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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Renee Cosmetics raises $30 mn in fresh funding
New Delhi: Homegrown makeup brand Renee Cosmetics has raised USD 30 million in a new funding round at a valuation of USD 200 million, the company said in a press release on Thursday. The round was led by Playbook with secondaries from Midas. "We are happy to partner with Playbook for our new funding round and to be backed by Evolvence India and Edelweiss. This capital further gives us the firepower to scale our marketing engine, optimise consumer acquisition costs, and drive better conversion across both D2C and marketplace platforms," said Ashutosh Valani, Co-founder, Renee Cosmetics highlighting that the brand has achieved an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of Rs 500 crore and is confident of doubling this to Rs 1,000 crore in the next two years. The brand, which sells over 200 SKUs, plans to use the funds to expand its product portfolio further, scale omnichannel presence across tier 1 and tier 2 cities and invest in technology and brand-building "With this round, we plan to build a scalable distribution engine, strengthen retail presence in untapped locations, and ensure a consistent brand experience on the ground. Offline will be key to our next phase of sustainable growth," said Priyank Shah, co-founder, Renee Cosmetics. Renee is currently present across 15,000 outlets and e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, and Myntra.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Phil Salt ‘over the moon' to be captaining James Anderson in The Hundred
Eased into international retirement last year, Anderson raised eyebrows when entering the drafts of both the Indian Premier League and The Hundred for the first time, although he was overlooked in both. But 17 wickets in nine matches for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast – in what were his first T20s since 2014 – led to him being scooped up in last month's wildcard draft by Manchester Originals. Aged 43, he could be the 100-ball tournament's second oldest player ever, after Imran Tahir, if he gets the nod for the Originals' curtain-raiser against Southern Brave on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. As well as relishing what Anderson can bring from a playing perspective, Salt is looking forward to seeing him work with highly-rated seamers Sonny Baker and Tom Aspinwall over the next few weeks. The Originals captain told the PA news agency: 'When I found out that we'd managed to get him, I was over the moon. He's going to be a leader for us. 'He's done so well for Lancashire this year. I don't think anyone's surprised by that, even given the length of time it's been since he last played T20 cricket. We're really buzzing to have him. 'I don't think it's necessarily just going to be about his bowling, but maybe how he can help some of the younger guys within our set-up that's going to be worth his weight in gold for us.' While Anderson has banked 704 Test wickets, a record among non-spinners, Salt is a regular on the domestic T20 circuit as one of the most sought-after opening batters and is a two-time IPL champion. Even so, Salt doubts he will have to show Anderson the ropes. 'There's absolutely no bossing him about,' he said. 'He knows exactly what he's doing at all phases of the game.' Salt has had the Midas touch at the IPL and followed last year's title triumph at Kolkata Knight Riders by helping Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore end a long wait for silverware in June. The competition being paused amid hostilities between India and Pakistan had knock-on consequences for Salt, who played in the rearranged final after a whistlestop trip to the UK for the birth of his son. His decision, backed by England, to skip a T20 series against the West Indies a few days after the IPL showpiece as he took paternity leave drew criticism, but Salt has no regrets. He said: 'In an ideal world, I would have been available for that England series. The way the dates fell, it just wasn't a possibility. I was really, really disappointed to miss the series. 'I saw people questioning it, but from my point of view, my wife's sacrificed a lot during my career, moving here, there and everywhere. 'She's put up with times where she really needed help and I'm not able to give that. So in those first couple of weeks, given all the sacrifices she's made for me, I felt I had to be around. 'England were incredibly supportive. The first chance I could, I spoke to Baz (England head coach Brendon McCullum) and he got the situation straight away. 'He said, 'Take your time and enjoy your time with the family and we'll see you soon'. I was really grateful for that and from the guys, that was a big help to me at the time.'
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Phil Salt ‘over the moon' to be captaining James Anderson in The Hundred
Eased into international retirement last year, Anderson raised eyebrows when entering the drafts of both the Indian Premier League and The Hundred for the first time, although he was overlooked in both. But 17 wickets in nine matches for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast – in what were his first T20s since 2014 – led to him being scooped up in last month's wildcard draft by Manchester Originals. Aged 43, he could be the 100-ball tournament's second oldest player ever, after Imran Tahir, if he gets the nod for the Originals' curtain-raiser against Southern Brave on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. As well as relishing what Anderson can bring from a playing perspective, Salt is looking forward to seeing him work with highly-rated seamers Sonny Baker and Tom Aspinwall over the next few weeks. The Originals captain told the PA news agency: 'When I found out that we'd managed to get him, I was over the moon. He's going to be a leader for us. 'He's done so well for Lancashire this year. I don't think anyone's surprised by that, even given the length of time it's been since he last played T20 cricket. We're really buzzing to have him. 'I don't think it's necessarily just going to be about his bowling, but maybe how he can help some of the younger guys within our set-up that's going to be worth his weight in gold for us.' While Anderson has banked 704 Test wickets, a record among non-spinners, Salt is a regular on the domestic T20 circuit as one of the most sought-after opening batters and is a two-time IPL champion. Even so, Salt doubts he will have to show Anderson the ropes. 'There's absolutely no bossing him about,' he said. 'He knows exactly what he's doing at all phases of the game.' Salt has had the Midas touch at the IPL and followed last year's title triumph at Kolkata Knight Riders by helping Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore end a long wait for silverware in June. The competition being paused amid hostilities between India and Pakistan had knock-on consequences for Salt, who played in the rearranged final after a whistlestop trip to the UK for the birth of his son. His decision, backed by England, to skip a T20 series against the West Indies a few days after the IPL showpiece as he took paternity leave drew criticism, but Salt has no regrets. He said: 'In an ideal world, I would have been available for that England series. The way the dates fell, it just wasn't a possibility. I was really, really disappointed to miss the series. 'I saw people questioning it, but from my point of view, my wife's sacrificed a lot during my career, moving here, there and everywhere. 'She's put up with times where she really needed help and I'm not able to give that. So in those first couple of weeks, given all the sacrifices she's made for me, I felt I had to be around. 'England were incredibly supportive. The first chance I could, I spoke to Baz (England head coach Brendon McCullum) and he got the situation straight away. 'He said, 'Take your time and enjoy your time with the family and we'll see you soon'. I was really grateful for that and from the guys, that was a big help to me at the time.'
