A list of 81 bankruptcies (so far) in the retail apocalypse
The list includes all the big ones since 2015, including commentary. Turns out high debt + online competition + lack of tech investment is a bad recipe for solvency. | learn more
The list includes all the big ones since 2015, including commentary. Turns out high debt + online competition + lack of tech investment is a bad recipe for solvency. | learn more
From Brent Beshore who’s building a different sort of investment firm at adventur.es. “An essay on what investors should learn from small and midsize business operators in the trenches, and on what operators should learn from professional investors.” | learn more
This post on the Kleiner Perkins website highlights their investment in Pattern Brands. The team was responsible (as an agency) for branding at Hims, Sweet Green, Harry’s, and Smile Direct Club. They decided to stop taking on clients and build […]
“Humana is teaming up with two investment firms to become the nation’s largest provider of hospice care, dominating a rapidly growing — and controversial — business.” | learn more
“USV backs trusted brands that broaden access to knowledge, capital, and well-being by leveraging networks, platforms, and protocols.” Their blog post has an interesting background on how this developed, and way more detail. |learn more
“Arthur Technologies closed its funding deal with investment group Boost VC inside virtual reality, even signing the deal inside its collaboration platform.” | learn more
We’re in the midst of a shift in how people eat. Meal kit companies have made a huge impact already. Another direction is weekly deliveries of prepared, healthy meals. This investment by a big food stalwart helps validate and draw […]