Top 10 Apparel, Beauty and Personal Products Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – April 1st – May 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the Apparel, Beauty and Personal Product sector over the past months. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
Buyout/LBO
- Katydid, fashion accessories and lifestyle merchandise that complement everyday wear and gifting needs, was acquired by Baymark Partners.
- VKTRY, sports gear that helps athletes improve performance, stay healthy, and reduce injuries, was acquired by Dr. Scholl’s, via its financial sponsors Yellow Wood Partners and Ares Management.
Merger/Acquisition
- Coalatree, mountain clothing and apparel that serves trekkers, was acquired by Backcountry Garage.
- ELOS Thermal, thermal insoles based in Baltimore, Maryland, was acquired by Nufabrx.
Later Stage VC
- Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond, a sustainable lab-grown diamond manufacturing company that produces ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and affordable diamonds using renewable solar energy, raised INR 8 billion of venture funding in a deal led by Abakkus Asset Manager.
- ROCKaBLOCK, a lifestyle brand that offers expressive clothing through personalized graphics, raised venture funding from GrowthX Capital.
Early Stage VC
- Journey Optics, low nose bridge eyewear that provides secure and comfortable daily and performance use, raised venture funding from NextShark.
- Stannd, mobile stands that enable hands-free usage of smartphones and devices, raised venture funding from Bonaventure Capital.
Seed Round
- Jahpoo, a motion duck decoy that serves waterfowl hunters, raised $100,000 of seed funding in the form of convertible debt.
- Range Revolution, sustainably produced leather accessories that cater to fashion and lifestyle needs, raised $675,000 of seed funding in the form of convertible debt from Portland Seed Fund, Outlaw Ventures and Fibers Fund.
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Rashidah Billups
Managing Director
Seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in technology, investment banking, commercial banking, credit, and asset management. Diverse background and executive presence with unique perspectives. Managed relationships at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an AVP and served as NJ State Co-Chair for the company's Corporate Philanthropic networks. Developed investment client relationships at Morgan Stanley and founded an independent financial advisory firm. CFO at RMCG, a leading firm in tokenization of real-world assets on-chain and played a pivotal role in raising capital for multi-million-dollar projects in real estate and technology, launching the FraXion Token and FraXion Marketplace. Bachelor of Science in Finance from William Paterson University, studied Intellectual Property Law at Cambridge University, and holds technology certifications in network cabling and fiber optics. FINRA Series 7 and 66 licensed.
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