Whatnot secures $5bn valuation, challenging TikTok Shop

Whatnot secures $5bn valuation, challenging TikTok Shop

Livestream shopping platform Whatnot Inc. has raised $265m in a funding round led by Greycroft Partners and DST Global, bringing its valuation to $4.97bn. Founded in 2019, Whatnot has positioned itself as an alternative to TikTok’s shopping features. In the past...
Fashion brand True Religion acquired by Acon Investments

Fashion brand True Religion acquired by Acon Investments

True Religion announced on Tuesday that private equity firm Acon Investments has acquired a majority stake in the company. SB360 Capital Partners, chaired by American Eagle’s CEO Jay Schottenstein, also took part in the deal. True Religion stated that the acquisition...