Female Founders Fund

Female Founders Fund is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies founded by women, as well as businesses in e-commerce, media, and web-enabled services. It aims to support women-owned companies across various sectors, including climate technology, healthcare, beauty and personal care, vertical software solutions, and generative artificial intelligence. With a commitment to fostering female entrepreneurship, Female Founders Fund has established a recognized brand in the investment community, concentrating on elevating female-run startups in the technology space.

Emily Denis

Operating Partner

Anu Duggal

Founding Partner

Emily Powers

Investor and Senior Associate

Adrianna Samaniego

Partner

Selina Tobaccowala

Venture Partner

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Rising Team

Series A in 2024
Rising Team is a software development company that specializes in leadership and team development solutions. Its platform is designed to assist managers in building engaged and connected teams by providing tools for effective team-building sessions, whether conducted remotely or in-person. The platform adopts a holistic approach to leadership development by integrating both training and community support. It empowers managers to facilitate interactive experiences focused on specific leadership or connection topics, enhancing trust and connection within teams. Through its offerings, Rising Team aims to cultivate stronger managers and more resilient teams, ultimately improving overall employee engagement and talent development.

Oula Health

Series B in 2024
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.

Suma Wealth

Venture Round in 2024
SUMA is a revolutionary FinTech company with the mission to engage, educate, and empower the Latinx community via a holistic approach to Digital Media, Experiences, and FinTech. By creating culturally relevant content, and virtual experiences, and providing financial tools that demystify and reimagine financial wellness through entertainment.

Amini

Seed Round in 2023
Amini is a climate tech company focused on utilizing artificial intelligence and satellite technology to enhance access to environmental data across Africa. By developing a data collection and intelligence infrastructure, Amini aims to address environmental challenges and promote economic inclusivity for farmers. The company provides a comprehensive platform that offers vital environmental data, empowering users to manage ecological impacts effectively while fostering opportunities within the agricultural sector. Through its innovative approach, Amini seeks to serve as a central resource for environmental information in Africa, facilitating better decision-making and sustainable practices.

Fave

Seed Round in 2023
Fave is a social platform designed for superfans to connect and engage with one another. It facilitates the creation of immersive video content and encourages users to bond over shared interests, compete in challenges, and exchange both physical and virtual goods within a fan-driven marketplace. Users accumulate points to demonstrate their status as top fans, gaining recognition and earning exclusive rewards related to their favorite artists and creators. Additionally, Fave collaborates with creators to enable them to monetize fan engagement, enhancing the overall experience for both fans and artists. The platform aims to foster community, creativity, and commerce among fans worldwide.

Lex

Seed Round in 2023
Lex is a mobile application that provides a text-based social platform specifically designed for womxn, transgender, genderqueer, two spirit, and non-binary individuals seeking to form meaningful connections. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the app allows users to create profiles, post pictures, and engage in group chats, fostering communities and facilitating the search for friends and romantic partners. By focusing on underrepresented demographics, Lex aims to create a safe and inclusive space for users to connect and build relationships.

Hearth

Seed Round in 2023
Hearth is a company focused on enhancing family management through innovative technology. It aims to simplify household dynamics by offering digital products that promote shared effort and responsibility among family members. The flagship product, Hearth Display, is a centralized digital touchscreen designed to replace traditional family bulletin boards. This device features automatic calendar syncing and task management capabilities, enabling families to stay organized and connected in one central location. By addressing common challenges faced in family management, Hearth seeks to create a more equitable and efficient environment for households of all kinds.

Ceremonia

Series A in 2023
Ceremonia is a new modern haircare brand rooted in Latin heritage. It celebrates the richness of Latinx culture, serving the next-gen. Ceremonia brand will be launched this fall.

WATS

Pre Seed Round in 2023
WATS (Waste Administration + Tracking Software) helps businesses achieve waste reduction by quantifying the carbon footprint of the materials they discard, and automatically delivering action oriented steps to reduce impact.

Oula Health

Series A in 2023
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.

The Lanby

Seed Round in 2022
The Lanby is a healthcare members club that gives users a chance to get early access to their membership. It strives to reclaim the value of primary care and redesign the experience centered around the patient. The Landy was founded in 2019 and is based in New York.

Arey

Seed Round in 2022
Arey is a functional beauty brand with a proactive and science-driven approach, with a specific focus on grey hair. The System, which incorporates an inside-out and outside-in approach with a supplement + hair serum, and The Duo of shampoo + conditioner that work together to restore hair health, including reducing the likelihood of increased grey hair growth as well as thicker, fuller hair.

Gabbi

Seed Round in 2022
Gabbi is a healthcare software company focused on empowering women to better understand their health and take proactive steps in managing it. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and clinical research to create a proprietary risk model that assesses a woman's lifetime risk of various diseases. Gabbi provides personalized and interactive action plans, along with tools for community engagement and support. Key features include a risk calculator specifically designed for breast cancer, virtual chat options, community support, and video appointments. By fostering a supportive environment and offering tailored health insights, Gabbi aims to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and improve early diagnosis for women.

