Female Founders Fund

Female Founders Fund, established in 2013 and based in New York, is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology companies founded by women. The fund focuses on sectors such as software, TMT, and emerging technologies, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. It typically invests between $60,000 and $150,000 in up to 30 companies per fund, seeking impact investments in areas like financial services, health, and education.

Layla Alexander

Investment Analyst

Emily St. Denis

Operating Partner

Anu Duggal

Founding Partner

Adrianna Samaniego

Partner

Selina Tobaccowala

Venture Partner

Past deals in Hairdressing

Ceremonia

Series A in 2023
Ceremonia is a modern haircare brand that draws inspiration from Latin heritage, aiming to celebrate and empower the next generation of Latinx individuals. Set to launch this fall, the company focuses on providing hair care products designed to nourish the scalp, combat frizz, promote hair growth, and enhance shine. Ceremonia emphasizes the use of sustainable and chemical-free ingredients, allowing users to repair and improve the health of their hair while embracing their natural beauty.

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.

Ceremonia

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ceremonia is a modern haircare brand that draws inspiration from Latin heritage, aiming to celebrate and empower the next generation of Latinx individuals. Set to launch this fall, the company focuses on providing hair care products designed to nourish the scalp, combat frizz, promote hair growth, and enhance shine. Ceremonia emphasizes the use of sustainable and chemical-free ingredients, allowing users to repair and improve the health of their hair while embracing their natural beauty.

RadSwan

Seed Round in 2019
RadSwan is a consumer goods company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in fashion and beauty products tailored for black women. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on hair care and protective styling needs, offering a range of synthetic hair extensions, wigs, and accessories. RadSwan aims to provide women with versatile hairstyle options while minimizing the need to manipulate their natural hair. With a commitment to social consciousness, RadSwan caters to digitally savvy and time-conscious customers, ensuring they have access to high-quality products that meet their styling requirements.

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.
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