With Q1 global venture capital investment down 53% y/y (according to Crunchbase), it’s encouraging to see the beauty category, which gets much of its innovation and newness from early-stage companies, continue to grow. Just last week, Circana (formerly NPD) reported that U.S. prestige beauty grew 16% y/y in Q1 and mass beauty grew 10% y/y. […]
I am pleased to join Consensus to help build the firm’s new Beauty and Wellness practice alongside my colleague, Paul Alexander. As these massive categories continue to grow and evolve, I am thrilled to combine Consensus’s strong experience as a leading consumer-focused investment banking boutique with my deep industry passion, expertise, and relationships. I am […]