Prismpop

Seed Round in 2022
Prismpop is an online beauty community that helps users in finding products that are personalized to their needs. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Boss Beauties

Seed Round in 2022
Boss Beauties provides financial literacy to women of color through networking, learning, coaching, mentoring.

Zeera

Series B in 2022
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

Glow Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Glow Labs is a no-code loyalty rewards program built on the blockchain. Glow Labs is a white-label loyalty rewards program on the blockchain built by the community for the community. It was founded and led by two engineers in their twenties—Annie Reardon and Renee Russo—in 2021, and is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States.

Cay Skin

Seed Round in 2022
Cay Skin is a manufacturer of skincare products designed for all skin types and tones. The company focuses on creating sustainable, skin-friendly products that are silicone-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and reef-friendly. Their offerings include a unique blend of gentle island-based ingredients combined with high-performance skincare actives. Cay Skin aims to empower consumers to feel confident in their skin every day. Customers can purchase products directly through the company's online platform.

Womp

Seed Round in 2022
Womp is a 3D software company founded in 2017 by Gabriela Truela, originally conceived as a design and consulting studio. The company specializes in 3D creation, offering services that include 3D scanning, modeling, and printing. Womp enables users to transform their ideas into tangible objects by providing tools that capture dimensions and convert them into digital mesh files. A notable feature of Womp is its emphasis on community and collaboration, allowing users to learn from each other, enhance their design skills, and showcase their work. The platform offers a free tier alongside subscription options that grant access to premium features, making it accessible for a diverse range of users seeking to engage in 3D design.

Hearth

Seed Round in 2022
Hearth is a company focused on enhancing family management through innovative technology. It aims to simplify household dynamics by offering digital products that promote shared effort and responsibility among family members. The flagship product, Hearth Display, is a centralized digital touchscreen designed to replace traditional family bulletin boards. This device features automatic calendar syncing and task management capabilities, enabling families to stay organized and connected in one central location. By addressing common challenges faced in family management, Hearth seeks to create a more equitable and efficient environment for households of all kinds.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable is a New York-based company that manufactures and sells a variety of products designed for pets. Founded in 2018, Fable focuses on addressing the specific needs of pet owners through its innovative product offerings. The company provides an array of items, including leashes, collar sets, waste bags, bed covers, wipes, carriers, home settings, bowls, crates, ball walk sets, and toys. Fable's commitment to quality and functionality aims to enhance the overall experience for both pets and their owners, with all transactions conducted online.

Alocai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Alocai operates as a comprehensive game localization platform that combines human creativity with artificial intelligence to enhance gaming experiences. The company emphasizes improving workflow to achieve faster turnaround times and greater consistency in its services. Alocai's communication system facilitates collaboration among all stakeholders, ensuring that games are culturally adapted across various genres and languages. Its offerings include text localization, quality assurance, audio production, and voice-over recording, allowing clients to receive high-quality localization services tailored to their needs.

Womp

Funding Round in 2021
Womp is a 3D software company founded in 2017 by Gabriela Truela, originally conceived as a design and consulting studio. The company specializes in 3D creation, offering services that include 3D scanning, modeling, and printing. Womp enables users to transform their ideas into tangible objects by providing tools that capture dimensions and convert them into digital mesh files. A notable feature of Womp is its emphasis on community and collaboration, allowing users to learn from each other, enhance their design skills, and showcase their work. The platform offers a free tier alongside subscription options that grant access to premium features, making it accessible for a diverse range of users seeking to engage in 3D design.

Hued

Seed Round in 2021
Hued is a digital health company dedicated to enhancing care quality for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous populations. It operates a health equity platform that connects underserved patients with culturally competent healthcare providers. The platform not only facilitates the search, review, and booking of appointments with providers who understand the unique physical, mental, and cultural needs of these communities, but also offers health literacy resources. Additionally, Hued assists organizations in transitioning to an equity-based care framework, aiming to address the specific healthcare needs of marginalized populations effectively.

Kenshō Health

Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company that lives in LA, operates on the internet, and promotes a whole-person philosophy of care: mind, body, and spirit. The company, founded and led by proven entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, pairs scientific research with personalization technology to take the guesswork out holistic health, whether you're looking for an honest answer or a trusted provider. Berlincourt is known for nurturing and scaling some of the most loved emerging technology brands like Simple, Acorns, and Microsoft from the ground up. Steiner was a digital innovation change agent at NBC, Conde Nast, and Hulu before breaking into health and wellness with Brami, a venture-backed superfood company.

Wagmo

Series A in 2021
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing monthly wellness insurance plans for pets. Founded in 2017, Wagmo offers a platform that reimburses pet owners for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. The company focuses on delivering preventative care by utilizing veterinary data to process reimbursements for common expenses such as exam fees and preventive treatments for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. This approach empowers pet owners to better manage and predict the costs associated with their pets' care, ensuring optimal health and well-being.

Kindra

Seed Round in 2021
Kindra is a leader in scientifically formulated, estrogen-free, and plant-powered menopause essentials. The brand is also a trusted go-to for reliable information and a supportive community. The vaginal lotion and naturally-derived supplements were created to address some of the most common effects of menopause including sleeplessness, hot flashes, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and more. By approaching menopause thoughtfully and holistically, inside and out, Kindra is an ideal partner on the menopause journey, which many women will experience for up to 40% of their lives.

