Finance
Founders Row Makes First Investment, Taking Minority Stake in Hot Box Pretzels
Jamie Weeks-led Founders Row has made its first minority investment, backing direct-to-consumer snack brand Hot Box Pretzels.
Bodd Lands $15M for Body-Scanning Tech, With an Eye Toward GLP-1 Users
Bodd has raised $15 million to expand its body-scanning tech into the U.S. and U.K. while preparing pharmacy deployments for GLP-1 users.
Allbirds Co-Founder Raises $7M for New Women’s Health Supplement Brand
Backed by $7 million in seed funding, Biologica debuts with beverage-based formulations built around a woman's hormonal age, not chronological age.
Planet Fitness Makes $750M Move To Refinance Debt, Fuel Growth
Planet Fitness has priced $750 million in new fixed-rate notes, issued in two tranches with five and seven-year repayment timelines, it said.
Tone It Up Co-Founder Reacquires Brand as Sole Owner
Tone It Up, a platform centered around women’s fitness and community, is returning to its roots as original co-founder Karena Dawn returns.
Live Nation Takes Equity Stake in Hiyo as Non-Alcoholic Drinks Gain Ground
Live Nation has partnered with and invested in Hiyo, bringing the non-alcoholic social tonic brand to select concert and event venues.
Bonside Secures $100M, Looks To Scale Fitness & Wellness Locations
Bonside has secured $100 million from i80 Group to fund multi-unit fitness, health and wellness operators using a tech-driven financing model.
Equinox Hotels’ NYC Property Changes Hands in $541M Deal
Mori Trust acquired the building behind Equinox Hotel New York. Here’s how the sale impacts the wellness-focused luxury hotel.
Function Health Raises $298M at $2.5B Valuation, Lowers Pricing
Function Health, the longevity-focused telehealth platform co-founded by Dr. Mark Hyman, is officially a unicorn.
Lumia Raises $7M, Launches Blood-Flow Tracking Smart Earrings
Lumia has launched a smart earring that tracks real-time blood flow, debuting alongside $7 million in new funding and government grants.
