Published inFemale Founders Fund·Jul 26Announcing Adrianna Samaniego’s Promotion to PartnerToday we are thrilled to announce Adrianna Samaniego’s well-deserved promotion to Partner at Female Founders Fund. Since joining FFF three years ago, Adrianna has evaluated over 7,000 deals, played a crucial role in over 20 investments, and provided invaluable support to our portfolio founders. Adrianna’s passion for long-term investing, coupled…Venture Capital2 min readVenture Capital2 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·May 9Revolutionizing Skincare Through Biotech: An Interview with Mother Science CEO Jessica GoldinWe are thrilled to welcome the latest addition to the Female Founders Fund portfolio, Mother Science — a revolutionary biotech skincare brand founded by Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, violinist Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger, and beauty industry veteran Jessica Goldin. Today Mother Science announces their $6.2M seed round led by Female Founders…Fundraising5 min readFundraising5 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Apr 32022 Review of Funding for Female FoundersFemale founders prove resilience in a tough market — 2022 was a year of recalibration in the venture capital market as VC activity declined from 2021’s all-time highs. Geopolitical conflicts, rising interest rates, sky-high inflation, and strained supply chains all contributed to uncertainty in the market which caused many investors to pause and exercise more conservative investment practices. As…Female Founders11 min readFemale Founders11 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Feb 7Milk Bar’s Founder on Building the Most Beloved Dessert Brand in the WorldToday we are thrilled to welcome the latest — and sweetest — addition to the Female Founders Fund portfolio, Milk Bar — the award winning bakery and dessert brand with a cult-like following. Founded by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi in 2008, Milk Bar has grown from its…Female Founders9 min readFemale Founders9 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Jan 24Rebuilding Maternal Healthcare from the Ground Up: An Interview with Oula’s Co-FoundersLast week, Oula — the modern maternity center that delivers an evidence-based, personalized pregnancy experience — announced their $19.1 million Series A led by 8VC with participation from existing investors including Chelsea Clinton’s fund, Metrodora; Female Founders Fund; Collaborative Fund; and Alumni Ventures. This brings Oula’s total funding to $22.3…Healthcare8 min readHealthcare8 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Apr 11, 20222021 Review of Funding for Female FoundersFemale founders broke barriers across IPOs, growth rounds and acquisitions. We are back again with our Annual Review of Funding for Female Founders in 2021. …Female Founders9 min readFemale Founders9 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Mar 15, 2022The Future of B2B Climate Tech: Sustainability Enterprise SoftwareFor those who have been following the major venture capital investment trends over the previous year, climate tech is a vertical that has undoubtedly been pushed to the forefront of not only investment, but public discourse. And for good reason. In 2021 alone, the US experienced 20 major climate disasters…Female Founders8 min readFemale Founders8 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Jan 18, 2022Pet Accessories for the Millennial Pet Parent: An Interview with Fable Founder Sophie BakalarFable, the luxury pet accessories brand that makes stylish, high-quality everyday goods for urban pets and their parents, just raised a $9 million Series A led by 14W, with participation from Female Founders Fund and Slow Ventures. …Pets5 min readPets5 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Oct 7, 2021The Future of Social Commerce Lies With Gen-ZThree major trends are shaping today’s e-commerce market. First and foremost, Gen-Z is quickly becoming the most influential shopper in America. More importantly, this consumer has spurred a new approach to traditional e-commerce- one that revolves around community. Yet, the current social media giants are failing to meet the needs…Generation Z12 min readGeneration Z12 min read
Published inFemale Founders Fund·Aug 17, 2021Maven Clinic Announces a $110M Series D to Accelerate Growth in Family HealthMaven Clinic, the largest virtual healthcare clinic for women’s and family health, today announces the close of their $110 million Series D funding round, co-led by Dragoneer Investment Group and Lux Capital, with participation from BOND and existing investors Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, and Icon Ventures. Maven also welcomed Oprah Winfrey…Healthcare6 min readHealthcare6 min read