VIOLETTE_FR

Seed Round in 2021
VIOLETTE_FR is a beauty brand that offers a diverse range of products, including skincare, haircare, and makeup, all crafted with safe, effective, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients. The brand emphasizes the celebration of individuality and embraces the French philosophy of appreciating imperfection. VIOLETTE_FR caters to beauty professionals and consumers alike, providing a variety of cosmetics such as lipstick, liquid eyeshadow, highlighter, dry shampoo, and moisturizing spray. With a commitment to being natural and environmentally conscious, the brand seeks to empower users to express their personalities and aspirations through its products.

Fave

Seed Round in 2021
Fave is a social platform designed for superfans to connect and engage with one another. It facilitates the creation of immersive video content and encourages users to bond over shared interests, compete in challenges, and exchange both physical and virtual goods within a fan-driven marketplace. Users accumulate points to demonstrate their status as top fans, gaining recognition and earning exclusive rewards related to their favorite artists and creators. Additionally, Fave collaborates with creators to enable them to monetize fan engagement, enhancing the overall experience for both fans and artists. The platform aims to foster community, creativity, and commerce among fans worldwide.

Co–Star

Series A in 2021
Co–Star is powered by AI that merges NASA data with the insight of human astrologers.Co–Star facilitates new ways to relate to others. It’s a filter to express what can be hard to say of emotions and reactions, strengths and weaknesses, pasts and futures. It’s a tool to connect meaningfully with friends and lovers or to tread lightly with strangers and enemies.

Zeera

Series A in 2021
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

Rising Team

Seed Round in 2021
Rising Team is a software development company that specializes in leadership and team development solutions. Its platform is designed to assist managers in building engaged and connected teams by providing tools for effective team-building sessions, whether conducted remotely or in-person. The platform adopts a holistic approach to leadership development by integrating both training and community support. It empowers managers to facilitate interactive experiences focused on specific leadership or connection topics, enhancing trust and connection within teams. Through its offerings, Rising Team aims to cultivate stronger managers and more resilient teams, ultimately improving overall employee engagement and talent development.

Base

Seed Round in 2021
Base is a data-science app that bringing the labs right to the consumer and giving them convenient, accessible, and potentially life-changing solutions to managing their health through our app. Base is health tracking you can take on the go.

Plot

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Modern marketing teams use Plot's collaborative visual canvases to plan, calendar, and produce incredible customer experiences together.

Ceremonia

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ceremonia is a new modern haircare brand rooted in Latin heritage. It celebrates the richness of Latinx culture, serving the next-gen. Ceremonia brand will be launched this fall.

Kama

Seed Round in 2020
Kama is a wellness platform that focuses on enhancing the experience of love, sex, and intimacy through its sexual wellness application. Established in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, England, and aims to prioritize pleasure for individuals of all backgrounds, sexual preferences, body types, ages, and genders. The application employs a holistic approach, integrating scientific insights on neuroplasticity with psychosexual therapy, somatic awareness, and ancient wisdom. This methodology allows users to improve their sexual well-being by reconditioning their mind-body connection, fostering a greater capacity for pleasure and more meaningful orgasms. Kama is supported by notable investors, including AlleyCorp, Female Founders Fund, and Raine Group.

Zeera

Seed Round in 2020
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira, based in New York. The company focuses on providing a digital platform and in-person experiences aimed at enhancing mental wellness through a member-centered therapy model that is both affordable and effective. Zeera offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources designed to assist users in managing experiences such as burnout. The platform emphasizes empathy and design, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools that encourage reflection and actionable steps for mental well-being. In addition to its mental health services, Zeera also caters to tech enthusiasts with accessories and gadgets compatible with Apple products, and embraces the cultural richness of Indian cuisine through authentic recipes and dining experiences for vegan and vegetarian customers.

Oula Health

Seed Round in 2020
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.

Peanut App

Series A in 2020
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

The Swell

Seed Round in 2020
The Swell operates a membership platform designed to foster human connections and community engagement. It provides a range of life-enhancing experiences, including expert-led workshops, virtual gatherings, and live events featuring thought leaders, authors, chefs, and innovators. Members benefit from a calendar of curated activities that inspire personal growth and learning while connecting them with a trusted network of individuals. Additionally, The Swell offers digital wellness tools to support members' overall well-being, creating an immersive environment for personal development and connection.

Wagmo

Seed Round in 2019
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing monthly wellness insurance plans for pets. Founded in 2017, Wagmo offers a platform that reimburses pet owners for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. The company focuses on delivering preventative care by utilizing veterinary data to process reimbursements for common expenses such as exam fees and preventive treatments for fleas, ticks, and heartworm. This approach empowers pet owners to better manage and predict the costs associated with their pets' care, ensuring optimal health and well-being.

RadSwan

Seed Round in 2019
RadSwan is a consumer goods company that specializes in providing hair fashion design for black women. The company features a is a socially conscious brand targeting the hair care and protective styling needs of black women with natural hair.

