Knix's $320 million sale to Essity marks one of Canada's largest exits by a female founder
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Joanna Griffiths founded the brand known for its leakproof underwear in 2013. It's now valued at over $400 million.
Joanna Griffiths founded the brand known for its leakproof underwear in 2013. It's now valued at over $400 million.
Joanna Griffiths founded the brand known for its leakproof underwear in 2013. It's now valued at over $400 million.
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