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We're crowdfunding - be the first to know' Lemonade Dolls We’re excited to be offering our Lemonade Dolls’ community a chance to own part of our business. 'You can become part of the mission to redefine lingerie, empower women, and inspire change by becoming a shareholder from as little as £38.02, whether you’re an individual or a business! Share are limited, register now with Seedrs to get involved once the campaign goes live. You can register here to get ahead and stay in the know! https://lnkd.in/eKuG2cAq  Lemonade Dolls was voted number 1 subscription underwear by ELLE Magazine's "Best Lingerie Brands of 2023". Our inclusive size offering, bold designs and innovation have caught the eye of major global retailers: You can now find Lemonade Dolls at John Lewis across the UK and Nordstrom in the US. We are also in advanced discussion to be stocked in 100+ stores across Europe through an exclusive partnership with ETAM next year. With a loyal community that is growing daily we have already served over 160k customers to date with a returning customer rate of 55% within 12 months. We grew our sales revenue by over 4,000% between April 2022 to April 2024* and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Our mission is to double our growth in the next 12 months with continued growth in the UK and US alongside our launch across Europe in partnership with ETAM. Sign up now on Seedrs (now Republic Europe)  to secure your spot before our campaign goes live. 🚀 * Based on unaudited management accounts. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Approved by Prosper, FRN 453007 on 19/11/24

Curious about the secret sauce behind successful footwear startups?   Several footwear companies have found success using crowdfunding platforms to launch their products. Some notable examples include Allbirds, VIVOBAREFOOT, Vessi, and Xero Shoes. These companies aren't just about shoes, they're about stories. These brands prove that crowdfunding isn't just a fundraising tool, it's about connecting with your audience, validating your vision, and building a tribe of loyal fans. Have you explored the power of crowdfunding for your venture? Share your stories! #Crowdfunding #FootwearSuccess #EntrepreneurJourney

From Crowdfunding to Store Shelves: How to Get Retail-Ready 🏪 You’ve crushed your Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign—congratulations! Seeing your product resonate with backers is a huge accomplishment. But what’s next? Transitioning from crowdfunding to eComm to retail isn’t just about having a great product. It’s about being retail-ready. That means: • Fine-tuning your pricing and margins for wholesale. • Refining your packaging for the shelf (and not just shipping boxes). • Building relationships with retail buyers and distributors. • Ensuring your operations can handle large orders and deliver on time. I’ve seen incredible brands hit a wall trying to make this leap over which is why we created the Retailbound Accelerator—an 8-week program to help product startups navigate the complex world of retail and secure partnerships with 150+ major retailers. If you’re ready to take your product from launch to store shelves—whether you’ve crowdfunded or launched through another path—let’s connect. I’d love to share insights and discuss how our program can help you succeed. #retailready #productlaunch #getaccelerated

#fashion #d2cbrands #fundingalert #startupfunding New-age fashion brand Rare Rabbit has raised Rs 150 crore (approximately $18 million) in primary capital led by A91 Partners. This is the maiden institutional investment for a Bengaluru-based company since its inception in 2015. A91 Partners led the round with Rs 102 crore while Zerodha’s founders NKSquared injected Rs 29 crore. Gruhas Proptech, Ravi Modi Family Trust, and Vendant Modi cumulatively participated with Rs 18.92 crore during the investment. As per TheKredible’s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 2,350 crore or $283 million post-allotment. Rare Rabbit is a high-end fashion brand specializing in designer clothing for men and women. The brand operates more than 100 stores across India and offers collections through its online store. Read on

In the ever-growing market of children’s apparel, high-quality and functional innerwear for kids is still an underserved category. With the rising demand for comfortable and durable products, the opportunity to fill this gap has never been more pressing. Plan B, a direct-to-consumer kids' innerwear brand, is stepping up to meet this demand. Co-founded by Chartered Accountants and former investment bankers Sneha Raisoni and Vaidehi Shah, Plan B has carved out a unique space in the market by offering high-quality, comfortable, and fun innerwear for children aged 6 months to 16 years. Headquartered in Mumbai, Plan B operates through its website, yougotplanb.com, as well as major online marketplaces, bringing its innovative designs directly to parents and children. I'm excited to announce that Plan B has successfully raised funds from the ah! Ventures Angel Platform, the ah! Ventures Fund, and others, in a round led by JITO. This infusion of capital will allow Plan B to expand its product portfolio, strengthen its market presence, and scale its operations, with a strong focus on marketing, talent acquisition, and accelerating product development. As this marks their first round of funding, we are confident that Plan B is well-positioned for exponential growth, especially as they continue to prioritize their 'Easy Wear, Easy Care' philosophy. Co-founder Sneha Raisoni expressed her excitement about the future, saying, "This funding is a timely boost that will help us maintain our momentum and help us be discovered by more parents." Hearty congratulations to the entire team for this commendable investment round! We're excited to see what this new infusion of funds unlock for Plan B in the long run! With ah! Ventures making its 239th investment, this latest round takes our total investment portfolio to INR 455 CR (~56 MN USD), with 17 exits and 55 follow-on rounds. 40 investments have happened through all three platforms and the fund in 2024. More at: https://ahv.fyi/planbpr #ahVentures #funding #investment #d2c #PlanB #01Oct24