Peanut App

Series A in 2019
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

Kikoff

Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.

Tempest

Series A in 2019
Tempest, Inc. operates an online recovery school that provides a digital program for individuals seeking to quit alcohol and improve their lives. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers an eight-week virtual course, email courses, and various counseling workshops aimed at addressing alcohol addiction and related mental health challenges. The program emphasizes the significance of purpose, meaning, and creativity in fostering a sober lifestyle. Tempest was previously known as Hip Sobriety, Inc. and rebranded in May 2019. By leveraging its digital platform, Tempest equips participants with the necessary tools and support to navigate their recovery journey and cultivate a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Kenshō Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kenshō is a health company that lives in LA, operates on the internet, and promotes a whole-person philosophy of care: mind, body, and spirit. The company, founded and led by proven entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, pairs scientific research with personalization technology to take the guesswork out holistic health, whether you're looking for an honest answer or a trusted provider. Berlincourt is known for nurturing and scaling some of the most loved emerging technology brands like Simple, Acorns, and Microsoft from the ground up. Steiner was a digital innovation change agent at NBC, Conde Nast, and Hulu before breaking into health and wellness with Brami, a venture-backed superfood company.

Live Tinted

Seed Round in 2019
Live Tinted is a digital community and beauty brand dedicated to enhancing representation for individuals of diverse skin tones. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, the company aims to address the needs of those who feel overlooked in the beauty industry, promoting authentic representation and personal identity. Live Tinted offers a range of versatile beauty products that serve multiple purposes, including color correction, eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick. Their formulations are designed to be inclusive and efficacious, allowing consumers to find personalized solutions that resonate with their unique needs. Through its efforts, Live Tinted seeks to foster a sense of belonging and visibility in the beauty space, moving beyond tokenism to create a more inclusive standard.

The Wonder

Venture Round in 2019
The Wonder operates a members-only family space designed to cater to both children and their parents. The facility features an imaginative play area for kids, along with a range of unlimited classes available both online and in-person. Parents benefit from a unique lounge connected to a café, which serves a selection of beverages, including wine and milk flights, while avoiding disruptions from their children. The space includes a fully stocked nursery equipped with essential baby products and diapers, ensuring convenience for families. Additionally, the thoughtfully designed bathrooms accommodate parents with deeper sinks for easy cleanup and child-friendly hand-dryers. The Wonder aims to create an environment where families can relax, connect, and engage in enriching activities together.

Spruce Up

Seed Round in 2019
Spruce Up is a one-to-one personal shopping service for all things home and design. By combining data science with a personal stylist, they create professionally designed looks with hand-picked pieces that specifically fit your home, budget, and lifestyle.

Co–Star

Seed Round in 2019
Co–Star is powered by AI that merges NASA data with the insight of human astrologers.Co–Star facilitates new ways to relate to others. It’s a filter to express what can be hard to say of emotions and reactions, strengths and weaknesses, pasts and futures. It’s a tool to connect meaningfully with friends and lovers or to tread lightly with strangers and enemies.

BentoBox

Series B in 2019
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed a mobile operations platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of restaurants. Founded in 2013, BentoBox provides tools to automate various tasks, including menu updates, social media management, event promotion, and gift card sales. Its platform also features functionalities such as search engine optimization, newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations, all designed to facilitate direct interactions between restaurants and their customers. By enabling restaurants to manage their online presence and revenue streams more effectively, BentoBox disrupts traditional third-party services, allowing dining establishments to prioritize their relationship with guests and drive higher profit margins through their own websites.

Coterie

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Coterie offers a curated selection of elevated party supplies. Customers can find everything they need to throw a memorable party with Coterie's curated collections. Coterie's sells everything from party sets to glitter candles. Customers can find exactly what they want by filtering by occasion, color, or product type.

Landit

Series A in 2019
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.

MyndYou

Seed Round in 2019
MyndYou is an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to assist clinicians in delivering personalized cognitive care to seniors, regardless of cognitive decline. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a monitoring application that collects data on clients' daily activities. Through analytic evaluation and AI analysis, MyndYou provides therapists with real-time, actionable insights during remote consultations, allowing for tailored cognitive training. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou aims to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of cognitive care delivery, promoting independence and brain wellness for senior adults.

Billie

Series A in 2019
Billie Inc. is a wellness company based in New York that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving supplies and body products for women. Founded in 2017, Billie offers a range of products including razors, shaving cream, magnetic holders, razor cartridges, body wash, and body lotion. The company aims to provide women with a high-quality shaving experience without the added costs typically associated with such products. Billie's commitment is to ensure that women are prioritized in the shaving category, offering them everyday self-care solutions designed to meet their needs.

Kin Euphorics

Seed Round in 2018
Kin Euphorics, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages designed to serve as social tonics. The company offers ready-to-drink products that combine nourishing nootropics, balancing adaptogens, and replenishing botanics. These functional beverages aim to provide a focused relaxation experience by subtly influencing synaptic signaling in the brain, helping to promote relaxation while maintaining cognitive clarity. Kin Euphorics positions its offerings as a sophisticated alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks, allowing customers to enjoy social moments without compromising their well-being.

Zola

Series D in 2018
Zola, Inc. is a wedding company that offers a comprehensive suite of wedding planning and registry services. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Zola provides tools designed to streamline the wedding planning process, including personalized wedding websites, customizable registries, and detailed checklists. Couples can create a wedding website to share their stories and details, register for gifts and experiences from a curated collection, and utilize a checklist to manage tasks and deadlines. Additionally, the platform features a guest list tool that helps users collect addresses, send invitations, track RSVPs, and communicate with guests. Zola aims to enhance the wedding experience by combining modern technology with attentive customer service, supporting couples from engagement through to their wedding day and beyond.

Tala

Series C in 2018
Tala is a global financial technology company focused on delivering accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets, including Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. Through its mobile application, Tala provides users with instant access to credit, payments, savings, and transfer services, effectively integrating digital and cash ecosystems. By utilizing advanced data science and machine learning, Tala evaluates creditworthiness in real-time, allowing individuals without formal credit histories to receive personalized credit lines. This innovative approach empowers customers to manage their financial needs more effectively and promotes greater financial inclusion.

Billie

Seed Round in 2018
Billie Inc. is a wellness company based in New York that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving supplies and body products for women. Founded in 2017, Billie offers a range of products including razors, shaving cream, magnetic holders, razor cartridges, body wash, and body lotion. The company aims to provide women with a high-quality shaving experience without the added costs typically associated with such products. Billie's commitment is to ensure that women are prioritized in the shaving category, offering them everyday self-care solutions designed to meet their needs.

Shine

Series A in 2018
Shine is a developer of a self-care communication application designed to make well-being accessible. Their application is a messaging bot that gives out life advice and positive reinforcements including actionable tips based on confidence, daily happiness, mental health, productivity, and self-care audio challenges to grow on the go through sms texts on a daily basis, enabling people with anxiety and depression to get career and life advice to take proper care of themselves.

Co–Star

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Co–Star is powered by AI that merges NASA data with the insight of human astrologers.Co–Star facilitates new ways to relate to others. It’s a filter to express what can be hard to say of emotions and reactions, strengths and weaknesses, pasts and futures. It’s a tool to connect meaningfully with friends and lovers or to tread lightly with strangers and enemies.

Spruce Up

Seed Round in 2018
Spruce Up is a one-to-one personal shopping service for all things home and design. By combining data science with a personal stylist, they create professionally designed looks with hand-picked pieces that specifically fit your home, budget, and lifestyle.

Peanut App

Seed Round in 2017
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

Local Bushel

Seed Round in 2017
Local Bushel operates an online platform that connects local farms with restaurants and other wholesale buyers, facilitating the delivery of high-quality produce, meat, dairy, and eggs. Founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on providing sustainably sourced food that rivals the quality typically found in farmer's markets. By prioritizing transparency in food distribution, Local Bushel aims to transform the market by offering a convenient alternative to traditional food distributors. The platform ensures that users can access fresh ingredients directly from local farms, enhancing the supply chain for restaurants and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Reaction Commerce

Series A in 2017
Reaction Commerce, Inc. is a company that develops an open-source eCommerce platform designed to serve small and medium-sized businesses. The platform enables real-time merchandising, pricing, and promotions, along with live monitoring of conversions. It offers a range of features including promotion management, bitcoin integration, multi-vendor support, subscription products, and an easy-to-use interface for creating online shops. The platform is designed to be highly customizable, suitable for both shops and marketplaces, and is recognized as one of the largest JavaScript commerce projects on GitHub. Based in Santa Monica, California, Reaction Commerce has gained significant traction with over 14,000 signups for its managed cloud solution since its inception in 2013. As of April 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of The Rocket Science Group, LLC.

Reachify

Venture Round in 2017
At Reachify, our mission is to empower enterprise brands to make informed and confident software decisions. Through a unique approach that combines robust data collection, industry expertise, competitive insights, and a proprietary network of brand and vendor relationships, Reachify is helping brands navigate the $620 billion enterprise software industry and revolutionizing the way technology companies conduct their marketing and sales. Our business intelligence platform delivers real-time information, competitive analysis, and deep insights on enterprise software, vendors, and brands. We’ve listened to buyer frustrations about the challenges of picking the right vendor, and the challenges vendors face when prospecting buyers. Reachify has responded with tools to help both sides of the marketplace. ShortList for Buyers gives brands access to the most reliable information on enterprise technology and provides accurate recommendations for effective shortlisting. Sales Acceleration Tools for Vendors harnesses the power of buyer intelligence and insight to transform the sales funnel, ultimately impacting win rate. Reachify was founded by former VP of Direct at Brooks Brothers, Cindy Lincks, whose long career in the ecommerce industry and the challenges she faced in software evaluation led her to found the company in 2015. Lincks has also worked at IBM (formerly Coremetrics), enabling digital brands like; Williams Sonoma, Macy’s, and JCPenney, as well as Ogilvy & Mather, where she worked on accounts ranging from Time Warner Cable to SAP. Reachify is backed by leading investors: Forerunner, NEA, Female Founders Fund, Commerce Ventures, Beanstalk Ventures and Moonshots Capital. Sign up at www.reachify.com and follow us on LinkedIn to receive the latest updates!

