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Oula Raises $28M Series B to Expand Nationally and Offer New Services
Oula Raises $28M Series B to Expand Nationally and Offer New Services
This week, Oula — the modern maternity center that delivers an evidence-based, personalized pregnancy experience — announced their $28…
Female Founders Fund
Feb 23
Solving for Africa’s Environmental Data Scarcity with Amini AI
Solving for Africa’s Environmental Data Scarcity with Amini AI
We are thrilled to welcome the latest addition to the Female Founders Fund portfolio, Amini AI — an AI start-up led by Kate Kallot…
Female Founders Fund
Dec 4, 2023
Key Factors Founders Should Consider when Navigating Layoffs
Key Factors Founders Should Consider when Navigating Layoffs
By Jennifer Dulksi, Founder & CEO of Rising Team
Female Founders Fund
Nov 30, 2023
A Founder’s Guide to Cutting Burn
A Founder’s Guide to Cutting Burn
By Mariah Chase, fmr. ELOQUII CEO
Female Founders Fund
Oct 16, 2023
Revolutionizing Skincare Through Biotech: An Interview with Mother Science CEO Jessica Goldin
Revolutionizing Skincare Through Biotech: An Interview with Mother Science CEO Jessica Goldin
Today we are thrilled to welcome Mother Science — a skincare company founded by Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, violinist Ann Marie…
Female Founders Fund
May 9, 2023
2022 Review of Funding for Female Founders
2022 Review of Funding for Female Founders
Female founders prove resilience in a tough market
Female Founders Fund
Apr 3, 2023
MilkBar’s Founder on Building the Most Beloved Dessert Brand in the World
MilkBar’s Founder on Building the Most Beloved Dessert Brand in the World
Today we are thrilled to welcome the latest — and sweetest — addition to the Female Founders Fund portfolio, Milk Bar — the award winning…
Female Founders Fund
Feb 7, 2023
Rebuilding Maternal Healthcare from the Ground Up: An Interview with Oula’s Co-Founders
Rebuilding Maternal Healthcare from the Ground Up: An Interview with Oula’s Co-Founders
Last week, Oula — the modern maternity center that delivers an evidence-based, personalized pregnancy experience — announced their $19.1…
Female Founders Fund
Jan 24, 2023
2021 Review of Funding for Female Founders
2021 Review of Funding for Female Founders
Female founders broke barriers across IPOs, growth rounds and acquisitions.
Female Founders Fund
Apr 11, 2022
The Future of B2B Climate Tech: Sustainability Enterprise Software
The Future of B2B Climate Tech: Sustainability Enterprise Software
For those who have been following the major venture capital investment trends over the previous year, climate tech is a vertical that has…
Female Founders Fund
Mar 15, 2022
Pet Accessories for the Millennial Pet Parent: An Interview with Fable Founder Sophie Bakalar
Pet Accessories for the Millennial Pet Parent: An Interview with Fable Founder Sophie Bakalar
Fable, the luxury pet accessories brand that makes stylish, high-quality everyday goods for urban pets and their parents, just raised a $9…
Female Founders Fund
Jan 18, 2022
The Future of Social Commerce Lies With Gen-Z
The Future of Social Commerce Lies With Gen-Z
Three major trends are shaping today’s e-commerce market. First and foremost, Gen-Z is quickly becoming the most influential shopper in…
Female Founders Fund
Oct 7, 2021
Maven Clinic Announces a $110M Series D to Accelerate Growth in Family Health
Maven Clinic Announces a $110M Series D to Accelerate Growth in Family Health
Maven Clinic, the largest virtual healthcare clinic for women’s and family health, today announces the close of their $110 million Series D…
Female Founders Fund
Aug 17, 2021
Introducing Culturally Competent Healthcare with HUED
Introducing Culturally Competent Healthcare with HUED
Last September, Female Founders Fund brought on Entrepreneur in Residence, Kimberly Wilson, Founder and CEO of HUED. HUED is a healthcare…
Female Founders Fund
Aug 10, 2021
How Wagmo is Supporting the Pet Parenting Journey: An Interview with Founder & CEO Christie Horvath
How Wagmo is Supporting the Pet Parenting Journey: An Interview with Founder & CEO Christie Horvath
Today, pet insurance startup Wagmo announced their $12.5 million Series A financing, led by Revolution Ventures with participation from…
Female Founders Fund
Jul 6, 2021
How to Run a Best in Class Virtual Annual Meeting
How to Run a Best in Class Virtual Annual Meeting
When the March 2020 lockdown hit, I was scared. Not just for the obvious reasons, but also because at Female Founders Fund, we run a very…
Emily St. Denis
Jun 23, 2021
Juneteenth 2021: Progress Update & Reaffirming our Commitment
Juneteenth 2021: Progress Update & Reaffirming our Commitment
Female Founders Fund is a part of the growing number of venture capital firms, startups, and corporations recognizing Juneteenth as a…
Female Founders Fund
Jun 17, 2021
Our Bet on Menopause: Welcoming Kindra to the FFF Portfolio
Our Bet on Menopause: Welcoming Kindra to the FFF Portfolio
Since inception, Female Founders Fund has been tracking and investing behind both technological and business model innovation in women’s…
Female Founders Fund
Jun 15, 2021
How the Founder of Fave is Bridging the Gap Between Fans & Creators
How the Founder of Fave is Bridging the Gap Between Fans & Creators
After seven years at Google, Jacquelle Amankonah Horton knew there was a white space in social between fans and creators. She plans to fill…
Female Founders Fund
May 18, 2021
Why Shivani Siroya’s Pandemic Inspiration was a Cockroach
Why Shivani Siroya’s Pandemic Inspiration was a Cockroach
A cockroach is not the most obvious source of inspiration that comes to mind for the CEO of a global fintech company, yet Tala CEO &…
Female Founders Fund
May 12, 2021
2020 Review of Funding for Female Founders
2020 Review of Funding for Female Founders
COVID-19 Pullbacks Balanced By Upward Trends in Digital Health, Female-Led Social Networks
Female Founders Fund
Apr 1, 2021
Cosmetics Made “Avec Amour”: Backing Violette’s Vision for Clean Beauty
Cosmetics Made “Avec Amour”: Backing Violette’s Vision for Clean Beauty
We are thrilled to back Parisian makeup artist Violette’s first line of cosmetics, made “avec amour” for people and the planet, and…
Female Founders Fund
Mar 30, 2021
How Female CEO’s Building Social Networks Are Put User Safety First
How Female CEO’s Building Social Networks Are Put User Safety First
In the wake of Bumble’s successful IPO, we examined what happens when women are the ones leading and building social networks.
Female Founders Fund
Mar 2, 2021
Personalizing Healthcare with Base Founder, Lola Priego
Personalizing Healthcare with Base Founder, Lola Priego
Today, at-home lab testing and smart app combo Base announces their $3.4M Seed round with investors including Female Founders Fund…
Female Founders Fund
Feb 9, 2021
Happy New Year & Reflections on 2020 from Female Founders Fund
Happy New Year & Reflections on 2020 from Female Founders Fund
Dear Friends,
Female Founders Fund
Jan 6, 2021
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