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THE WHAT? Nebula Brands has announced that it has closed a US$50 million Series B funding round led by L Catterton Asia. THE DETAIL Since its launch in May 2021,China’s leading aggregator of third-party Amazon vendors, the company has built a 50-strong team and built a solid acquisition pipeline.  “Supported by visionary founders and an …

THE WHAT? Universal Beauty has raised €6 million from a group of investors led by Connect pro in order to develop its Vegetalement Provence brand. THE DETAILS BMP Paribas Developpement and Etoile Capital were also named among the investors. Universal Beauty Group Founders Vincent Faraco and Jean-Marc Delabre will remain reference shareholders and continue to …

THE WHAT? Avon has split a R600,000 donation between seven South African organisations working with survivors of gender-based violence, according to a report published by Caj News Africa. THE DETAILS The move was timed to coincide with South Africa’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. The Natura &Co-owned direct sales …

THE WHAT? Pat McGrath Labs has teased a new collection created in collaboration with Netflix and Shondaland and inspired by the romance and passion of the Smash Hit television series Bridgerton. THE DETAILS At first glance, the collection comprises two palettes and a series of metallic highlighters in ‘ultra-regal’ shades. The full collection will be …

THE WHAT? The CEOs of The Estee Lauder Companies and L’Oréal are among 10 companies set to take steps on disability inclusion by releasing new commitments to action. THE DETAILS Nicolas Hieronimus, L’Oréal CEO, has committed to promote the recruitment of persons of disability in all countries and set a global goal of at least …