[interview] Advice for Wellness Brands Seeking Investors

Nov 5th, 2021
Nancy Trent, Trent & Company, Inc.
Deborah Benton is the founder and managing partner of Willow Growth.
Deborah Benton is the founder and managing partner of Willow Growth.

Willow Growth invests in and supports a diverse group of founders building tomorrow’s iconic brands. Its strategy is rooted in three unique pillars: values-led, strong underlying metrics and right capital structure. 

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