Really good read from the #beautyindependant on the current state of play on the M&A side of the beauty industry. Drunk Elephant was the dream, what's the current reality? I've spoken to lots of growing brands recently and the one perspective I always takeaway is the importance of bootstrapping and taking on debt in a sustainable structure that allows your brand to grow and gives the brand the runway that's needed to exit well and at the right time. There's no longer such a thing as a swift build and exit. #growth #funding #beauty #fundraising #wayflyer https://lnkd.in/emgsaQSA

I’m building an e-commerce brand. I’ve created my own product, and I’ve set up crowdfunding. I’ve always had “selling products” as my own personal goal in life. Marketing was just a useful hobby of mine that would one day serve this purpose. Since I always love to have some kind of hobby project for myself, I thought, why not try to build my first e-commerce project? We’re getting married soon, and we’re in the process of buying a house, so we could use some extra money. Not that we’re depending on it— it’s just an extra reason not to delay my goals any longer. I honestly love the opportunity to learn something new, and trying to promote something with zero budget is my favorite challenge as a creative marketer. Anyway, if you’d like to follow along, there are links in the comment section. If you’d like to support us and maybe pre-order your cards for Valentine’s Day, please do—it’s risk-free. Your money will be refunded to you if we don’t reach 100% of our funding goal. #ecommerce #branding #crowdfunding

Today I wanted to discuss a very controversial (as it seemed to me) interview with Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective, for BoF, in which he talked about the idea behind attracting users to the platform to invest in it. Link: https://lnkd.in/e-earE6U As expected, he mentioned that it's a marketing campaign aimed at strengthening loyalty and relationships with VC's regular users. ▶️ What bothers me about this whole situation, which BoF indirectly points out: 🔵 The company aims to go public in the 25th year, and it needs to build a highly trustworthy brand image for potential major investors to ensure that these shares are worth their money. 🔵 Yes, they seem to want to strengthen user loyalty through this, which might potentially lead to improved financial performance (or not), but they've also provoked everyone to wonder, "Is everything okay with Vestiaire?" 🔵 Additionally, as the article rightly notes, there haven't been successful cases of resale companies listing yet (both Poshmark and TRR lost up to 80% of their shares since launch). 🔵 Despite buyers' reluctance to purchase new positions (especially with increased prices since the new year) from Chanel and Hermes, LVMH and Hermes shares are still growing, and they closed the 4th Q more than successfully. 🔵 Plus, to be honest, I don't believe that the majority of demand will shift towards resale instead of buying new positions simply because for many luxury consumers, buying new items is crucial. Just like taking photos with bags from boutiques, forming their purchase history, and positioning themselves in their community. 🔵 Well, of course, it's worth mentioning that VC still isn't profitable. In general, the fact that they need to explain why they launched this program, in my opinion, speaks for itself. I'm not sure if this will have a significant impact in the short term, but I'll be happy to be wrong. In the end, I believe in them more than I do in TRR.

🌟 Monday's Tip 🌟 How to Fund Your Startup Fashion Kidswear Brand 👇 👉 Don't Quit Your Day Job (Yet) Keep the lights on with your day job while building your fashion brand on the side. Start small, test the market, and refine your offerings without stressing over your next paycheck. Balancing both can be overwhelming, but hey, it's a low-risk way to ensure financial stability while chasing your dream. 👉 Use Your Own Savings: Exactly What It Says on the Tin If you've got some cash stashed away, it's a great way to kickstart your brand. Just budget for at least three seasons before expecting results. Enjoy the ride, embrace mistakes, and take risks—it's all part of the journey! 👉 Business Loans and Lines of Credit A line of credit (LOC) works like a flexible credit card. Your bank or other financial providers set a maximum loan limit, and you can access funds whenever needed. It’s a good way to avoid cash flow problems and stay financially flexible. 👉 Government Funding Look into various funding schemes and loans that support local businesses. It’s definitely worth tapping into these resources. 👉 Crowdfunding Showcase your products to like-minded customers before production and attract investment through crowdfunding. It’s a sustainable way to fund your brand initially without the risk of overproducing. 👉 Angel Investors Wealthy investors are often keen to invest in small to mid-sized fashion labels in exchange for shares in your company. These partners can provide not only funding, but also invaluable industry experience and connections. Hope you find these tips useful and inspiring to take the next step in creating your very own kidswear brand 💪. Feel free to send me a DM if your baby and kids' brand needs help with design, sourcing, or manufacturing 💫 #startupfashion #kidsbrands #freelancefashiondesigner #fundingbussinesstips #organickidsfashion

Fave client Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon continue to inspire with their unique business approach. While many startups rush to scale, Speedland is taking the road less traveled: 💡 Born during COVID, resonating with ultra/trail athletes 💰 Doubled revenue yearly, already profitable 🐌 Quality-focused, not speed-obsessed 🏃♀️➡️ Athlete collaborations with ownership stakes 👟 Limited edition runs (Really!) 💵 10% of profits to athlete-chosen charities 🧵 No-compromise on materials and design #StartupInnovation #TrailRunning #QualityOverQuantity