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2024 was the year we took Moodi from two Co-Founders pet-sitting to make ends meet to becoming one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands ✨ I started Moodi with one dream: to help women feel their absolute best. Today, with over 1 in 40 women in New Zealand using our blends, I feel closer than ever to making that dream a reality. 2024 by the numbers: - 400% growth (on top of almost 2,000% last year) - 6 new products launched - Sold millions of servings of our blends - 2 pop-up stores hosted - $15k wellness retreat gifted to one lucky customer - Hundreds of people queuing for our IRL activations - Team grew to 10+ - Laid the groundwork for our BIGGEST move ever (coming January!!) It’s been the most challenging, thrilling, and fulfilling year of my life. To everyone who’s been part of this journey — whether you bought a blend, told a friend about Moodi, engaged with us on socials, or cheered us on from afar — thank you!!! Your support means everything. 2025 is going to be INSANE ✨ A picture at our Moodi Xmas Dinner with some of the people who have worked SUPER hard this year to make Moodi what it is today (missing a few important people…including Nick 😂) #startup #ecommerce #CPG #entrepreneuer

🌟 Introducing Mushin Underdogs: Where Every Voice Finds Power and Purpose 🌟 In the heart of our community lies a vibrant tapestry of creativity, resilience, and diversity. We are the underdogs—the artists, musicians, activists, brand owners, models, fashion designers, business owners, and entrepreneurs who dare to challenge the status quo and redefine success on our terms. Mushin Underdogs isn't just a movement; it's a revolution of ideas, passion, and collaboration. It's where unconventional meets undeniable, where every difference becomes a strength, and where each voice, no matter how small, echoes with the potential to inspire and ignite change. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the bold, the visionary, and the fearless. Together, let's create, innovate, and elevate our collective voice. Watch our story unfold in our short video presentation—a glimpse into the spirit and soul of Mushin Underdogs. Dare to be different. Dare to be heard. Dare to join the movement that's redefining community, creativity, and collective impact. 🚀💫 #MushinUnderdogs #CommunityRevolution #CreativeInnovation #DareToBeDifferent

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

I’m building something new, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! Meet AIDN: an AI-powered health assistant that connects with your favorite fitness wearables to help you live a healthier life and truly “make science more human.” Why AIDN? This idea comes straight from my own journey. Over the past few years, I: - Built my last company to a 30-member team and learned so much about Go-To-Market strategies by working with 100+ amazing companies. - Went through a physical transformation—losing over 60 pounds—which became a gateway to everything AIDN stands for. -Took that transformation even further, running a sub-3-hour marathon—something I never thought was possible for me. Through these experiences, I realized how much better life can be when you feel good in your body. But I also saw how complicated health tools and wearables can be for most people. So, we set out to build something different—something that meets you where you are, no matter your starting point. Our Mission AIDN is for everyone. Whether you’re chasing a marathon PR or just beginning your health journey, our goal is the same: to help you live a healthier, more balanced life. Our team is made up of medical professionals, research enthusiasts, tech leaders who love fitness, and even elite athletes. Together, we’re creating a tool that empowers you to reach your full potential. We Need Your Input We’re launching in Q1 2025, but we’re inviting 250 early users from our growing waitlist to join our private beta. This is your chance to help shape AIDN, from design to feature prioritization. If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to join us. Sign up for the waitlist here: https://www.askaidn.com/ Thank you for being part of this journey—it means everything to me! There is a lot in store ahead for 2025! In 2025, I want everyone to be the healthiest versions of themselves so please comment or share if you believe this can help someone in your circle!

Beautycounter – 💩 How to destroy $800+ million and 60,000 lives in just a couple of years. 👍This is one of the most surreal business stories I've read this year, take a look, it's really well worth it. Beautycounter was a fast-growing beauty startup, led by founder Gregg Renfrew, which had been fueled by $100 million in venture capital. In April 2021, after eight years in business, it was acquired by private equity firm the Carlyle Group in a $700-million deal that valued the company at $1 billion. Executive summary:  in a couple of years, Carlyle (and Ms. Renfrew) 💩 destroyed 💩 a $400 million, 65,000 employee company by: 👉 Destroying the sales force 👉 Screwing the product’s uniqueness and major selling point 👉 Destroying the company culture 👉 Having chaos at the top 👉 Screwing up the technology It’s worth reading, trust me. Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/enmMD_CW

Amboy Street Ventures founder Carli Sapir, along with portfolio company Playground was recently featured in Inc. Magazine latest article “How Sexual Wellness Brands Are Busting Taboos and Getting Investors on Board.” In this piece, Carli highlights how Amboy Street Ventures is breaking barriers in sexual wellness and women’s health, two industries that have historically been underinvested. She also discusses the unique challenges sexual wellness brands face in advertising and scaling. With growing consumer demand and a focus on inclusivity, these brands are creating new opportunities in the market and attracting investors who are recognizing the potential. Interested in how these companies are shaping the future? Read more below.

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Cristina Nuñez of True Beauty Ventures cites "Connection with a Founder." as a "necessary check" for investing in and partnering with beauty founders. Watch the clip for founder success drivers identified by True Beauty Ventures. In the full episode, Cristina offers a ton of insights and tips to founders on [9:31]-What distinguishes True Beauty Ventures from other funds? [17:42]-What does True Beauty Ventures look for in a potential investment? [24:24]-What beauty founders usually get wrong about retailers? [26:47]-The dating and selection process that TBV follows [35:18]-How does TBV support beauty founders and brands post-investment? [38:29]-Founder traits that scare TBV the most post-investment [41:12]-Winning traits of beauty founders who partner with TBV [44:12]-How to apply to True Beauty Ventures? Watch/listen to the full episode-links in the first comment. ..................................................................... Jump Accelerator: Reimagine Growth: Profit Goal, Cash Fuel Profitable growth on the path to $20M-$50M+ for women-led beauty brands with a fit & fully executable solution using 1st principles W/O Breaking the bank on ads, influencers, reckless distribution Together, let’s create “A Woman’s World.” ..................................................................... 👆 FREE ONLINE COURSE Don’t forget to take your free online course via the website link above! 🌅 Follow me for counter-intutive insights on growing your beauty brand & female founder stories #founders #fundraising #venturecapital #cleanbeauty

Founders of emerging beauty brands with growth potential are busy attending events, scouring LinkedIn and sussing out like-minded investors to secure funding, often asking for warm introductions to others. In the tough funding environment, they’re exploring alternative options alongside traditional sources of capital. Investor caution is a huge hurdle to early-stage brands, and founders are doing everything possible to paint a persuasive financial picture to convince investors to part with their money. However, the messages they receive often shift. Yve-Car Momperousse, co-founder and CEO of Kreyol Essence, says, “The year we are scaling one channel is the year investors decide it’s not their focus.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4ggx8i1 #hereforthefierce #beautyentrepreneur #wellnessentrepreneur #beautybusiness #beautynews

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