Tech news picked on 2026-07-12
Veramore Gains New Growth Engine Through Investment
- Anti-aging skincare brand Veramore received a pre-Series A investment from Rakuten Capital.
- The actual opening from the investor's name is one Japanese e-commerce distribution channel.
- The market growing at 5.5% annually is divided slowly among large corporations, so when placed on shelves alongside AmorePacific or L'Oreal, the success depends on repurchase rates.
- The performance report of this investment is also likely to be the first quarter retention numbers.
Data Management Is the Key to Startup Success
- Infobank is transforming investment reporting into a data-centric process together with CNT Tech, while Linkup is improving liquor distribution using AI.
- What buyers really value is not flashy analytics but the immediate disappearance of paperwork and smooth information flow.
- Instead of just saying AI has been used, you need to show who reduces inefficiencies and who is willing to continuously pay the cost for that to open wallets.