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Hindustan Unilever acquires Peak XV-backed Minimalist

It has agreed to buy beauty start-up, Minimalist, for around $342m to expand its presence in India’s growing premium skincare market. Unilever will initially hold a 90.5% stake, and will acquire the remaining 9.5% from the founders in two years.

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