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2017
Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. By connecting consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, it provides a convenient platform for customers to access a wide selection of premium products. The service is available in over 30 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, offering users an efficient way to order alcohol much like they would for food or transportation. Minibar Delivery aims to enhance the shopping experience by delivering quality beverages directly to consumers' doors.

Winky Lux

Seed Round in 2017
Winky Lux is a cosmetics company founded in 2015 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in manufacturing a wide range of color cosmetic products, including lip kits, shadow palettes, lipsticks, blushes, highlighters, and various eye and brow products. Winky Lux emphasizes high-quality, cruelty-free, and non-toxic ingredients, ensuring that its products are free from parabens and phthalates. The company is committed to sustainability and offers heavily pigmented cosmetic items designed to capture attention. By selling primarily online, Winky Lux aims to provide luxury products at affordable prices, making high-quality cosmetics accessible to a broader audience. Its products are also available through various retailers both in the United States and internationally.

Sawyer

Series A in 2017
Sawyer is a marketplace designed to connect children, parents, and providers of enriching activities. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking educational experiences for children of all ages, offering a variety of options such as yoga, dance, and craft classes. By providing technology solutions that streamline online registration and booking, Sawyer empowers small business owners, non-profits, and educational institutions to enhance their operations and impact. Additionally, it offers parents tools to manage their children's activities, helping them navigate early childhood development and discover local opportunities for learning and adventure. Sawyer aims to transform perceptions of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering discovery and joy in learning rather than solely focusing on academic performance.

Maven Clinic

Series A in 2017
Maven Clinic operates an on-demand digital care clinic focused on supporting mothers and families through conception, pregnancy, and postpartum phases. The clinic provides access to video appointments and private messaging with a network of women's and family health practitioners, along with a comprehensive family benefits platform. Its services encompass various tracks, including IVF, egg freezing, pregnancy, postpartum, partner support, adoption, surrogacy, and loss, in addition to career coaching and customized training for human resources professionals. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Maven Clinic caters to individuals, employers, and healthcare professionals, aiming to enhance family health and well-being through accessible digital care.

BentoBox

Series A in 2017
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed a mobile operations platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of restaurants. Founded in 2013, BentoBox provides tools to automate various tasks, including menu updates, social media management, event promotion, and gift card sales. Its platform also features functionalities such as search engine optimization, newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations, all designed to facilitate direct interactions between restaurants and their customers. By enabling restaurants to manage their online presence and revenue streams more effectively, BentoBox disrupts traditional third-party services, allowing dining establishments to prioritize their relationship with guests and drive higher profit margins through their own websites.

Tala

Series B in 2017
Tala is a global financial technology company focused on delivering accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets, including Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. Through its mobile application, Tala provides users with instant access to credit, payments, savings, and transfer services, effectively integrating digital and cash ecosystems. By utilizing advanced data science and machine learning, Tala evaluates creditworthiness in real-time, allowing individuals without formal credit histories to receive personalized credit lines. This innovative approach empowers customers to manage their financial needs more effectively and promotes greater financial inclusion.

EntryPoint

Seed Round in 2017
Entrypoint promises an unparalleled immersive web experience with unique applications for everyone from publishers to advertisers to retailers. Creators use our intuitive software to add custom, interactive experiences layered on top of their pre-recorded live-action footage, animations, and 360 livestreams. This enables imaginative storytelling, advertising, and e-commerce possibilities. Once finished, the experience lives on a simple URL, enabling it to be viewed on smartphones and desktop and shareable through social networks. While consumers engage with the content, extensive consumer engagement data is collected to help content-producers make their stories even more compelling.

Reaction Commerce

Venture Round in 2016
Reaction Commerce, Inc. is a company that develops an open-source eCommerce platform designed to serve small and medium-sized businesses. The platform enables real-time merchandising, pricing, and promotions, along with live monitoring of conversions. It offers a range of features including promotion management, bitcoin integration, multi-vendor support, subscription products, and an easy-to-use interface for creating online shops. The platform is designed to be highly customizable, suitable for both shops and marketplaces, and is recognized as one of the largest JavaScript commerce projects on GitHub. Based in Santa Monica, California, Reaction Commerce has gained significant traction with over 14,000 signups for its managed cloud solution since its inception in 2013. As of April 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of The Rocket Science Group, LLC.

Rockets of Awesome

Seed Round in 2016
Rockets of Awesome is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in children's apparel. The company offers a subscription model that delivers curated boxes of clothing to parents, allowing them to personalize selections based on their children's preferences. By utilizing technology and data, Rockets of Awesome aims to streamline the shopping experience, enabling parents to provide their children with the freedom to choose from a variety of styles, patterns, and colors. This innovative approach seeks to transform the way parents shop for kids' clothing, emphasizing personalization and exceptional merchandise.

