits, from healthcare to financial wellness, to over 2,000 companies and 1 million employees. Founded in 2019 by Nima Pourshasb, Rafael Niell, and Paolo Rizzi, Minu is revolutionizing labor benefits and tackling physical, mental, and financial well-being. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eK3zVK5e 🚀 #Fintech #EmployeeWellness #Funding #Mexico

Thank you Inc. Magazine for highlighting the success stories of female-founded exits like BentoBox, Billie, Sawyer, and our very first exit, ELOQUII. We are so proud to back the founders building the companies of tomorrow and these exits show that investing in women can generate strong returns. Check out the article below to discover how these companies and founders are setting new standards and how, together, we're challenging norms and redefining success in venture capital with more female-led exits. https://lnkd.in/erkctpGN

Front Row Ventures Workshop with their women founder cohort on Building a Purpose-Driven Organization. 🌟 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our 'Building a Purpose-Driven Organization' workshop, led by our CEO, Roxanne Leduc, in collaboration for the women founder who are part of the Front Row Ventures portfolio. Why is it important to build an organization with purpose at its core? - Purpose driven organizations attract more customers: 91% of consumers would switch brands if another was purpose-driven with a similar price & quality. - Attract employees: 78% of people indicated that they would prefer to work for a purpose driven company. - Align stakeholders and investors: 15% of companies would be unprofitable if accounting for the environmental damage they caused while 32% would have their EBITDA reduced by 25% or more. - Attract consumers: 71% of consumers prefer to buy from a company with a strong purpose. If you’re an Impact fund looking to provide tangible tools and workshops for your portfolio 🚀 visit our website at www.capinclusive.com and get in touch to explore further opportunities! #DeiChampions #CapInclusive #PurposeDriven #Workshop

How often do you evaluate the emotional impact a startup's offering has on its users? Instead of merely focusing on tangible products, consider how a startup crafts memorable experiences that resonate deeply with their audience, as this can lead to stronger customer loyalty and brand advocacy. By prioritizing investments in companies that prioritize unique experiences, you position yourself at the forefront of innovation and market relevance. #AngelInvestor #Startup #VentureCapital #Investment #EarlyStage #Funding #Fundraising Enhance your online events with full-stack webinar platforms! – https://lnkd.in/eKSYt-zC

🌟 Spotlight Thursday 🌟 Let's shine a light on Halogen Ventures! 🚀 Halogen Ventures stands out for their dedication to investing in early-stage consumer technology and strategic B2B software companies with female founders at the helm. And guess what? Their portfolio is not just impressive, but integral to products and services many of us use every day. Big thank you, Halogen! Jesse Draper, founding partner at Halogen Ventures, sums up their mission perfectly: "With women making 80% of household purchasing decisions, we are betting on early-stage female-founded companies with Billion to Trillion dollar potential." 💼💡 Investing in women isn't just the right thing to do—it's a smart business decision. Halogen Ventures understands this, and they're actively backing the change needed to increase the representation of female founders in a startup world where they currently only account for 13%. 💪 Let's support and celebrate Halogen VC for championing #femalefounders and driving positive change in the venture capital landscape. 🙌 #MTGS #VCfemalefunds

💛✨We’re growing! ✨💛 infanttech is on an exciting journey, and now you can be a part of it! We’re raising capital on StartEngine, and we invite you to explore our mission to enhance baby safety with smart, innovative technology. Stay connected by adding us to your watchlist on StartEngine and follow along as we continue to innovate. 💡👶 👉 Learn more and follow us: https://lnkd.in/e79aazrR Disclaimer: This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC. Investments are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. #startengine #capitalraise #zooby #babymonitor #babytech #InvestInInnovation #CapitalRaise #StartEngine #InvestmentOpportunity #TechForParents #SmartParenting #TechStartup #EquityCrowdfunding #FundingGoals #NextGenTech #InvestSmart

minu, a Mexico City, Mexico-based employee wellness platform provider, raised $30M in Series B funding. Next Billion Capital Partners, Flourish Ventures, Promotora Impact Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Clocktower Technologies, and Working Capital Fund led the round. Existing investors QED Investors, FinTech Collective, Redwood Ventures, Salkantay, and Nazca also participated. The company intends to use the funds to consolidate its regional presence in Mexico and continue strengthening its wellness offering in financial, physical, and mental health. https://lnkd.in/gyiKiaPM

Women’s sports is an emerging market expected to grow to $1.4 billion by 2028. 🏀⚽ Investing in women-focused sports startups offers exciting opportunities for growth and social impact. Check out the stats. At Angel Hive, we support ventures that empower women in sports and fitness. Discover more at angelhive.vc. #AngelHiveVC #WomenInSports #SportsBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities