Source: Business Insider
Summary
Willow, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand offering skin, hair, and menopause care products, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. The company plans to use the non-dilutive capital to accelerate customer acquisition. Founded by a group of women, Willow aims to address the health and wellness needs of women during various stages of life. The funding round was led by a venture capital firm that invests in women-led businesses. The investment will help Willow expand its marketing efforts and reach a wider audience.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Willow, a DTC brand, raises $20 million to “super-charge” customer acquisition, because that’s exactly what every startup needs – more money to spend on ads. The company promises to address the health and wellness needs of women, because that’s a new and original idea. The funding round was led by a VC firm that invests in women-led businesses, because that’s a thing now. The investment will help Willow expand its marketing efforts, because more marketing is always the answer. Meanwhile, the company’s products will likely remain the same, but with a fancier website.
Author: Evan Null
