- Help Close the "Confidence Gap" By Backing Your Favorite
BOTOX® Cosmetic Grant Recipients
- With Women-Led Startups Receiving Less Than Three Percent of
Venture Capital Funding1, Your Support Can Help Bridge
the Gap and Empower Women Entrepreneurs
IRVINE,
Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan
Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV) is proud to announce the
next exciting phase of its 2024 BOTOX® Cosmetic grant
program dedicated to uplifting women entrepreneurs. This chapter
kicks off with crowdfunding campaigns for each recipient,
offering the community a chance to rally behind 20 inspiring women
and support their businesses as they strive to achieve their
dreams.
"Women-owned businesses continue to receive on average less than
three percent of all venture capital funding1. With so
few resources and funding available, crowdfunding is a key
opportunity for these entrepreneurs to grow their businesses," said
Carrie Strom, President, Allergan
Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie. "Many women-owned
businesses focus on bettering their communities and have a
significant influence on job creation, innovation, and overall
economic prosperity2. By supporting grant recipients
through their crowdfunding campaigns, we can drive impact and
empower confidence in these entrepreneurs and beyond."
In its second year, the BOTOX® Cosmetic grant program
continued its mission and awarded $25,000 grants to women entrepreneurs. Beyond
financial support, these women participated in a transformative
bootcamp led by BOTOX® Cosmetic and Deepica Mutyala,
founder of Live Tinted. The bootcamp included small group workshops
dedicated to honing valuable skills such as brand building,
strategic planning, and marketing, as well as one-on-one coaching
and mentorship with industry experts. The grant recipients also
gained access to coaching through the partnership between
BOTOX® Cosmetic and IFundWomen, further equipping them
with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of crowdfunding
and grow their businesses.
"Crowdfunding helped me turn my vision for my business into a
reality. I am excited to see this year's cohort of entrepreneurs
kickstart their campaigns," said Maria
Palacio, Founder of Progeny Coffee and 2023
BOTOX® Cosmetic grant recipient. "Every contribution
adds up, and when people believe in your vision enough to
donate—even a small amount—it validates and encourages you to
continue pursuing your dream. Your support, no matter the size,
truly makes a difference."
These crowdfunding campaigns are more than just a way to raise
funds; they are a platform to highlight each entrepreneur's
stories, passion, and drive. By contributing, individuals can play
a crucial role in helping to close the "Confidence Gap" and empower
the women leaders of tomorrow.
"The crowdfunding aspect of the BOTOX® Cosmetic grant
program goes beyond just financial support—it's about building a
powerful community around our businesses," said Līhau Willing,
Founder of Iwi Nails and 2024 BOTOX® Cosmetic grant
recipient. "Being part of this program has been an amazing
experience. It's incredibly inspiring to see the community,
championed by BOTOX® Cosmetic, truly believe in our
vision and actively join us on our journey to success."
Feedback from last year's grant recipients revealed that the
crowdfunding component significantly spurred meaningful business
growth, showcasing its potential as a powerful tool for raising
capital. However, it also highlighted the complexities and
dedication required to run a successful campaign. This year, the
program further enhances support by arming entrepreneurs with the
knowledge and skills necessary to navigate these challenges and
steer their businesses confidently toward success.
The 2024 grant recipients have been on a journey of mentorship
and community-building, learning from a diverse group of experts,
including past recipients, Allergan Aesthetics executives, and
trailblazing women founders from the aesthetics industry. They
participated in the IFundWomen 10-week online Crowdfunding
Accelerator Program, strengthening their business pitches and
preparing to launch their campaigns. Each entrepreneur offers
unique incentives for different contribution levels, with no
minimum donation required. Supporters can choose to contribute
publicly or anonymously.
To support the grant recipients' crowdfunding campaigns, visit
IFundWomen.com/BOTOXCosmetic. To learn more about this empowering
initiative, visit BotoxCosmetic.com/RealImpact. Follow
@botoxcosmetic on Instagram and YouTube to discover how you can
help close the "Confidence Gap" for women entrepreneurs.
Join us in making a real impact today!
About Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture,
and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products.
Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body
contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to
consistently provide our customers with innovation, education,
exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a
personal touch. For more information,
visit www.allerganaesthetics.com.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines
and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address
the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable
impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas –
immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and
services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information
about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and
YouTube.
About IFundWomen
IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for entrepreneurs, with
a mission to close the money gap for women-owned businesses through
its proprietary mix of capital, coaching, and connections. Since
its founding, IFundWomen has empowered its members to raise
$278M in early-stage capital and to
create 55,000 new jobs, helping fuel the small businesses economy.
IFundWomen's marketplace offers its members multiple access points
to capital, including crowdfunding, enterprise-brokered grants,
collateral-free loans, and the best funding of all – revenue,
through its newest product, IFundWomen ServicesX, a marketplace
connecting independent business services experts to customers. To
learn more about IFundWomen, please visit www.ifundwomen.com.
Follow @ifundwomen on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and
TikTok.
BOTOX® COSMETIC IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION AND APPROVED USES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX®
Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life
threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these
problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of
BOTOX® Cosmetic:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to
weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss
of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are
pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for
several months.
- Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin
may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious
symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness,
double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or
change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of
bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.
BOTOX® Cosmetic dosing units are not the same as,
or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin
effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the
recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow's feet lines, and/or
forehead lines.
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general
muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to
weeks of taking BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do
not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous
activities.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been
reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts,
wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Get
medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma
symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.
Do not receive BOTOX® Cosmetic if
you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in
BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients);
had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such
as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB),
Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or
Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin
infection at the planned injection site.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve
conditions, such as ALS or Lou
Gehrig's disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton
syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects
including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from
typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Tell your doctor about all your medical
conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery
on your face; have trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids;
any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm
your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to (it is not known
if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you
take, including prescription and over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using
BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause
serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you
have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX®
Cosmetic in the past.
Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin
product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum
toxin such as Myobloc®,
Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the
past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have
recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle
relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine;
take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic
include: dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection
site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; and eye problems: double
vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids and
eyebrows, swelling of your eyelids and dry eyes.
Approved Uses
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a
prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to
temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines,
crow's feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in
adults.
For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with
your doctor.
To report a side effect, please call Allergan at
1-800-678-1605.
Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic
full Product Information including Boxed
Warning and Medication Guide.
References:
- PitchBook. US VC Female Founders Dashboard. 2024
https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-vc-female-founders-dashboard
- Talisman Wealth Advisors. Empowering Women
Entrepreneurs: Unveiling the Advantages of Women-Owned Minority
Businesses. 2024
https://www.talismanwealthadvisors.com/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-unveiling-the-advantages-of-women-owned-minority-businesses
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