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Loob's 2025 numbers aren't pretty.

Feb 25, 2026
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This one’s inspired by a conversation with an acquaintance, a good break from the politically-linked corporate coverage that’s dominated recent newsletters.

I’ve written about Loob before, the parent company behind Tealive and Bask Bear that made headlines last year as an IPO hopeful.

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Back then, I covered the structural problems flagged in its prospectus back in January.

Its 2025 audited financials, however, point to more pain. This is an update — one I nearly missed.


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