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Entrepreneurship

How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands

Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.

Retail

Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million

The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.

Entrepreneurship

BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now

While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.

Entrepreneurship

What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.

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Retail

Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value

The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.

Retail

Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks

The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.

Retail

Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer

The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.

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Retail

Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million

The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.

Financial Markets

E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion

The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.

Entrepreneurship

Hill House Home Ramps Up With Fashion and Baby Push

The direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand has secured its first financing round ahead of the launch of its baby vertical, months after branching into leisure apparel.

Luxury

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.

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