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Phil Salt ‘over the moon' to be captaining James Anderson in The Hundred
Eased into international retirement last year, Anderson raised eyebrows when entering the drafts of both the Indian Premier League and The Hundred for the first time, although he was overlooked in both. But 17 wickets in nine matches for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast – in what were his first T20s since 2014 – led to him being scooped up in last month's wildcard draft by Manchester Originals. Aged 43, he could be the 100-ball tournament's second oldest player ever, after Imran Tahir, if he gets the nod for the Originals' curtain-raiser against Southern Brave on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. As well as relishing what Anderson can bring from a playing perspective, Salt is looking forward to seeing him work with highly-rated seamers Sonny Baker and Tom Aspinwall over the next few weeks. The Originals captain told the PA news agency: 'When I found out that we'd managed to get him, I was over the moon. He's going to be a leader for us. 'He's done so well for Lancashire this year. I don't think anyone's surprised by that, even given the length of time it's been since he last played T20 cricket. We're really buzzing to have him. 'I don't think it's necessarily just going to be about his bowling, but maybe how he can help some of the younger guys within our set-up that's going to be worth his weight in gold for us.' While Anderson has banked 704 Test wickets, a record among non-spinners, Salt is a regular on the domestic T20 circuit as one of the most sought-after opening batters and is a two-time IPL champion. Even so, Salt doubts he will have to show Anderson the ropes. 'There's absolutely no bossing him about,' he said. 'He knows exactly what he's doing at all phases of the game.' Salt has had the Midas touch at the IPL and followed last year's title triumph at Kolkata Knight Riders by helping Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore end a long wait for silverware in June. The competition being paused amid hostilities between India and Pakistan had knock-on consequences for Salt, who played in the rearranged final after a whistlestop trip to the UK for the birth of his son. His decision, backed by England, to skip a T20 series against the West Indies a few days after the IPL showpiece as he took paternity leave drew criticism, but Salt has no regrets. He said: 'In an ideal world, I would have been available for that England series. The way the dates fell, it just wasn't a possibility. I was really, really disappointed to miss the series. 'I saw people questioning it, but from my point of view, my wife's sacrificed a lot during my career, moving here, there and everywhere. 'She's put up with times where she really needed help and I'm not able to give that. So in those first couple of weeks, given all the sacrifices she's made for me, I felt I had to be around. 'England were incredibly supportive. The first chance I could, I spoke to Baz (England head coach Brendon McCullum) and he got the situation straight away. 'He said, 'Take your time and enjoy your time with the family and we'll see you soon'. I was really grateful for that and from the guys, that was a big help to me at the time.'
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Phil Salt ‘over the moon' to be captaining James Anderson in The Hundred
Eased into international retirement last year, Anderson raised eyebrows when entering the drafts of both the Indian Premier League and The Hundred for the first time, although he was overlooked in both. But 17 wickets in nine matches for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast – in what were his first T20s since 2014 – led to him being scooped up in last month's wildcard draft by Manchester Originals. Aged 43, he could be the 100-ball tournament's second oldest player ever, after Imran Tahir, if he gets the nod for the Originals' curtain-raiser against Southern Brave on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. As well as relishing what Anderson can bring from a playing perspective, Salt is looking forward to seeing him work with highly-rated seamers Sonny Baker and Tom Aspinwall over the next few weeks. The Originals captain told the PA news agency: 'When I found out that we'd managed to get him, I was over the moon. He's going to be a leader for us. 'He's done so well for Lancashire this year. I don't think anyone's surprised by that, even given the length of time it's been since he last played T20 cricket. We're really buzzing to have him. 'I don't think it's necessarily just going to be about his bowling, but maybe how he can help some of the younger guys within our set-up that's going to be worth his weight in gold for us.' While Anderson has banked 704 Test wickets, a record among non-spinners, Salt is a regular on the domestic T20 circuit as one of the most sought-after opening batters and is a two-time IPL champion. Even so, Salt doubts he will have to show Anderson the ropes. 'There's absolutely no bossing him about,' he said. 'He knows exactly what he's doing at all phases of the game.' Salt has had the Midas touch at the IPL and followed last year's title triumph at Kolkata Knight Riders by helping Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore end a long wait for silverware in June. The competition being paused amid hostilities between India and Pakistan had knock-on consequences for Salt, who played in the rearranged final after a whistlestop trip to the UK for the birth of his son. His decision, backed by England, to skip a T20 series against the West Indies a few days after the IPL showpiece as he took paternity leave drew criticism, but Salt has no regrets. He said: 'In an ideal world, I would have been available for that England series. The way the dates fell, it just wasn't a possibility. I was really, really disappointed to miss the series. 'I saw people questioning it, but from my point of view, my wife's sacrificed a lot during my career, moving here, there and everywhere. 'She's put up with times where she really needed help and I'm not able to give that. So in those first couple of weeks, given all the sacrifices she's made for me, I felt I had to be around. 'England were incredibly supportive. The first chance I could, I spoke to Baz (England head coach Brendon McCullum) and he got the situation straight away. 'He said, 'Take your time and enjoy your time with the family and we'll see you soon'. I was really grateful for that and from the guys, that was a big help to me at the time.'
