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 Wellness

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.

Zeera

Series B in 2022
Real is a mental healthcare platform focused on enhancing mental wellness as a vital aspect of overall wellbeing. The company aims to revolutionize mental health care by developing a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Through a combination of digital resources and in-person experiences, Real integrates empathy and design into its approach, providing users with access to research-based therapy tools. This model encourages individuals to reflect on their mental health and take actionable steps towards improvement.

Kenshō Health

Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company based in Los Angeles that operates an online platform designed to connect users with verified wellness providers. Founded by entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, the company emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Kenshō's platform allows users to easily find and book a variety of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation, facilitating access to curated professionals without the need for in-person visits. By combining scientific research with personalization technology, Kenshō aims to simplify the journey toward holistic health, providing users with trustworthy answers and resources for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Wagmo

Series A in 2021
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Kindra

Seed Round in 2021
Kindra specializes in health and wellness products designed to manage menopause and alleviate its symptoms. The brand offers a range of scientifically formulated, estrogen-free, and plant-powered essentials, including vaginal lotions and naturally-derived dietary supplements. These products aim to address common menopause-related issues such as sleeplessness, hot flashes, brain fog, and vaginal dryness. By focusing on a thoughtful and holistic approach to menopause, Kindra serves as a reliable resource for women, providing not only effective solutions but also trustworthy information and a supportive community. This comprehensive approach recognizes that many women may experience menopause for a significant portion of their lives.

Zeera

Series A in 2021
Real is a mental healthcare platform focused on enhancing mental wellness as a vital aspect of overall wellbeing. The company aims to revolutionize mental health care by developing a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Through a combination of digital resources and in-person experiences, Real integrates empathy and design into its approach, providing users with access to research-based therapy tools. This model encourages individuals to reflect on their mental health and take actionable steps towards improvement.

Base

Seed Round in 2021
The Future of Health Tracking is here. Test, Track sleep/stress/energy/bio levels, Improve and/or Change, Repeat

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.

Kama

Seed Round in 2020
Kama develops a sexual wellness application. The company is based in USA.

Zeera

Seed Round in 2020
Real is a mental healthcare platform focused on enhancing mental wellness as a vital aspect of overall wellbeing. The company aims to revolutionize mental health care by developing a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Through a combination of digital resources and in-person experiences, Real integrates empathy and design into its approach, providing users with access to research-based therapy tools. This model encourages individuals to reflect on their mental health and take actionable steps towards improvement.

Oula

Seed Round in 2020
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal support, which encompasses virtual coaching and care during the fourth trimester. Oula aims to enhance the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches and personalized care. Through its modern maternity centers and remote care platform, Oula seeks to create a welcoming environment that prioritizes both medical expertise and human intuition in the journey of pregnancy.

Wagmo

Seed Round in 2019
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Kenshō Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kenshō is a health company based in Los Angeles that operates an online platform designed to connect users with verified wellness providers. Founded by entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, the company emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Kenshō's platform allows users to easily find and book a variety of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation, facilitating access to curated professionals without the need for in-person visits. By combining scientific research with personalization technology, Kenshō aims to simplify the journey toward holistic health, providing users with trustworthy answers and resources for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

The Wonder

Venture Round in 2019
The Wonder’s design makes clear that the space has been created for families. Members enter to a Dyson-sponsored “stroller valet,” where they can park their strollers in a closet and return to oiled wheels and a full detailing. The parents-only lounge connects to the café—serving wine and “milk flights” of regular, chocolate, and strawberry—through a hidden entrance, so parents don’t have to run past their kids yelling “Mom!” to get a drink. The bathroom boasts a deeper-than-usual sink for cleaning up diaper emergencies and a hand-dryer at kid level. The track list will play clean versions of Beyoncé songs instead of the “Itsy Bitsy Spider.”

Kin Euphorics

Seed Round in 2018
Kin Euphorics is a New York-based company, founded in 2017, that specializes in non-alcoholic beverages designed to enhance social experiences. The company's offerings include ready-to-drink tonics made from a combination of nootropics, adaptogens, and botanicals. These functional beverages aim to promote a sense of focused relaxation, helping consumers unwind without inducing sleepiness or compromising cognitive function. Kin Euphorics targets individuals seeking a balanced and nourishing alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks, allowing them to enjoy social interactions while supporting their mental well-being.

Shine

Series A in 2018
Shine is an award-winning self-care app and community for people with anxiety & depression. Our approach to wellness: It isn’t pricey, preachy, or privileged. We pride ourselves on being accessible, actionable, and non-shamey—we believe personal growth starts with accepting who you are today. Our members take care of their mental and emotional health daily with the freemium Shine app. It delivers a new motivational message and meditation each day, plus features a library of 500+ meditations to help them cope with specific feelings and situations. Our premium members also get real-time advice from other Shine members in our private Shine Squad digital community—it’s peer-to-peer support that reminds them they don’t have to go it alone. In just two years since launching, our app already has over 10,000 5-star reviews (1 in 3 call Shine “life-changing”), we were named one of the best self-care apps of 2018 by Apple, and we’ve seen that increased use of Shine is correlated with decreases in both anxiety and depression by up to 35%. Our team is awesome. Our community is incredible. Our movement is massive. And this is just the beginning.

WOMeN.COM

Seed Round in 2014
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