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Zara founder Ortega triples investment in energy assets

September 3, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , , ,

By Reuters Published Sep 3, 2024  Zara founder Amancio Ortega’s investment firm Pontegadea almost tripled its investments in renewable energy projects last year, building on its push to diversify the Spanish billionaire’s fortune beyond his fashion empire and real estate. Reuters According to 2023 financial statements filed with the Mercantile Register and seen by Reuters, [...]read moreZara founder Ortega triples investment in energy assets

Tala founder is part of trio aiming to “to reshape influencer industry” with Retrograde AI launch

July 31, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , , , , , ,

The influencer-entrepreneur behind UK activewear brand Tala is one of the trio who’ve raised an unspecified seven-figure sum to launch Retrograde — “a new AI AutoPilot aimed to support content creators with a world class 24/7 AI talent agent accessible to creators of any size, anywhere”. Retrograde’s trio of founders Tala’s Grace Beverley has teamed up [...]read moreTala founder is part of trio aiming to “to reshape influencer industry” with Retrograde AI launch

Mulberry fans can prepare for auction of founder Roger Saul’s own archive

July 18, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , , , ,

Mulberry fans get ready. The archive of the luxury fashion and accessory brand’s founder, Roger Saul, is set to go under the hammer next month.  Original 1975 leather Mulberry holdall, the inspiration for the brand’s ‘IT’ bag UK auctioneer Dreweatts is preparing Saul’s personal Mulberry items collected over 50 years. As well as core travel [...]read moreMulberry fans can prepare for auction of founder Roger Saul’s own archive

Sunday Forever Founder Ashli Stockton Shares Her Weekly Self-Care Routine and Wellness Must-Haves

June 7, 2024 No Comments Fashion and beauty , , , , , , , , ,

Say goodbye to Sunday scaries! Ashli Stockton, founder of Sunday Forever, a luxury lifestyle brand offering original fashion, beauty, and wellness products, sat down with ET to reveal her self-care essentials. Stockton, who launched the New York City-based company in 2016, wanted to create a one-stop shop for everyday wellness necessities.  “The name Sunday Forever [...]read moreSunday Forever Founder Ashli Stockton Shares Her Weekly Self-Care Routine and Wellness Must-Haves

Roksanda sold to Damian Hopkins’ The Brand Group, founder to remain at creative helm

May 16, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , , , , , ,

One of London Fashion Week’s big-name independent labels, Roksanda, has been sold to brand development platform The Brand Group shortly after filing notice of intent to appoint administrators. It joins the still-new Vivere label as part of Damian Hopkins’ growing empire. See catwalkRoksanda – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Royaume-Uni – Londres – © Launchmetrics Found [...]read moreRoksanda sold to Damian Hopkins’ The Brand Group, founder to remain at creative helm

Former top executive withdraws lawsuit against Better.com and its founder

May 9, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , ,

A former top executive at Better.com has voluntarily dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed about two years ago against the company and its leadership, including founder Vishal Garg, that accuses the defendants of violating labor and securities laws when pursuing the firm’s goal to go public.  Attorneys for Sarah Pierce — Better’s former executive vice president for customer [...]read moreFormer top executive withdraws lawsuit against Better.com and its founder

Inc & Co buys Studio Pia, founder stays on, plans brand refresh this year

May 8, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , , , , ,

Investment firm Inc & Co has announced the acquisition of Studio Pia – a British ethical and sustainable luxury lingerie brand. Studio Pia It said the “strategic move signifies the company’s expansion into the retail sector with an aim to ‘set new standards of excellence’ in the market”. The acquisition come ahead of the label [...]read moreInc & Co buys Studio Pia, founder stays on, plans brand refresh this year

Fathom sells Dagley Insurance Subsidiary Back to Founder

May 8, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , ,

The sales proceeds of $15 million will strengthen the company’s financial position and support growth initiatives, Fathom Realty parent company said Monday of its latest move to shore up finances. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new [...]read moreFathom sells Dagley Insurance Subsidiary Back to Founder

Lower founder says lender is still active in M&A searches

May 1, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , , , ,

In a low-volume mortgage origination market, some sellers “don’t have the balance sheet or their owners are not interested in legacy and continuity,” which is a different model than Lower’s, Snyder said. The company is looking for geographic expansion and companies that are “technically sound,” he added.  In November 2023, Lower announced the acquisition of [...]read moreLower founder says lender is still active in M&A searches

Devastated by his image being posted to a porn site, this founder hit on an AI startup idea

April 30, 2024 No Comments Technology , , , , , , , ,

Realising that a former partner had, unbeknownst to him, put previously private, intimate videos of them onto a porn site, tech founder Dan Purcell felt devastated. He resolved to come up with a solution to help prevent such violations happening again. His Ceartas startup has now raised $4.5 million in a Seed round from European [...]read moreDevastated by his image being posted to a porn site, this founder hit on an AI startup idea