Stage 1 Financial

10/03/2023

Congratulations to our client Nona Lim for being acquired by DDC Enterprise Limited. This is a huge success for the fast growing startup Nona Lim. They will be a part of a bigger family of brands and have already started moving forward on projects that were out of reach before the acquisition.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nona-lim-announces-acquisition-hong-012000545.html

Purchase Paves the Way for Product Innovation and Expanded Offerings of Nona Lim’s Authentic, Clean-Ingredient, Quick-Prep Asian FoodSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nona Lim, the San Francisco-based producer of fresh, better-for-you noodles, broths and stir-fry kits, has been acqu...

09/22/2023

We have some truly special clients! Congratulations Crown Affair, Kinship and Alpyn Beauty for begin select by Allure Magazine for their Best of Beauty awards!

https://www.allure.com/best-of-beauty-2023-winners

We tested more than eight thousand beauty products this year. These are the very (very) best.

09/18/2023

As we become a part of Atlantix Partners there are some exciting changes we’re making. We will now be working directly with two other partners of Atlantix to increase the work and scope of what we do for our amazing clients. Say hello to the new and combined power of CFO Alliance, Stage 1 Financial and CFO Strategic Partners.

09/05/2023

We are overjoyed to see so many former and current clients featured in WWD's Best Original Brands. You can see them right their on the cover! Congratulations Saie, Dieux, Ellis Brooklyn , and Scotch Porter.

Read more here:
https://stage1financial.com/2023/09/05/wwd-best-original-brands/

08/29/2023

Congratulations to our friends at Facile for teaming up with PhyNet. Together, PhyNet and Facile plan to expand the Facile brand throughout Southern CA and into additional markets.

https://phynet.com/phynet-dermatology-announces-affiliation-with-facile-dermatology-boutique/

For more information: Nichole Volk, National Marketing Director, [email protected] John Dickenson, Chief Development Officer, [email protected] PhyNet Dermatology Announces Affiliation with Facile, Dermatology Boutique New Partnership expands footprint in Southern California FRANKLIN, Tenn. (June...

08/22/2023

Forbes recommends our friends at Epres to get your summer hair ready for fall.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katebdonnelly/2023/08/17/how-to-get-your-summer-hair-ready-for-fall/?sh=3c0846cd30e7

After summer, our locks need some serious TLC. We caught up with NYC's Butterfly Studio Salon for hair tips (and a new treatment) to whip your mane into its autumn prime.

08/18/2023

Say hello to Stage 1's newest client, Sprinkles Cupcakes! They bring big flavor and passion to dessert market.

https://sprinkles.com/

08/15/2023

Discover Magazine picked our client Beard Club for praise as one of the top 8 biotins for beards.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/lifestyle/8-best-biotin-for-beard-growth-in-2023

8 best biotin for beard growth in 2023

08/11/2023

Jade Leaf was recognized by New York Magazine for being one of the 11 very best Matcha powders. Brew up a cup and see for yourself.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-matcha-powder.html

We asked matcha drinkers and bakers about their favorite tins.

08/08/2023

Read what Forbes had to say about our friends at Serenity Kids Baby Food! After seeing their positive review you'll want to get some for your little ones.

https://www.forbes.com/health/family/serenity-kids-review/

Serenity Kids: Baby Food Review

08/04/2023

Congratulations to our amazing client CUUP for being purchased! They have worked hard for this exit and it's incredible news for them.

https://www.retaildive.com/news/dtc-intimates-cuup-acquired-fullbeauty-brands/688480/

The digitally native intimates brand shares a similar focus on size inclusivity with FullBeauty, which acquired Eloquii in April.

08/01/2023

Read what Vogue had to say about our friends at Solawave and their amazing product! It's time to care for your skin with Solawave.

https://www.vogue.com/article/solawave-light-therapy-wand-review

Everything you need to know about the celeb-approved device, plus how to shop it at a fraction of the cost.