🎧💄Why Early Traction Might Be a Red Flag, Hang Ups in Due Diligence and Unlocking the Potential of Beauty and Personal Care Brands With Manica Blain

Manica Blain, Founder of Top Knot Ventures: The Consumer VC Episode 324

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Our guest today is Manica Blain. In this episode, we journey through the fascinating evolution of two beauty brands that have overcome initial hurdles to achieve remarkable success. Discover how an Ayurvedic beauty brand captured investor interest through high repeat purchase rates and how Everest, a hair care concentrate brand, pivoted from sustainability to performance, leading to explosive growth.

We Discuss:

• Investing in Long-Lasting Consumer Brands

• The evolving landscape of early-stage consumer investing

• Beauty brand exits and fundraising strategies

• Examples of customer-centric values

• Investment Strategies in Beauty Industry

• Dealing With Red Flags in Business

• Fund Development and Co-Partner Dynamics

• Building an investment firm vs. angel investing