Category Retail and Direct To Consumer

5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In May: AI Shoplifting Prevention, Smart Irrigation And Helping Startups Shut Down
Every under-the-radar funded company that caught our eye in May relied heavily on artificial intelligence, whether that was to help farms reduce wa...
May, 28, 2025
6 min read
by Crunchbase

Tariffs And Market Uncertainty: A Drag On Investment Activity
Tariff-related uncertainty is cascading through the investment ecosystem, which is particularly challenging for private investors and venture capit...
Apr, 11, 2025
3 min read
by Crunchbase

Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want: How Agentic AI Closes The Gap Between IRL And E-Commerce Shopping
While the past decade has seen increasing levels of daily personal digital experiences, today’s advancements in AI have us on the precipice of ente...
Mar, 19, 2025
6 min read
by Crunchbase

How Trump’s Tariffs Impact Personal Care Products And Small Businesses Like Mine
Tariffs on Chinese packaging are driving up costs for personal care brands, forcing price hikes on everyday essentials like shampoo and lotion. Jul...
Mar, 14, 2025
4 min read
by Crunchbase