Today, Glossier, Inc., a direct-to-consumer beauty company that built its brand through Instagram, announced a $52 million Series C funding round, led by existing investors IVP and Index Ventures. Glossier is best known for its proprietary portfolio of products across the skincare, makeup, bodycare, and fragrance
Shiseido Americas Corporation announced it purchased acquired Giaran, Inc., a data-driven company with technology in AI platforms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2016 as a spinoff from Northeastern University’s Synergetic Media Learning Laboratory by scientist and AI expert Raymond Fu, Giaran’s AI
Consumer startup Beauty Bakerie announced the completion of $3 million in financing led by Unilever, with participation from Blue Consumer Capital and 645 Ventures. Catering to makeup-loving customers who have a sweet tooth, Beauty Bakerie’s bakery-inspired line includes liquid lipsticks, setting powder, illuminators,eyebrow gel, eyeshadows, and