Investment Dynamics - The coffee brand "Bixing Coffee" has completed a Series B financing round of several tens of millions, led exclusively by Suzhou Agricultural Development Industry Science and Technology Innovation Fund. The funds will be used for expanding offline stores and brand promotion [1][3] - The Snow League, a professional winter sports league founded by Shaun White, has raised $15 million in financing, with new investors including 359 Capital, BITKRAFT Ventures, and WISE Ventures. This funding will support the league's first season bonuses and athletes [5] - Zhejiang Ruiwei New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. has completed its third round of equity financing, with investment from the Beautiful Navigation Fund, co-established by L'Oréal and Tiantu Capital. The company focuses on biodegradable materials in the consumer sector [6][7] Brand Dynamics - Prada Group's acquisition of Versace is set to finalize on December 2, with a cash transaction based on a €1.25 billion valuation, which is only 1.33 times Versace's projected $1.03 billion revenue for FY2024, significantly lower than the typical luxury industry valuation of 3 to 5 times [8][10] - The founder of high-end sports fashion brand MooRER has repurchased a 25% stake from Joeone, regaining 100% ownership of the brand, which will now refocus on its high-end niche positioning [12][13] - Katjes Group is in talks to acquire Unilever's snack brand Graze for approximately £35 million, significantly lower than the £150 million Unilever paid in 2019 [14][16] - Nestlé plans to merge its infant nutrition business units in China, which is expected to create new growth opportunities by leveraging the strengths of both brands [18][19] - Beyond Meat has quietly closed its flagship stores on major e-commerce platforms in China, with its factory in Jiaxing ceasing production, primarily due to a small local vegetarian market and high product pricing [22] - Swire Group has laid off about 10% of its Hong Kong headquarters staff, affecting around 40 employees, as part of a restructuring to enhance efficiency [24] - Gao Xin Retail has appointed Li Weiping as the new CEO, marking the third CEO change in two years since the acquisition by Dehong [25][26]

瑞财经 吴文婷11月28日，据媒体报道，连锁精品加盟咖啡品牌"比星咖啡"于近期完成数千万元B轮融 资。 本轮融资由苏州市农发产业科创基金独家领投。该基金是苏州市委、市政府为加强农业科技创新，发展 新质消费生产力而组建的科创投资基金。本轮融资将主要用于拓展线下门店、品牌推广。 公开资料显示，自创立品牌起，创始人吴彬彬就明确要走"精品咖啡小店加盟"之路，他曾拥有丰富的连 锁茶饮加盟品牌创业背景。 在其看来，虽然外卖大战等价格战短期会让消费者被低价吸引，但最终留住用户的仍然是好产品。由于 主流消费人群是25-35岁的女性用户，为了满足她们的口味，比星咖啡也一直在特调和咖啡风味上下功 夫。 比星咖啡称，现阶段品牌的商业模式已经跑通，明年的目标是加速扩张，要开到1000家店。按照行业成 功品牌的经验，瑞幸、库迪和幸运咖都曾凭借加盟模式迅速铺开规模。 ...