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A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising

Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?

Financial Markets

A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising

Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?


Financial Markets

A $140 Billion Asset Manager Bets on H&M Rebound as Others Flee

Chicago-based Harris Associates LP increased its stake in H&M fourfold last year and currently holds more than 5 percent of the Swedish fashion retailer’s shares.

Financial Markets

A $140 Billion Asset Manager Bets on H&M Rebound as Others Flee

Chicago-based Harris Associates LP increased its stake in H&M fourfold last year and currently holds more than 5 percent of the Swedish fashion retailer’s shares.


Financial Markets

Depop Secures $20 Million for US Expansion

The social shopping platform will use the new funding to open brick-and-mortar stores in New York and LA.

Financial Markets

Depop Secures $20 Million for US Expansion

The social shopping platform will use the new funding to open brick-and-mortar stores in New York and LA.


Financial Markets

Mary Katrantzou Raises Investment to Boost Business in China

The London-based designer has raised a round of funding led by Chinese investor Wendy Yu, who is fostering an ecosystem of brands targeting China’s consumers.

Financial Markets

Mary Katrantzou Raises Investment to Boost Business in China

The London-based designer has raised a round of funding led by Chinese investor Wendy Yu, who is fostering an ecosystem of brands targeting China’s consumers.


Financial Markets

Highsnobiety Raises $8.5 Million Venture Round

The influential streetwear site will use the new funding to scale its branded content, e-commerce and events businesses.

Financial Markets

Highsnobiety Raises $8.5 Million Venture Round

The influential streetwear site will use the new funding to scale its branded content, e-commerce and events businesses.


Financial Markets

JD.com Will Invest over $3 Billion in 'Rustbelt' Regions

JD's efforts are aimed at upgrading industries and creating jobs and will include the construction of an e-commerce settlement centre that would create 9,000 jobs, the Xinhua news agency reported.

Financial Markets

JD.com Will Invest over $3 Billion in 'Rustbelt' Regions

JD's efforts are aimed at upgrading industries and creating jobs and will include the construction of an e-commerce settlement centre that would create 9,000 jobs, the Xinhua news agency reported.


Financial Markets

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group

The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.

Financial Markets

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group

The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.


Financial Markets

Tomorrow London Acquires Stake in A-Cold-Wall

The move comes as investors are increasingly drawn to the growth potential of streetwear.

Financial Markets

Tomorrow London Acquires Stake in A-Cold-Wall

The move comes as investors are increasingly drawn to the growth potential of streetwear.


Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.

Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.


Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Streetwear

Supreme’s partnership with private equity giant Carlyle is symbolic of streetwear’s high growth potential. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.

Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Streetwear

Supreme’s partnership with private equity giant Carlyle is symbolic of streetwear’s high growth potential. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.


Financial Markets

L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Ganni

With new backing from the LVMH-linked private equity firm, the distinctive Danish label has its sights set on global growth.  

Financial Markets

L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Ganni

With new backing from the LVMH-linked private equity firm, the distinctive Danish label has its sights set on global growth.  


Financial Markets

Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions

After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?

Financial Markets

Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions

After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?