Women At The Helm

Simplifyber develops biomaterial-based apparel and soft Goods using a proprietary additive manufacturing process that forms clothing and related items from cellulose-based materials. By eliminating sewing and traditional assembly lines, the company aims to transform the fashion supply chain toward sustainable, closed-loop production. The technology enables biodegradable garments, footwear, furniture, and accessories while reducing waste, carbon emissions, and water use associated with conventional textile manufacturing. Simplifyber emphasizes plant-based formulas and scalable manufacturing methods, offering an alternative to the legacy factory system that seeks to lower environmental and social impacts of apparel production. Through its process, the company seeks to provide durable, recyclable, and sustainable products that align with circular economy principles.

Testmate Health is a medtech startup and award-winning spin-off of the University of Geneva in Switzerland. It has developed a smartphone-compatible platform test kit capable of diagnosing diseases based on identifiable DNA or RNA sequences without the need for a laboratory, delivering results in minutes at home. The initial product is a rapid urine self-test for the four most common sexually transmitted infections, designed to be used outside clinical settings and to provide a smartphone-scanable result that supports immediate access to treatment if needed. The platform uses DNA isothermal technology to detect infectious diseases with identifiable DNA, enabling home testing without laboratory submission. Further test kits for additional diseases are in development to empower users to monitor their health from home.

Sway is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in regenerative design solutions aimed at addressing plastic pollution. Co-founded by Julia Marsh, Matt Mayes, and Leland Maschmeyer, Sway focuses on developing bioplastics made from seaweed, which serve as compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, specifically starting with flexible packaging. The company's products are engineered to match the essential performance qualities of conventional plastics while being compatible with existing infrastructure, allowing clients to scale their operations effectively and achieve sustainability goals.

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.

OneRoof connects people living in the same building to form a resourceful, fun, and supportive neighbor community. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Hey Jane is a telehealth startup that connects patients to healthcare providers that offer online medical consultations. The company's innovative Complete Care model utilizes technology for unparalleled layers of support: medical, emotional, and social. Since 2021, Hey Jane has helped nearly 20,000 patients get the care they need. And this is only the beginning; soon, we will reimagine care for even more common but underserved treatments, with the ultimate goal of becoming the most trusted healthcare company out there—one that pushes the boundaries of access with convenient, inclusive, and patient-driven care.

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.

Simplifyber develops biomaterial-based apparel and soft Goods using a proprietary additive manufacturing process that forms clothing and related items from cellulose-based materials. By eliminating sewing and traditional assembly lines, the company aims to transform the fashion supply chain toward sustainable, closed-loop production. The technology enables biodegradable garments, footwear, furniture, and accessories while reducing waste, carbon emissions, and water use associated with conventional textile manufacturing. Simplifyber emphasizes plant-based formulas and scalable manufacturing methods, offering an alternative to the legacy factory system that seeks to lower environmental and social impacts of apparel production. Through its process, the company seeks to provide durable, recyclable, and sustainable products that align with circular economy principles.

Realworld operates a life management platform that consolidates finances, health, insurance, and other personal information into a single interface. The service offers a financial dashboard for tracking spending and net worth, secure smart document storage for important files, and automated calendar reminders for essential tasks. It leverages AI-driven insights to help users optimize routines, prioritize decisions, and improve personal organization. By integrating multiple aspects of daily life, Realworld aims to simplify adulthood and empower individuals to manage their information and financial decisions more efficiently.

Mahmee is an integrated care delivery platform focused on maternal and infant health. It aims to bridge critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, which faces high maternity costs and mortality rates, particularly among Black mothers and infants. By providing a digital infrastructure, Mahmee connects patients, independent health professionals, and large healthcare organizations to enhance access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. The platform features a care management system that links health records for mothers and their babies, identifying clinical risks and facilitating collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners. This enables healthcare providers to share care plans effectively, ensuring coordinated care. Additionally, Mahmee's marketplace allows new and expecting parents to discover community-based perinatal health providers and access care quickly, both in-person and virtually.

Itselectric specializes in providing curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for urban environments, aiming to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The company addresses infrastructure challenges by offering affordable public charging services that enhance access to charging stations. Utilizing a behind-the-meter approach, Itselectric draws excess electrical supply from nearby buildings, allowing property owners to benefit financially while contributing to a cleaner environment. By increasing the availability of EV charging points, Itselectric supports the transition to electric vehicles, promoting healthier communities with improved air quality.

Founded in 2020, Venus Aerospace is a startup focused on engineering the future of hypersonic flight. The company specializes in developing rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE) and high-speed vehicles for research, defense, and commercial missions, aiming to provide fast transportation with improved range and performance at a cost-effective rate.

Dogdrop operates dog daycare centers in Los Angeles, providing drop-off and pick-up for dogs at flexible times and locations. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, it combines physical locations for dog recreation and socialization with a direct-to-consumer line of dog care essentials for owners. The facilities are described as intimate, well-designed, and tech-enabled to support training, play, and social interaction. Dogdrop serves dog parents by offering reliable care when owners are busy or traveling, supported by products and services that cater to at-home needs.

Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven healthcare solutions for women. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features a range of services including birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and doctor locators. The platform empowers women to make informed decisions about their health by facilitating access to both in-office appointments and virtual care. Recognizing that traditional healthcare systems often overlook women's needs, Tia aims to create a distinctly female-centered model of care that addresses the unique healthcare challenges women face.

