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Fishwife is a food company that make ethically-sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. It is a female-founded company based in Sunny, California. It was founded in 2020 by Becca Millstein together with Caroline Goldfarb.

Operator of an online end-to-end supply chain platform intended to help brands create and launch private labels. The company's platform assists clients to carry out functions like product selection, sourcing and logistics allowing them to create commercial eyewear representing their brand identity, enabling businesses to get new products to market faster at low production costs.

Fernish is a furniture rental startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017 by Michael Barlow and Lucas Dickey. The company offers a subscription model that caters to consumers with a mobile lifestyle, providing quality furniture and decor across various categories such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Fernish aims to redefine furniture rental by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, allowing subscribers to rent entire rooms or specific pieces. Customers have the flexibility to swap out items they do not like or wish to change at any time. Additionally, Fernish features a rent-to-own program, enabling subscribers to apply their previous payments toward the purchase of rented items at the end of their subscription.

Hopps (www.hopps.io) is an LA-based startup that provides enterprises with one-click access for instant help with enterprise tools like Facebook Ads Manager, Hubspot and Figma. Through our platform’s AI-driven matching, vetted experts screen-share and upskill professionals in < 2 minutes by collaborating on problems in real-time.

SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.

Operator of a fintech company intended to build debit payments infrastructure for account-to-account consumer-to-business payments. The company allows users to checkout using their credentials and the platform quickly validates sufficient funds, and then initiates the payment, disbursing funds in real-time to the merchant's account, enabling merchant sellers to transact with consumers via direct debit and reduce involuntary churn.

ChargerHelp! is a company focused on enhancing the reliability of electric vehicle charging stations through an innovative app-based platform. This platform provides on-demand repair and maintenance services, addressing the widespread issue of malfunctioning charging stations. By connecting trained local technicians with network providers, ChargerHelp! improves efficiency and turnaround times, ensuring greater network availability while reducing operational costs. The service allows electric vehicle charging network operators to meet increasing service level requirements and secure new contracts in response to the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure. ChargerHelp! has successfully launched its app in its initial market and has established contracts with several major electric vehicle supply equipment networks, positioning itself as a vital player in the evolving green economy.

Operator of an online end-to-end supply chain platform intended to help brands create and launch private labels. The company's platform assists clients to carry out functions like product selection, sourcing and logistics allowing them to create commercial eyewear representing their brand identity, enabling businesses to get new products to market faster at low production costs.

SUMA, LLC is a financial wellness company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company focuses on promoting financial inclusion within the Latino community by providing a comprehensive platform that combines digital media, financial technology, and virtual experiences. SUMA aims to educate and empower individuals by offering culturally relevant content and tools that simplify complex topics such as investment and debt management. Its mission is to help Latinos navigate financial challenges, enhance their economic knowledge, and build sustainable wealth, ultimately positioning itself as a trusted resource for fostering financial well-being and prosperity.

LOOM is a wellbeing platform empowering women through reproductive and sexual health education. Weaving together inclusivity, empathy and science, LOOM is an entirely new approach to health education that helps women thrive in their bodies at every stage. Founded in 2016 by Erica Chidi and Quinn Lundberg, LOOM is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Hopps (www.hopps.io) is an LA-based startup that provides enterprises with one-click access for instant help with enterprise tools like Facebook Ads Manager, Hubspot and Figma. Through our platform’s AI-driven matching, vetted experts screen-share and upskill professionals in < 2 minutes by collaborating on problems in real-time.

Ayana Therapy is a telehealth platform dedicated to providing mental health services to marginalized communities, including people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. It utilizes a smart matchmaking algorithm to connect users with licensed therapists who are compatible based on cultural experiences and identity traits such as race, gender identity, class, sexuality, and ethnicity. By offering virtual communication options, Ayana Therapy aims to address significant barriers to mental health care, including high costs, stigma, and a lack of cultural competency within the healthcare system. The platform seeks to create a safe space for those whose voices have been historically dismissed or neglected, facilitating access to essential mental health support.

Flossy is a dental care company that connects dentists to patients with transparent upfront pricing. By using its mobile app, patients can connect directly with great dentists through its curated network, easily book an appointment, and pay with the app.

Hemster, Inc. is an on-demand tailoring service founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in garment alteration and hemming services, enabling customers to achieve their desired fit regardless of where they shop. Hemster partners with brand-name retailers nationwide, allowing them to offer tailored sizing solutions from off-the-rack inventory through its Perfect Fit Platform. This approach helps eliminate the common challenge of finding the right size, enhancing the shopping experience for customers. Hemster also operates in key markets such as the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York.

Sike Insights is using AI to help remote teams work better together. Our first product, Kona, is a Slackbot that helps remote teams understand each other better. It analyzes the way remote teammates communicate in Slack public channels, and provides insights on how best to interact with them. Our beta customers include Glassdoor, Typeform, Buffer, Imperfect Foods and more. For more information, check out sikeinsights.com!

Hemster, Inc. is an on-demand tailoring service founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in garment alteration and hemming services, enabling customers to achieve their desired fit regardless of where they shop. Hemster partners with brand-name retailers nationwide, allowing them to offer tailored sizing solutions from off-the-rack inventory through its Perfect Fit Platform. This approach helps eliminate the common challenge of finding the right size, enhancing the shopping experience for customers. Hemster also operates in key markets such as the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and New York.