The Consummate | 3 December 2023
Welcome to The Consummate! We bring our points of view, updates, news, and curated content to the consumer community in India and Southeast Asia.
In this week’s edition, we welcome the newest member of the DSGCP family, look at predictions for 2024, catch up with updates in the portfolio and much more. Let’s dive in!
In the Spotlight ✨
Why We Partnered with Rosé All Day: Indonesia’s Insurgent Cosmetics and Skincare Brand
We are elated to announce our partnership with Rosé All Day (RAD), Indonesia’s trailblazing beauty sensation that empowers women to shine. Founded in 2017 by Cindy Gunawan and Tiffany Danielle, RAD is an omnichannel, back-to-basics colour cosmetics and skincare brand that caters to young, ambitious women who want to look and feel good by embracing their “real-est” selves. Through years of dedicated experimentation and well-deserved growth, they have cultivated one of Indonesia's premier consumer-loved insurgent brands in the BPC sector.
Currently Consuming ☕️
Mondelez International Shares Trends for Prepared Foods, Bakery in 2024
Some of the top trends expected to impact the food service industry in 2024 include ‘FoodTok’ influencing menus, the growth of nonalcoholic beverages, demand for ‘authentic, regional flavours’, reinvention of nostalgic comfort foods, on-the-go snacking, and limited edition menus.
Want to Go Viral? Here’s What to Expect and How to Prepare for TikTok Fame
Virality is simply the first domino to fall, setting off a massive chain reaction of supply chain and inventory issues, retail distribution hurdles, delays due to tied-up funding, and the difficult task of keeping hordes of customers engaged until your sold-out product comes back on the shelves.
From small start-ups to major international players, this article outlines how beauty brands managed their 60 seconds of TikTok fame.
The 100 Best Bits of Advice from 10 Years of First Round Review
100 snippets of the best advice for founders in the First Round Review, from the last decade.
Keeping Up With the DSGCP Family 🤝
IGP has won the prestigious e4m Mobile Awards -The Maddies for the Best WhatsApp Messaging Campaign!
The latest addition to the Power Gummies’ portfolio: Apple Cider Vinegar, Vitamin C & Zinc, and Strong Bones for her!
Celebrating one year of 82E with a trip down memory lane!
Moom Walk x Terrae in Malayasia: the last Moom walk of the year!
Epigamia x Healthifyme: snap a photo of your food and HealthifySnap effortlessly tracks it straight from your gallery
Market Activity 💸
Innovist, an India-based personal care brand raised USD 7 million of Series A venture funding.
4th & Heart, a US-based producer of artisanal ghee raised USD 10 million in venture funding
Better Booch, a US-based kombucha producer, raised USD 7.86 million in venture funding
France-based fashion brand Almé raised EUR 5 million in venture funding
Indian fashion accessories brand Miraggio raised USD 1.2 million in seed funding
EasyVet, a US-based veterinary care provider and veterinary clinic franchise services, raised USD 685,000 in Series A1 funding
Sword Performance, a US-based sports drink producer, offers products low in calories, enabling athletes to sustain energy and avoid blood sugar spikes and crashes, raised USD 1.32 million in venture funding
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