In the News: February 2023 Round-up
Check out some of our portfolio companies who made headlines in the past month:
These Inclusive Lingerie Brands are Putting a Spotlight on Breast Cancer – Inc.
Spotlight on:
AnaOno: “[Dana Donofree] was diagnosed with breast cancer a day before her 28th birthday, and not long after, she learned that she needed a bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery… Donofree, now 40, eventually learned to love her new body. But after her surgeries, she started searching for new bras, and was consistently disappointed. The only mastectomy bras available were "grandma-like," she says. She knew there had to be better options for breast cancer survivors like her… In 2014, a year after her surgery, Donofree founded AnaOno, a Philadelphia-based adaptive lingerie brand designed specifically for breast cancer survivors.”
CollX raises $5.5M to scan and evaluate value of trading cards – TechCrunch
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CollX: “Card collectors often dispute how much their cards are worth. New Jersey-based CollX provides a free iOS and Android app to card enthusiasts that allows them to scan their trading cards and get value in return.”
How insoles brand Fulton is building out an ambassador network with physical therapists and podiatrists – ModernRetail
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Fulton: “Fulton co-founder Libie Motchan told Modern Retail that instead of growth at all costs, Fulton is trying to strategically target customers the team thinks are most in need of medical-grade insoles. ‘We want to avoid the premature scaling that many DTC brands have done in the past,’ she explained.”
Lifebrand reaping benefits of Eagles partnership, from brand exposure to cigards with Jaws – Philadelphia Business Journal
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Lifebrand: “‘It was a big leap of faith for us – we're not a multibillion-dollar brand,’ Colaiezzi said. ‘The partnerships have been great for overall branding and awareness.’”
With a rebrand and software update, Lula Convenience wants to serve the full scope of retail sales – Technical.ly
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Lula: “Now, the company is building on its existing services as Lula Convenience. Its software now offers order aggregation, point-of-sale services and editing capabilities, with a goal of being more involved in the retail sale process.”
The Unraveling of Big Tech & How Black Women in Tech Can Bounce Back from Layoffs – xoNecole.com
Spotlight on:
Tribaja: “When you’re ready to rejoin the job market, remember the following tips from Shannon Morales, founder and CEO of Tribaja, a talent marketplace and community to support underrepresented communities in tech, on the steps to take after a layoff and how to keep your skills current and in demand.”