Stories & Ink, the leading tattoo skincare brand, closed a seed round raising $1.6 million from a mix of existing shareholders and other private angel investors.WHO: Stories & Ink was founded by two friends, Stu Jolley and Simon Forste, in 2020 with the aim of offering the best tattoo skincare products on the planet. They noticed that despite the growing acceptance of tattoos in mainstream culture, there was a lack of skincare products for people with ink. With that in mind, the two set out to formulate, develop, and launch a skincare range specifically for people with tattoos.WHY: With this influx of capital, Stories & Ink will focus on expanding its existing presence in major retail chains Target and Superdrug. Additionally, the brand will strategically build Amazon in the US as a channel, leveraging the platform's vast reach to introduce its products to a broader audience.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Stories & Ink co-founder Stu Jolley says, "We are absolutely thrilled with the continued support from our existing shareholders and the belief shown by our new investors. Tattoos are a powerful form of self-expression and are more culturally relevant than ever. Ultimately what sets us apart, is that we understand our consumer and have adopted a more inclusive female bias with gender diversity, blurring the lines between tattoo and beauty. Our positioning has really piqued the interest of investors, retailers and the tattoo community globally.”Jolley adds, “As the tattoo skincare experts, Stories & Ink remains committed to providing premium skincare solutions that cater specifically to the unique needs of tattooed skin.