BIC Acquires Tangle Teezer

Unilever Acquires K18 Haircare

January 3, 2024

Consumer Products

Unilever has agreed to acquire premium biotechnology haircare brand K18, with the deal expected to close in the current quarter (targeted Q1 2024). K18 — known for its proprietary K18Peptide and sold through salons, retail and e-commerce — will join Unilever’s Prestige unit as part of the company’s strategy to grow its premium beauty portfolio and add differentiated biotech haircare capabilities.

Wella Company Acquires Briogeo

April 29, 2022

Consumer Products

Wella Company has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Briogeo, a high-growth independent hair care brand known for eco-ethical and natural products. The acquisition expands Wella's prestige haircare portfolio and aims to accelerate Briogeo's global retail footprint, sustainable product offerings, and digital growth.

Tengram Capital Partners Acquires High Ridge Brands' Haircare and Skin Cleansing Assets

April 2, 2020

Consumer Products

Tengram Capital Partners, with investment/partner support from Hilco Global, closed the acquisition of the haircare and skin cleansing business of High Ridge Brands Co., creating a new platform investment focused on consumer personal care. The deal transfers iconic brands such as Zest, Alberto VO5, Coast and White Rain to Tengram, which plans to reinvest in the business, strengthen supply-chain relationships and pursue growth and brand repositioning.

Tillo Acquires Jigsaw Business Solutions

March 6, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Tillo, the embedded rewards and incentives platform, has acquired Jigsaw Business Solutions in a deal valued at £3.6 million (including initial consideration and an earn-out). The acquisition integrates Jigsaw’s outsourced gift-card program management expertise into Tillo’s platform to expand capabilities, product offerings and global reach for retailers and corporate customers.

CurrentBody Acquires Tria Beauty

October 21, 2024

Consumer Products

CurrentBody has completed the acquisition of Tria Beauty, the pioneer in at‑home laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation devices. The purchase brings Tria into CurrentBody's Beauty Tech portfolio alongside CurrentBody Skin and ZIIP, expanding CurrentBody's capabilities in clinical-grade at‑home beauty technology.

Bright International (Aterian) Acquires Bocchi Laboratories

January 21, 2021

Manufacturing

Bright International, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, has acquired Bocchi Laboratories, a full-service liquid-formulation manufacturer for beauty and personal care brands. The deal adds liquid-based formulation and manufacturing capabilities (shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, gels, fragrances) to Bright’s existing hair-bleach and related product platform, creating a broader North American beauty and personal care manufacturing platform.