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Straand: Capital Raising
Straand, a Melbourne-based scalp care company founded in 2022, has secured more than $4 million in funding including a $2 million investment from Unilever Ventures. The company has expanded distribution across Adore Beauty, Oz Hair & Beauty, 500 Priceline pharmacies in Australia, and 250 Boots stores in the UK.
Source: Inside Retail AU
The leadership read
Fresh capital usually broadens the sector leadership bench strength — scale, go-to-market and operational depth — rather than any single appointment.
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