Female Founders Fund

Female Founders Fund is a New York-based venture capital firm established in 2013 that focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies founded by women. The fund seeks to empower female entrepreneurs by investing in sectors such as e-commerce, media, climate technology, healthcare, beauty and personal care, vertical software solutions, and generative artificial intelligence. Female Founders Fund aims to make impactful investments that promote diversity and inclusion, as well as contribute to financial services and health sectors. The firm typically invests between $0.06 million and $1 million in each company, with a commitment to building a recognized brand in supporting female-led startups in the internet and software industries.

Emily St. Denis

Operating Partner

Anu Duggal

Founding Partner

Emily Powers

Investor and Senior Associate

Adrianna Samaniego

Partner

Past deals in Beauty

Ceremonia

Series A in 2023
Ceremonia is a modern haircare brand that draws inspiration from Latin heritage, aiming to celebrate and empower the next generation of Latinx individuals. Set to launch this fall, the company focuses on providing hair care products designed to nourish the scalp, combat frizz, promote hair growth, and enhance shine. Ceremonia emphasizes the use of sustainable and chemical-free ingredients, allowing users to repair and improve the health of their hair while embracing their natural beauty.

Prismpop

Seed Round in 2022
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.

Boss Beauties

Seed Round in 2022
Boss Beauties is a company dedicated to empowering women and girls, particularly women of color, by providing resources and support for career development. The organization focuses on financial literacy through networking, learning, coaching, and mentoring, helping individuals build essential skills for personal and professional growth. Additionally, Boss Beauties offers a platform that features impact programs, engaging content, and consumer products designed to inspire the next generation of female leaders. One of its innovative approaches includes an NFT collection, which further enables women to shape their careers and foster a sense of community among aspiring professionals. Through these initiatives, Boss Beauties aims to elevate and inspire women, creating opportunities for success in various fields.

Ceremonia

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ceremonia is a modern haircare brand that draws inspiration from Latin heritage, aiming to celebrate and empower the next generation of Latinx individuals. Set to launch this fall, the company focuses on providing hair care products designed to nourish the scalp, combat frizz, promote hair growth, and enhance shine. Ceremonia emphasizes the use of sustainable and chemical-free ingredients, allowing users to repair and improve the health of their hair while embracing their natural beauty.

RadSwan

Seed Round in 2019
RadSwan is a consumer goods company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in fashion and beauty products tailored for black women. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on hair care and protective styling needs, offering a range of synthetic hair extensions, wigs, and accessories. RadSwan aims to provide women with versatile hairstyle options while minimizing the need to manipulate their natural hair. With a commitment to social consciousness, RadSwan caters to digitally savvy and time-conscious customers, ensuring they have access to high-quality products that meet their styling requirements.

Live Tinted

Seed Round in 2019
Live Tinted is a beauty brand founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, focused on inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry. The brand addresses the needs of individuals with diverse skin tones by offering a range of products designed to cater to various needs, such as color correction, eye shadow, blush, and lipstick. Live Tinted emphasizes the importance of strong personal identity, aiming to engage a community that feels overlooked in traditional beauty spaces. By providing curated collections of effective and thoughtful formulas, the brand seeks to empower consumers to find personalized beauty solutions that resonate with their unique identities and experiences.

Winky Lux

Seed Round in 2017
Winky Lux is a New York-based company established in 2015 that specializes in the manufacture of color cosmetic products. The brand offers a diverse range of items, including lip kits, shadow palettes, lipsticks, complexion powders, whipped creams, and blushes, all made from high-quality, cruelty-free ingredients. Winky Lux emphasizes non-toxic formulations that are free from parabens and phthalates, ensuring a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. The company markets its products both online and through various retailers, allowing it to provide luxury cosmetics at accessible prices. With a focus on unique and vibrant colors, Winky Lux aims to create standout products that appeal to consumers looking for high-quality cosmetics.
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