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AOA, based in Boston, New York, and London, is a female-led company focused on developing innovative cancer diagnostics specifically for women's health. The company is dedicated to creating the first accurate early-stage liquid biopsy test for ovarian cancer, which aims to enhance clinical practices, reduce patient mortality, and offer cost savings for healthcare payers. Utilizing an artificial intelligence-enabled platform, AOA's technology analyzes tumor marker gangliosides to facilitate the early detection of ovarian cancer. This approach not only helps healthcare providers implement more effective treatment strategies but also ensures that patients can access life-saving treatments sooner and at a more affordable cost.

Dogdrop, Inc. is a dog daycare service based in Los Angeles, founded in 2018 by Shaina Denny and Greer Wilk. The company aims to provide accessible dog care through its physical locations, designed for recreation and socialization, as well as a direct-to-consumer line of essential products for dog owners. Dogdrop offers members the convenience of dropping off and picking up their pets at any time and location, catering to the needs of busy dog parents. The facilities are designed to be intimate and tech-enabled, allowing dogs to engage in training and play while providing a productive environment for their owners.

At Tia, we believe that the healthcare system was not built with women in mind. Today, considering that women control 80% of healthcare dollars in the U.S., Tia is seizing the opportunity to build a new, distinctly female model of care digitally and physically. Tia is backed by leading healthcare and consumer funds, including Torch Capital, Define Ventures, Homebrew, Threshold Ventures, and Acme Ventures.

Venus Aerospace is a start-up focused on advancing hypersonic transportation solutions. The company develops rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE) and high-speed vehicles tailored for research, defense, and commercial applications. By enhancing transport speed and range, Venus Aerospace aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective aerospace solutions, particularly for space businesses.

OOVA is a fertility diagnostic company that spun out from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Using patent pending biochemistry and artificial intelligence, OOVA learns a woman’s fertility profile by accurately measuring key hormones over time through daily urine samples. By monitoring this critical balance of hormones, OOVA can help a woman get pregnant, identify reasons she is having trouble getting pregnant, and even expose reproductive health issues like PCOS.

Inaru is transforming the agricultural supply chain, starting with cacao and coffee. Inaru enables stakeholders to capture 40x the value of the raw crop by operating entirely vertically.

Realworld is a platform designed to help make smart, informed decisions about finances, health, and life's big moments. This empowers young people with the knowledge they need. They have interviewed thousands of college students, twenty-somethings, employers, academics, and subject-matter experts about life in the real world to ensure this wasn’t just an “us problem.” It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York.

Rebellyous Foods is a food manufacturing technology and production company defined solely to catapult meat alternative production toward price parity with animal-based meat. Rebellyous Foods implements novel food manufacturing equipment and processes in large-scale production to produce low-cost plant-based meat at high volumes. These goals are achieved through uniquely designed food products, the use of high-throughput manufacturing automation and ‘smart’ production centers, and the development and utilization of new innovative low-energy manufacturing tools. Working closely with industry partners, Rebellyous Foods makes plant-based meat sustainable, affordable, and widely available.

Fuse Inventory, Inc. provides a software-as-a-service based inventory planning and management platform. It offers Fuse Inventory, an inventory forecasting platform to plan demand and inventory levels; and automatically prompts to re-order. The company’s platform also enables users to see sales, forecast, and inventory data charted in one central interface; highlights important events that impact business; and avoids stock-outs and overstocks. Fuse Inventory, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Fuse Inventory, Inc. provides a software-as-a-service based inventory planning and management platform. It offers Fuse Inventory, an inventory forecasting platform to plan demand and inventory levels; and automatically prompts to re-order. The company’s platform also enables users to see sales, forecast, and inventory data charted in one central interface; highlights important events that impact business; and avoids stock-outs and overstocks. Fuse Inventory, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Mahmee is a care management platform focused on enhancing maternal and child healthcare. The company aims to bridge critical gaps in maternal health by connecting patients with healthcare providers through a comprehensive system that integrates health records for mothers and infants. This platform identifies clinical risks and facilitates collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners, ensuring that physicians and specialists can share care plans effectively. Founded on the principle that every woman deserves compassionate and respectful support during new motherhood, Mahmee strives to provide ongoing professional assistance to mothers, enabling them to thrive in their parenting journey while promoting the healthy development of their infants in the first year of life.

Haute Hijab, Inc. is a prominent American brand founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of hijabs and accessories for women. The company aims to empower hijab-wearing women by offering stylish and innovative products that cater to both everyday wear and special occasions. Haute Hijab operates through its online platform, focusing on superior service and craftsmanship. By celebrating the diverse needs of Muslim women, the brand strives to create a sense of comfort and confidence, making it a leader in the intersection of fashion, technology, and retail within the hijab market.

Fly with Breeze is an information technology company that is currently operating in Stealth mode. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Ganaz Inc. is a workforce management platform specifically designed for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company provides tools that facilitate recruitment, retention, communication, onboarding, training, and payment for workers. Its application connects employers with deskless workers, allowing for the management of multiple conversations, automatic translation between languages, and the organization of workers into groups. Ganaz aims to enhance the well-being and prosperity of both workers and industries by addressing common challenges faced by employers and employees.

At Tia, we believe that the healthcare system was not built with women in mind. Today, considering that women control 80% of healthcare dollars in the U.S., Tia is seizing the opportunity to build a new, distinctly female model of care digitally and physically. Tia is backed by leading healthcare and consumer funds, including Torch Capital, Define Ventures, Homebrew, Threshold Ventures, and Acme Ventures.

Ganaz Inc. is a workforce management platform specifically designed for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company provides tools that facilitate recruitment, retention, communication, onboarding, training, and payment for workers. Its application connects employers with deskless workers, allowing for the management of multiple conversations, automatic translation between languages, and the organization of workers into groups. Ganaz aims to enhance the well-being and prosperity of both workers and industries by addressing common challenges faced by employers and employees.

SmartGift, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, operates a global gift commerce and data platform that enhances traditional e-commerce through personalized gifting experiences. The platform is utilized by prominent brands such as 1-800-Flowers, Under Armour, and TUMI to facilitate peer-to-peer gift recommendations and improve customer interactions. By leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time gifting data, SmartGift enables users to choose suitable gifts from a curated selection, enhancing engagement with employees, partners, and clients. The company's innovative Send with SmartGift feature helps consumers ensure that their gifts are perfectly tailored to the recipient, ultimately aiding brands in reducing customer acquisition costs and increasing both purchase frequency and customer lifetime value.

StyleRow Design Corporation is an online platform that facilitates collaboration among creative teams while enhancing their workflow and connectivity with clients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, the company aims to streamline the design process for designers and provide an integrated experience for brands and showrooms. Its online portal enables design professionals to scale their businesses effectively, ensuring a cohesive environment for creativity and project management.

Fathom AI is a developer of a predictive analytics platform designed for fitness content providers. The platform utilizes bio-data-driven personalization to enhance user engagement by recommending tailored daily workouts and recovery activities based on individual user metrics. By combining sports science, predictive analytics, and user experience design, Fathom AI enables content providers to curate personalized fitness experiences that also include injury prevention strategies. This approach not only fosters user engagement and brand trust but also supports users in their fitness journeys, helping them achieve self-mastery and maintain better health outcomes.

The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies. They provide daily programming to cultivate skills, from Podcasting 101 to angel investment pitch clinics. Moreover, they also give their members space to focus on wellness, including movement studios with daily classes, meditation rooms, and a full program of relevant conversations and workshops. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.