Boon + Gable

Seed Round in 2016
Boon + Gable is a personal shopping service that offers a unique online platform for fashion enthusiasts. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company provides users with a mobile application that connects them to personal stylists who curate selections of clothing tailored to individual preferences. Clients receive a monthly delivery of recommended items, allowing them to try on various pieces, including shoes, jeans, and shirts, within the comfort of their own homes. The service is powered by a recommendation engine known as Clark, which analyzes user profiles to filter clothing choices based on style, size, budget, and needs. This innovative approach enables users to purchase items they love while returning the rest, effectively transforming the shopping experience.

Primary

Series A in 2016
Primary makes clothes for kids and builds a better experience for busy parents to shop for them. It aims to be the most inclusive kid's clothing brand, offering high-quality essentials at affordable prices. Rather than chasing the trend, Primary offers thoughtfully designed clothing without logos, slogans, or sequins. They take a gender-neutral approach, with a broad range of colors available for babies and kids 0-12, without prescribing what is for girls or boys. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Project September

Seed Round in 2016
Project September is a mobile shopping app that allows a deeper, more immediate connection between fashion and design influencers, their audiences and the brands they love. For the first time ever, consumers can bridge the gap between online shopping and social browsing by tapping an image to instantly make a purchase. It takes advantage of the rapidly growing wave of user-generated fashion content to create a beautifully immersive experience that users don’t want to end. The visual shopping platform is designed as a shoppable, digital magazine spread, where individuals share their work and direct their followers to where an item can be purchased. The app allows users to discover and immediately shop fashion and beauty images pulled directly from social media platforms like Instagram or Pinterest. Project September was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, USA.

Sawyer

Seed Round in 2016
Sawyer is a marketplace designed to connect children, parents, and providers of enriching activities. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking educational experiences for children of all ages, offering a variety of options such as yoga, dance, and craft classes. By providing technology solutions that streamline online registration and booking, Sawyer empowers small business owners, non-profits, and educational institutions to enhance their operations and impact. Additionally, it offers parents tools to manage their children's activities, helping them navigate early childhood development and discover local opportunities for learning and adventure. Sawyer aims to transform perceptions of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering discovery and joy in learning rather than solely focusing on academic performance.

Maven Clinic

Seed Round in 2016
Maven Clinic operates an on-demand digital care clinic focused on supporting mothers and families through conception, pregnancy, and postpartum phases. The clinic provides access to video appointments and private messaging with a network of women's and family health practitioners, along with a comprehensive family benefits platform. Its services encompass various tracks, including IVF, egg freezing, pregnancy, postpartum, partner support, adoption, surrogacy, and loss, in addition to career coaching and customized training for human resources professionals. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Maven Clinic caters to individuals, employers, and healthcare professionals, aiming to enhance family health and well-being through accessible digital care.

Lover.ly

Series A in 2016
Lover.ly is a wedding planning platform that assists couples in organizing their special day by providing a wealth of resources and inspiration. The platform features a vast array of articles and tools designed to help couples discover unique ideas and make informed decisions about their weddings. Lover.ly serves as a trusted resource for modern couples, offering a weekly free newsletter to keep them updated on planning tips. Its comprehensive range of services simplifies the wedding planning process, enabling couples to easily manage and execute every detail of their celebration.

Landit

Seed Round in 2016
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.

LearnLux

Seed Round in 2016
LearnLux is a digital, independent financial, and benefits education platform. It provides unbiased, customized financial education to better the way people make financial decisions. For partners, LearnLux empowers employers to offer financial wellness as a benefit.

Zola

Series B in 2015
Zola, Inc. is a wedding company that offers a comprehensive suite of wedding planning and registry services. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, Zola provides tools designed to streamline the wedding planning process, including personalized wedding websites, customizable registries, and detailed checklists. Couples can create a wedding website to share their stories and details, register for gifts and experiences from a curated collection, and utilize a checklist to manage tasks and deadlines. Additionally, the platform features a guest list tool that helps users collect addresses, send invitations, track RSVPs, and communicate with guests. Zola aims to enhance the wedding experience by combining modern technology with attentive customer service, supporting couples from engagement through to their wedding day and beyond.

BentoBox

Seed Round in 2015
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed a mobile operations platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of restaurants. Founded in 2013, BentoBox provides tools to automate various tasks, including menu updates, social media management, event promotion, and gift card sales. Its platform also features functionalities such as search engine optimization, newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations, all designed to facilitate direct interactions between restaurants and their customers. By enabling restaurants to manage their online presence and revenue streams more effectively, BentoBox disrupts traditional third-party services, allowing dining establishments to prioritize their relationship with guests and drive higher profit margins through their own websites.

Tala

Series A in 2015
Tala is a global financial technology company focused on delivering accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets, including Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. Through its mobile application, Tala provides users with instant access to credit, payments, savings, and transfer services, effectively integrating digital and cash ecosystems. By utilizing advanced data science and machine learning, Tala evaluates creditworthiness in real-time, allowing individuals without formal credit histories to receive personalized credit lines. This innovative approach empowers customers to manage their financial needs more effectively and promotes greater financial inclusion.

Culinary Agents

Series A in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.

