Skinny Dipped: Seattle snack company SkinnyDipped raises $12M with celebrity backing

Seattle snack company SkinnyDipped has raised a $12 million Series A round, with backing from celebrities including Amy Schumer, Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Durant and Joel McHale. Founded in 2013 by mother-daughter duo Val Griffith and Breezy Griffith, SkinnyDipped offers packs of gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher chocolate-covered almonds, among other products. The funding comes as Skinny Dipped prepares to expand its retail reach into Costco and Publix stores, in addition to previous deals with Target...