Unilever invests in make-up brand Beauty Bakerie

Published: 13-Oct-2017
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The US colour cosmetics brand has received $3m in a funding round led by Unilever Ventures

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Unilever Ventures, the venture capital arm of Unilever, has invested in make-up brand Beauty Bakerie.

Leading a $3m seed funding round, Unilever was joined by

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