UpStart Weekly Rundown - November 19, 2024

Just Secures €8M to Simplify E-commerce Checkouts

Just has raised €8 million to transform how online shoppers check out. With its user-friendly platform, Just aims to streamline payment processes and eliminate checkout frustrations for e-commerce businesses. The funding will be used to enhance the technology, expand the company’s reach, and make checkout experiences smoother and more intuitive, helping retailers boost conversions while giving customers a seamless shopping journey.

Zeplyn AI Raises $3M to Transform Note-Taking for Financial Advisors

Zeplyn AI, a note-taking assistant for financial advisors, has secured $3 million in seed funding. The platform leverages AI to automate meeting summaries, action items, and client notes, helping advisors streamline their workflows and focus on building client relationships. The funding will be used to enhance the product and grow its adoption in the wealth management sector. With this boost, Zeplyn aims to redefine how advisors manage their client interactions and documentation.

Shiseido Backs Apothékary as Ulta Adds Wellness to Its Beauty Lineup

Shiseido Ventures has invested in Apothékary, a wellness brand focusing on plant-based remedies, now available at Ulta Beauty. Known for its tagline "Farmacy over Pharmacy," Apothékary offers products that blend wellness and beauty, tapping into a growing consumer trend toward holistic self-care. This partnership signifies a push to integrate wellness into mainstream beauty retail, aligning with shifting consumer demands for clean, functional products.

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