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?? Exciting news in the world of e-commerce! ContextLogic has agreed to sell Wish to Singaporean company Qoo10 for $173M, a significant drop from its $14B valuation in 2020. Stay updated on the latest industry moves and acquisitions in e-commerce and tech. #Ecommerce #TechNews #BusinessAcquisitions #Wish #Qoo10

?? Exciting News from the BRANDED & Heyday Family! ?? We’re thrilled to celebrate ?? a major milestone as?our portfolio company BRANDED acquires Heyday?to form?Essor, a next-generation consumer products platform set to elevate challenger brands into global icons. ??Essor will combine the innovative tech platform of Heyday with BRANDED’s operational excellence to scale some of the fastest-growing brands like Boka, Puracy, and ZitSticka. ?? At?C4 Ventures, we couldn’t be more proud of this journey. Our relationship with BRANDED began in December 2020 when our founder,?Pascal Cagni, connected with co-founder Michael Ronen, after years both at Apple and Vivendi without crossing paths. This serendipitous meeting led to a deep conversation with Pierre Poignant, and before long, we knew this was a journey worth joining. ?? We believed in BRANDED’s mission because of their?deep understanding of a complex and ever-changing sector. Amidst market disruptions from Covid, supply chain crisis, and inflation, they’ve consistently invested in successful brands, growing them into market leaders. Now, with the creation of?Essor - managing?$400 million in annual revenue - they’re pushing even further, leveraging data science and AI to transform the future of consumer brands. ??With a seasoned leadership team of?Pierre Poignant as CEO, Sebastian Rymarz as President, and Ben Kaminski as Chairman, Essor is set to soar, living up to its name, which in French means "taking flight". ??We’re excited to see how they will redefine the future of brands across Amazon, direct-to-consumer channels, and leading retailers like Target, Walmart, and CVS. Here’s to Essor’s incredible journey to come! Read the press release below in the comment ? #C4Ventures #Branded #Essor #Heyday #ConsumerBrands

ContextLogic, the parent company of Wish, has made a bold move by agreeing to sell its online marketplace to Qoo10 Singapore, a Singapore-based company, for $173 million in cash. This decision comes after a comprehensive strategic review, guided by external advisors, indicating ContextLogic's dedication to exploring new avenues for growth. Importantly, despite this significant transaction, ContextLogic will continue to operate as a publicly traded entity. This transformative agreement signifies a pivotal moment for ContextLogic, opening up possibilities for the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive further expansion. By divesting its online marketplace to Qoo10, ContextLogic aims to bolster its focus on delivering enhanced customer service and maximizing value for its stakeholders. In the face of evolving market dynamics, this strategic move positions ContextLogic to adapt more effectively to changing consumer preferences and industry trends. Through this acquisition, the company is poised to embark on a new chapter of growth and innovation, signaling exciting times ahead for both ContextLogic and its stakeholders. #Acquisition #BusinessGrowth Photo by CardMapr on Unsplash

On the heels of our major announcement, hear more about what both Sharethrough & Equativ CEOs have to say about the merger: “Our company cultures are exceptionally compatible. Given our longstanding acquaintance, merging the two companies feels like a natural progression; one that allows us to create commercial and operational efficiencies and reach new levels of unique scalability. The union positions us as an industry leader to our top-tier demand and supply-side partners as we work to provide the tools to enable enriched and equitable value exchanges for them across the ecosystem.” JF Cote, President & CEO of Sharethrough “The merger with Sharethrough marks a significant milestone in Equativ's history. The exceptional complementarity and minimal overlap between our two platforms, combining advanced TV technology, exclusive video demand, high-impact formats driving superior user attention, and our leading positions globally, will propel us among the top three independent SSPs worldwide. Our scaled, comprehensive, privacy-first, transparent, and vertically integrated Programmatic Direct Platform will enable us to meet the needs of advertisers, media owners, and consumers for greater control and simplicity in programmatic advertising." Arnaud CREPUT, CEO of Equativ ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTZKuCZn #sharethrough #equativ #programmaticadvertising #adtech #technology #omnichannel

I must admit I get excited about IP expansions and what Falcon's Beyond has on the horizon with The Hershey Company is something to truly savor. It is always great fun when two partners can come together and enhance each other’s work. This article gives just a taste of what’s to come. #Hersheys #FalconsBeyond #LBE https://lnkd.in/d8jxDbSZ

One of the firsts in the IPO series of my blog "Value-by-context", of a company whose IPO is just days away. Ibotta, a uniquely positioned startup in the cashback and rewards space in the US, experienced a phenomenal revenue growth and profitability surge over the past year, with promising Q1 FY24 estimates. In this blog, I tried to uncover few key parameters which influence the value of a company. Post-IPO, I will be coming up with a strategic viewpoint on the company and how it will generate value in the future for all stakeholders.

Consumer specialist VMG Partners appears to be headed for its largest #privateequity fund yet after a few months in the market. The firm, which invests in mid-market branded consumer products and services companies, is expected to close Fund VI in the next several weeks, sources said. If closed as expected, VMG will be among a handful of firms that have managed fundraisings of only several months, at a time when many firms, even the most well-known, are taking longer than ever to reach targets. Get the target and other details on Buyouts: https://lnkd.in/gTn5yCaj

High Alpha is truly Flaunt's fourth co-founder in every sense of the word. Our growth personally and as a business over the past two years can be attributed in so many ways to the guidance & support of the entire High Alpha organization. A huge thank you to Eric Scott Mike and Kristian, as well as the rest of the HA team who've become #FlauntFanatics and friends. Check out this awesome video interview with Connor Kelley, CLMP #nextgenloyalty

This interview was 1 year ago. I said “co-founders are critical, because you can pivot.” Flaunt has pivoted ?? Rewind back to December 2021: Chris Miller, CLMP and I partnered together to explore building a software product helping brands connect digital activations and spend on Roblox to their core business to drive ROI. We started exploring Roblox, but their APIs weren’t ready. So we started with the blockchain ecosystem. Brands their were facing a similar problem and the APIs were open. We then partnered with High Alpha to accelerate our effort. Then we brought on Zachary Schmid as our final co-founder. ?? Then we launched, learned, launched, learned, launched, learned. The learnings from the market have steered us away from blockchain technology for most of our clients. ?? Now, we have 50x’d the business since this video was made. ??? And we are all in on the original approach Chris Miller, CLMP and I discussed. More to come soon. #LoyaltyOnRoblox #FlauntForRoblox

Our MOQ?Flexibility is key in today's market, and we've got you covered. Whether you're launching a small-scale product or gearing up for a massive rollout, we're here to tailor our services to your needs. ?? This approach is particularly advantageous for emerging brands aiming to dip their toes into the market without the burden of hefty orders. With us, you have the freedom to test, iterate, and scale at your own pace. ?? Curious to learn more or have specific queries? Feel free to reach out anytime. We're here to support your private label journey. #privatelabel #cosmetics #productlaunch #ecommerce