Founded in 2020, Venus Aerospace is a startup focused on engineering the future of hypersonic flight. The company specializes in developing rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE) and high-speed vehicles for research, defense, and commercial missions, aiming to provide fast transportation with improved range and performance at a cost-effective rate.

OOVA is a fertility diagnostic company that develops a personalized fertility assessment platform based on a paper-based urine test strip that measures hormones in daily samples. The system builds a longitudinal fertility profile using biochemistry and artificial intelligence to guide cycle management, menstrual health after pregnancy, and progression toward menopause. Originating as a spin-out from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, OOVA aims to help users understand pregnancy prospects, identify reasons for conception challenges, and detect reproductive health issues such as PCOS. Its test kit measures luteinizing hormone and progesterone over a short window, with results delivered through a mobile application to support wellness guidance for users and input for healthcare providers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company focuses on consumer-accessible diagnostics designed to empower women in conceiving and monitoring reproductive health.

Inaru is a vertically integrated company transforming agricultural supply chains, initially focusing on cacao and coffee. It enhances stakeholders' value by operating entirely vertically, enabling them to capture up to 40 times the raw crop's worth.

Realworld operates a life management platform that consolidates finances, health, insurance, and other personal information into a single interface. The service offers a financial dashboard for tracking spending and net worth, secure smart document storage for important files, and automated calendar reminders for essential tasks. It leverages AI-driven insights to help users optimize routines, prioritize decisions, and improve personal organization. By integrating multiple aspects of daily life, Realworld aims to simplify adulthood and empower individuals to manage their information and financial decisions more efficiently.

Founded in 2016, Fuse Inventory offers a SaaS-based platform for inventory planning and management. Its core product, also named Fuse Inventory, provides demand forecasting and automated reorder prompts to prevent stock-outs or overstocks. The platform consolidates sales, forecast, and inventory data into a single interface.

Mahmee is an integrated care delivery platform focused on maternal and infant health. It aims to bridge critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system, which faces high maternity costs and mortality rates, particularly among Black mothers and infants. By providing a digital infrastructure, Mahmee connects patients, independent health professionals, and large healthcare organizations to enhance access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. The platform features a care management system that links health records for mothers and their babies, identifying clinical risks and facilitating collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners. This enables healthcare providers to share care plans effectively, ensuring coordinated care. Additionally, Mahmee's marketplace allows new and expecting parents to discover community-based perinatal health providers and access care quickly, both in-person and virtually.

Founded in 2010, Haute Hijab is a Chicago-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of hijabs for women. It offers a variety of fabrics and styles, including underscarves with antimicrobial properties and sun protection, and hijab magnets for secure and damage-free wear.

Fly with Breeze is a food and beverage company that provides on-demand airport-focused food service through web and mobile platforms. It enables travelers at airports to order and pay for meals, beverages and sundries for near-term delivery to their location, with customization options for dietary preferences including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. The service targets passengers in transit, aiming to offer convenient, timely access to meals and related items at airports.

The Riveter is a membership-based coworking and community platform focused on women and allies. It provides shared workspaces and office services, including individual offices, floating and dedicated desks, and private offices, as well as wellness amenities such as fitness studios and meditation rooms. The company offers event and pop-up retail spaces for members to host and sell, and delivers programming through daily workshops, skill-building sessions, and conversations aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and professionals. By combining workspace with a curated wellness and community experience, The Riveter supports members in running their businesses and pursuing professional development. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven healthcare solutions for women. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features a range of services including birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and doctor locators. The platform empowers women to make informed decisions about their health by facilitating access to both in-office appointments and virtual care. Recognizing that traditional healthcare systems often overlook women's needs, Tia aims to create a distinctly female-centered model of care that addresses the unique healthcare challenges women face.

Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

SmartGift, Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in global gift commerce, marketing, and data platforms. The company transforms traditional e-commerce into personalized experiential gifting, enhancing the transactional process with tailored gift recommendations. SmartGift's platform is utilized by top brands such as 1-800-Flowers, EXPRESS, and Under Armour to improve peer-to-peer gift recommendations, shopping experiences, and customer engagement. By leveraging AI and real-time gifting data, the company helps organizations engage with employees, partners, and clients through thoughtful gifts, ultimately lowering customer acquisition costs and increasing purchase frequency and lifetime value.

Founded in 2018, StyleRow is a design company that simplifies the design process for professionals. Its online platform connects high-end brands, showrooms, designers, and architects, facilitating project management, collaboration, and purchasing.

Fathom AI develops a predictive analytics platform for fitness content providers. It uses bio-data-driven personalization to increase user engagement by recommending ideal daily workouts and personalized recovery activities, helping providers build brand trust and encourage self-mastery.

The Riveter is a membership-based coworking and community platform focused on women and allies. It provides shared workspaces and office services, including individual offices, floating and dedicated desks, and private offices, as well as wellness amenities such as fitness studios and meditation rooms. The company offers event and pop-up retail spaces for members to host and sell, and delivers programming through daily workshops, skill-building sessions, and conversations aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and professionals. By combining workspace with a curated wellness and community experience, The Riveter supports members in running their businesses and pursuing professional development. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seattle, Washington.