16 fundings; $400M+ invested in NYC startups in the past week. NYC Tech News for the week ending 5/8 featuring news for Gilgamesh, Timescale, Underdog Fantasy, and much, much more.
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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/7/2021
The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 5/7/2021 featuring funding details for BigBrain, Material Bank, and much more.
Glosslab Raises $3M+ for its Unlimited Membership-Based Nail Studios
It’s estimated that there are at least 4,000 nail salons in the city but only one offers an unlimited membership model. Glosslab, founded by a former hedge fund executive, offers a modern, elevated manicure and pedicure experience at its two locations in the city – Flatiron and the West Village. Membership costs $125 per month for unlimited manicures and pedicures and in response to COVID, Glosslab began offering at-home kits that range from $25-$45.
AlleyWatch caught up with Founder Rachel Apfel Glass to learn more about her career transition from the hedge fund world to launching Glosslab in 2018, the impact of the pandemic on the studio business, and the company’s first round of funding, and much more…
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 12/16/2020
The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 12/16/2020 featuring funding details for Parsec, Lantern, and much more.