The Consumer Roundup #10
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Here’s the latest edition of The Consumer Roundup featuring all the deals in consumer products and technology from the past week.
Deals & Debuts
Lenskart, the Indian eyewear brand that offers premium glasses at affordable prices, raises $500 million from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority - TechCrunch
Oatly, the oat milk brand, raises $300 million convertible note and $125 million debt facility - Globe Newswire
HelloSelf, the therapy and coaching platform, raises $20 million led by Octopus Ventures - EU Startups
DRESSX, the digital fashion platform, raises a $15 million Series A led by Greenfield - Forbes
Fount, which offers customizable health and performance programs, raises $12 million Series A led by Amity Ventures - Business Wire
Trala, the online music school, raises an $8 million Series A led by Seven Seven Six - Silicon Valley Journals
Scrumbles, a British natural pet food brand, raises $7.3 million from BFG - The Grocer
Genpop, a gaming studio founded by Grammy winning producer BloodPop, raises a $6.5 million seed round led by Makers Fund - Business Wire
Jungle, a Brazilian Web3 gaming studio, raises a $6 million seed round co-led by Bitkraft and Framework Ventures - Pocket Gamer
Allermi, the telehealth service company, raises a $3.5 million seed round led by Nelstone
Khaite, the New York-based luxury brand, raises an undisclosed amount from Stripes - Vogue Business
Captain Experiences, an online travel platform for booking fishing charters and deep sea fishing, raises $2 million led by Bullish - PR Newswire
M&A
Diageo sells TYKU, the Premium Sake brand, to Shaw-Ross International Importers - PR Web
3Z brands, a vertically-integrated holding company that produces sleep products, acquires Leesa Sleep - PR Newswire
EnWave Corp., the vacuum energy technology company, sells Moon Cheese snack brand to Creation Foods - Just Foods
KIV Spirits acquires Ambhar Global Spirits, the premium tequila brand - EIN Presswire
T-Mobile acquires Mint Mobile, the wireless service provider, for $1.35 billion - TechCrunch
Funds Raising Funds
TTV Capital raises $250 million sixth fund to continue to invest in fintech - PR Newswire
Bullish, a U.S.-focused consumer venture capital firm, raises a $50 million second fund
Amboy Street Ventures, a VC fund focused on women’s health and sexual wellness, closes $20 million fund - Beauty Independent
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