Our latest Cultural Tension focuses on The Sustainability Illusion In an era marked by the pursuit of sustainability and #underconsumption, ultra-cheap retailers like Temu and Shein are experiencing explosive growth. Why? Conventional wisdom might point to young, cash-strapped consumers as the primary culprits behind this trend. But, in reality, 30% of Gen Z respondents described themselves as addicted to fast fashion, according to a recent report by ThredUp. Affluent, environmentally-conscious consumers are fueling this surge. Nearly half of Temu’s American sales come from individuals earning $130,000 annually, Earnest Analytics reports. But what drives these normally conscious consumers to act against their values? Factors like an abundance of choice, desirable, cheap dupes and easier purchasing through social are at play. The question remains: how can we create a retail landscape where our actions better align with our values? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4yctbyu
Bullish
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New York, New York 6,573 followers
Bullish blends capital, consulting and creation to design the most remarkable businesses in the world.
About us
Bullish blends capital, consulting and creation to design the most remarkable businesses in the world.
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http://bullish.co
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, New York
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- Privately Held
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- 2015
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- Strategy, Innovation, Creative, Investing, diligence, venture capital, consumer, and growth
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Congrats to one of our very first investments KiwiCo, Inc. on passing $1 billion in lifetime revenue. 👏 Read more via Fortune. https://lnkd.in/g_tyDbpX
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Calling all Seattle-based Consumer Founders! Bullish GP Brent Vartan and I are hosting office hours next week for the entrepreneurs of Seattle that are dreaming up something big in consumer. This is your time to ask us questions, however big or small – we're here to help! 🗓️ Date: October 23rd, 2024 🕑 Time: 11am-1pm PT ✍ Sign-Up Link: bit.ly/SeattleOfficeHours
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Congrats to the Hello Cake team on raising $18M million in Series B funding and its acquisition of Trigg Laboratories Inc. 👏 “Consumers are much more informed, open and proactive about their sexual well-being, and that’s created an even larger opportunity for brands like ours to innovate and meet their needs,” cofounder Mitchell Orkis tells Beauty Independent's Claire McCormack. “We’ve seen a growing demand for couples who know they want to be having better sex with their partners, but aren’t quite sure where or how to start. Ultimately, the category is no longer limited to functional needs, but has expanded to embrace pleasure and exploration as essential parts of wellness.” Read more on Cake's news here. https://lnkd.in/dthpZ5zz
Hello Cake Secures $18M In Series B Funding And Acquires Fellow Sexual Wellness Brand Wet’s Parent Company Trigg Laboratories
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In Issue #37 of The Brief: - The Sustainability Illusion - News from Bubble, KiwiCo, Inc. - Updates from Bullish HQ Read and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gAkBp3fw
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Collaborated with Klaviyo on their annual Consumer Spending Report 💵 >8,000 consumers were surveyed globally to help brands better understand how certain demographics were planning to spend this holiday season. Here’s what the guide covers ✅ Inflation and its effects on holiday spending ✅ Insights on shopping timing ✅ Expert analysis on survey trends from e-comm leaders Download here: https://lnkd.in/ev_gK-fb Bullish
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Bullish's Agency recently partnered with RADD Foods to refresh the non-dairy cheese brand's packaging and other visual elements. The results are featured in Dieline today. "Radd Foods’ new visual identity is very reminiscent of VHS boxes from their 80s and 1990s heydays, a brand trend that’s grown in popularity recently. The latest, colorful, vibrant, and high-energy branding starkly contrasts the company’s previous look, which had a folksier approach with a natural and health food aesthetic," writes Rudy Sanchez. Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/eUh4AAs9
Radd Foods Gets An 80s-Inspired Brand Makeover In Partnership With Bullish
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💼💰 PE firms are losing $$$ by overlooking marketing 💰💼 It’s more than logos and slogans – strategic marketing can unlock real, tangible value in private equity. Here's how: 1️⃣ Great brands = More lucrative exits 💰 Strong brands command premium valuations, leading to more profitable exits. Consider Crocs, Inc.. In 2013, Blackstone acquired a 13% stake when Crocs had a $1.2B market cap. Through strategic marketing, including celebrity collaborations and comfort-focused messaging, Crocs transformed its image. By 2021, Crocs' market cap had soared to $8.7B (a 625% increase), and Blackstone exited with an estimated 400% return. 2️⃣ Marketing-led innovation drives growth beyond cost-cutting 📈 While cost-cutting improves margins in the short term, sustainable growth often comes from marketing-led innovation. This approach opens new markets and revenue streams that operational efficiency alone can't achieve. Look at Dunkin'. Under Inspire Brands’ ownership, marketing insights led to innovations beyond donuts, launching hyped LTOs and digital-first retail. By Q3 2020, Dunkin' reported a 7.6% increase in same-store sales compared to the same period in 2019, outpacing the industry average. Digital sales grew from 2% to 18% of total sales in just 2 years, driven by marketing, not cost-cutting. 3️⃣ Roll-ups + Marketing = Magic ✨ 60% of PE-backed IPOs in 2022 involved roll-ups. Effective marketing, in tandem with this strategy, ensures the creation of a cohesive brand that encompasses diverse acquisitions. Bullish rebranded franchisee-facing Dwyer Group to consumer-facing Neighborly®. Between its time in 2018 under Harvest Partners, LP to today with KKR, Neighborly has grown from 20 brands and 3,600 franchises to over 30 brands and 5,500 franchises. This growth was largely driven by a unified marketing approach that merged these disparate acquisitions under one distinct brand. The result? A reported $4B in systemwide sales in 2023. The future of PE lies in a holistic approach to value creation – balancing financial engineering with strong, strategic marketing. Firms that embrace this shift will outperform in an increasingly competitive market. For those in PE, how do you view marketing's role in value creation? Leave your thoughts below.👇 (Also, if you’re a skeptic, I’d love to change your mind). #PrivateEquity #Marketing #ValueCreation #BrandBuilding #PEStrategy
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I'm heading to TechCrunch Disrupt for the first time later this month. 🎉 And I'm looking forward to speaking on a panel called the "Don’t Be a Lemming: the Anti-hype Panel" which I love because is there a better place to talk about consumer investing?? If you're a consumer founder or investor at Disrupt or in SF October 28-30 and want to connect, hit me with a comment or DM. Bullish will very much be in town and we look forward to seeing what's happening in consumer in the Bay Area.