Edgewell Personal Care
Biotech & Health
Extra Crunch roundup: Digital health VC survey, edtech M&A, deep tech marketing, more
12:58 pm PST • January 22, 2021
Speaking as an unvaccinated urban dweller: I’d rather speak to a nurse or doctor via my laptop than try to remain physically distanced on a bus or hailed ride traveling…
Startups
FTC sues to block P&G’s acquisition of Billie, a razor startup for women
5:24 pm PST • December 8, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Procter & Gamble’s acquisition of Billie, a NY-based startup that sells razors and body wash. In the notice, the FTC alleged that…
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Startups
Razor startup Harry’s will be acquired by Edgewell Personal Care for $1.37B
7:36 am PDT • May 9, 2019
Edgewell Personal Care, which owns brands like Schick (razors), Banana Boat (sunscreen) and Wet Ones (moist wipes), is adding Harry’s to that list in a $1.37 billion acquisition. Founded in…