Splice raises $57.5m to help find a new stream of revenue for musicians
Splice, an audio marketplace for musicians, raised $57.5m to help put money back in the pockets of struggling musicians.
BY Wes Schlagenhauf ON March 21, 2019
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Ro, which makes erectile dysfunction treatment, rolls out menopause meds
Ro, the company behind the D2C erectile dysfunction brand Roman, launched a new line of menopause meds under the name “Rory.”
BY Conor Grant ON March 21, 2019
The EU charges Google $1.7B in fines… but that’s probably in the budget by now
The EU once again has charged Google for manipulating search results, its 3rd multibillion-dollar fine since 2017.
BY Conor Grant ON March 21, 2019
Sanctuary shoots for the stars with its new astrology app for millennials
As the health and wellness market continues to heat up, Sanctuary has rolled out its astrology subscription app.
BY Wes Schlagenhauf ON March 21, 2019
Framebridge, the frame startup that thinks outside the box, is opening 2 physical stores
Framebridge, the custom framing startup that has raised more than $67m, will launch 2 physical stores.
BY Conor Grant ON March 20, 2019
Glossier, the $1.2B female-founded beauty biz, is looking radiant after raising $100m
Glossier raised $100m at a $1.2B valuation, enough to triple the 5-year-old direct-to-consumer beauty business’ value in just a year.
BY Conor Grant ON March 20, 2019
One zip to rule them all: After years of dominance, YKK now faces competition
YKK has dominated the zipper market for decades, but as new companies flood into the more affordable markets, the company is planning on a few adjustments.
BY Wes Schlagenhauf ON March 20, 2019
A slump in demand from Chinese luxury buyers has led to an $864m slump for Prada
After a surprisingly bad earnings call, Prada loses $864m in value as Chinese limit spending on luxury goods.
BY Wes Schlagenhauf ON March 19, 2019
OneWeb raises another $1.25B and takes one giant leap toward space
Space-based satellite internet startup OneWeb raised another $1.25B in its race against SpaceX.
BY Conor Grant ON March 19, 2019
Big league bump: The MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays score a big raise for their minor leaguers
As companies like Big League Advance emerge to help minor league baseball players put food on the table, the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to raise salaries for their minor league prospects by as much as 50%.
BY Wes Schlagenhauf ON March 19, 2019
Global markets are choked with Chinese caviar, and it’s sink or swim for US producers
As China continues to ramp up caviar production, other fish farmers across the globe are struggling to keep their operations afloat.
BY Conor Grant ON March 19, 2019
As Ant marches across Europe, its valuation tops Goldman and Morgan Stanley combined
Chinese fintech behemoth Ant Financial is now worth more than Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley combined, thanks in part to its expansion across Europe.
BY Conor Grant ON March 17, 2019