Maven Clinic

Seed Round in 2015
Maven Clinic operates an on-demand digital care clinic focused on supporting mothers and families through conception, pregnancy, and postpartum phases. The clinic provides access to video appointments and private messaging with a network of women's and family health practitioners, along with a comprehensive family benefits platform. Its services encompass various tracks, including IVF, egg freezing, pregnancy, postpartum, partner support, adoption, surrogacy, and loss, in addition to career coaching and customized training for human resources professionals. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Maven Clinic caters to individuals, employers, and healthcare professionals, aiming to enhance family health and well-being through accessible digital care.

Handwriting.io

Series A in 2015
Handwriting.io is a technology company that offers a platform for digital handwriting, allowing businesses to integrate personalized handwritten messages into their mobile apps, desktop applications, and websites. By creating digital versions of handwriting, the company enables users to send printed notes or personalized emails that enhance communication and strengthen brand identity. This platform not only helps businesses increase sales but also fosters more authentic interactions with customers, employees, and the media. Additionally, Handwriting.io provides a messaging solution that allows for customized, animated messages featuring unique handwriting styles and effects, transforming the chat experience with real 3D handwriting.

Ringly

Series A in 2015
Ringly designs and develops wearable technology solutions that are compact in size, but powerful in functionality. It is our belief that technology can blend more seamlessly into our lives and provide frictionless interactions with our environment, our devices and our selves. We get excited about pushing boundaries and solving big problems that will make our world a more enjoyable place to live. In 2015, we began shipping our first product and became an industry leader in fashionable wearable technology. We’ve built a specialized and integrated team that controls every aspect of the business including design, brand, software, hardware and manufacturing.

Culinary Agents

Seed Round in 2015
Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching platform tailored for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company aims to empower both aspiring and established professionals by providing easy access to career-related information and job opportunities. The platform facilitates job marketing, recruitment, and employer branding solutions, helping businesses attract top talent. Culinary Agents fosters a community that spans the United States, encompassing a diverse range of roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, and other hospitality sectors. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on innovation, relationship-building, and integrity in all its endeavors.

Eloquii

Series A in 2014
ELOQUII offers an online plus size clothing store featuring women's plus size fashion, clothes, and accessories. The company designs trend-leading, fast fashion apparel in sizes 14-28 under its own brand. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York and Columbus, Ohio.

Lover.ly

Series A in 2014
Lover.ly is a wedding planning platform that assists couples in organizing their special day by providing a wealth of resources and inspiration. The platform features a vast array of articles and tools designed to help couples discover unique ideas and make informed decisions about their weddings. Lover.ly serves as a trusted resource for modern couples, offering a weekly free newsletter to keep them updated on planning tips. Its comprehensive range of services simplifies the wedding planning process, enabling couples to easily manage and execute every detail of their celebration.

Viyet Inc

Seed Round in 2014
Viyet Inc operates an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of designer furniture, including a wide range of products such as chairs, tables, lamps, storage units, decorative objects, and textiles. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform caters to both sellers and buyers of high-end furniture. It provides a comprehensive consignment service that streamlines the selling process for owners, covering aspects from photography to logistics. Buyers benefit from access to luxury designer pieces at competitive prices, often significantly lower than retail. As of February 2018, Viyet Inc functions as a subsidiary of Sotheby's, enhancing its position in the luxury home goods market.

WOMeN.COM

Seed Round in 2014
Women.com is an online interactive publishing platform designed to support and promote women's content, conversation, and community. It serves as a destination where women can engage in discussions, share experiences, and express their unique voices. The platform features an online forum that encourages communication among women, allowing them to exchange knowledge and insights. Additionally, Women.com offers interactive elements such as quizzes, further enhancing user engagement and fostering a sense of community. By creating a space for women to connect and collaborate, Women.com aims to empower its users and amplify their voices.

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2014
Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. By connecting consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, it provides a convenient platform for customers to access a wide selection of premium products. The service is available in over 30 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, offering users an efficient way to order alcohol much like they would for food or transportation. Minibar Delivery aims to enhance the shopping experience by delivering quality beverages directly to consumers' doors.

Manicube

Series A in 2014
Manicube is a company focused on enhancing the lives of working women by transforming personal care services. It offers quick and affordable manicure services directly at the workplace, collaborating with corporate HR departments to bring licensed nail technicians to provide 15-minute manicures in convenient locations such as conference rooms or employee service areas. The service caters to busy professionals, allowing them to easily book, modify, and pay for appointments through the Manicube website. Operating in major markets including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston, Manicube also extends its offerings to include male grooming services.

Dating Ring

Seed Round in 2014
Dating Ring is an online dating company that specializes in matchmaking services, offering a personalized experience for its members. Users create private profiles, and each week, a dedicated matchmaker selects a new match for them, addressing the inefficiencies often found in traditional online dating. The service operates in major cities like New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Los Angeles, and utilizes a freemium business model with paid plans ranging from $30 to $60 per month. By connecting individuals through curated hangouts and facilitating date arrangements, Dating Ring aims to redefine the concept of love and friendship in the modern dating landscape.
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