XFactor Ventures

Diem is building a social search engine. It’s a dedicated place for people to search, collect, discover and share information, inspired by the way women have been passing knowledge to each other for centuries. Think of it like the best and biggest group chat you’ve ever been a part of, where all the important, silly, quick, private, and frenetic knowledge you share is organized and stored for everyone to benefit from. Diem incentivizes the community to generate content and harnesses this data to build proprietary search algorithms that will enable people to discover, and visualize, the collective knowledge of entire communities in just a few seconds. Diem was co-founded by Emma Bates & Divia Singh in 2020.

August is a lifestyle period brand dedicated to reimagining periods to be powerful.

Elektra Health is a digital health platform focused on perimenopause and menopause. It addresses gaps in care by offering education, community, and access to medical expertise, helping women navigate hormonal changes with reduced stigma. The service provides telemedicine with clinicians, an evidence-based educational program, and a private community to support informed decision-making and ongoing management of menopause symptoms. By combining information, clinical care, and peer support, Elektra Health aims to empower women to maintain wellbeing as they transition through perimenopause and menopause.

Attn: Grace is a Cambridge‑based company that designs and sells natural personal care products for women with urinary incontinence. Its line includes pads, briefs, liners and wipes made from plant‑based materials and sugarcane waste fibers, offering high‑performance, skin‑safe protection. Founded in 2019 by Mia Abbruzzese and Alexandra Fennell, the firm is a Certified B Corp. that focuses on reducing stigma around incontinence and providing reliable information and treatment options. Products are sold online and packaged elegantly for discreet use.

Chief is a private membership network founded in 2019 by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan that connects senior women executives across the United States. It describes itself as the largest community of senior women leaders, with representation from more than 10,000 organizations and 77% of Fortune 100 companies; more than 40% of members hold C-suite roles. Membership offers executive coaching in one-on-one or small-group formats, including Core peer groups and individualized coaching, plus year-round programming such as roundtables, conferences, and editorial content. The network provides a built-in community through physical clubhouses in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., with partnerships with Industrious and Soho House for members outside clubhouse cities. Chief also runs a grant program to reduce financial barriers for executives facing identity-based inequity and nonprofit sector employees, having provided nearly $10 million in grants since inception. It has been recognized by TIME and Fast Company for influence and innovation.

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.