MINU creates mineral-powered sun and skincare products that elevate skin wellness for all skin tones and types. Our founding team has 70+ years of experience caring for skin (Neutrogena, Nestle Skin Health, Stanford Dermatology).
Naked Sundays
Seed Round in 2023
Naked Sundays is an e-commerce platform specializing in personal care products that blend sunscreen and skincare. The company offers a range of vegan and cruelty-free items designed for women, including mists, cremes, serums, moisturizers, primers, collagen boosters, and lip oils. Naked Sundays focuses on creating formulations that avoid harmful ingredients such as oxybenzone, mineral oil, and parabens, catering to health-conscious consumers. By prioritizing both skincare and sun protection, the brand aims to meet the growing demand for innovative and skin-friendly products in the beauty market.
SolaWave is a company focused on creating innovative skincare tools and topicals suitable for all genders and skin tones. The firm manufactures advanced beauty care products that integrate four key dermatological functions: microcurrents, red light therapy, warming, and vibration. These tools are designed to enhance collagen production, diminish acne and hyperpigmentation, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, offering users a comprehensive approach to skincare.
Reflekt Me
Funding Round in 2022
Reflekt Me is an innovative enterprise focused on enhancing representation, diversity, and inclusion in eCommerce. The company develops a user experience software that allows eCommerce platforms to display products in a way that reflects the diverse characteristics of their shoppers, such as size, skin tone, and hair texture. By utilizing user-generated content and influencer insights, Reflekt Me creates a dynamic shopping experience that resonates with consumers, enabling them to see individuals who resemble themselves using and discussing various products. This approach not only engages customers but also fosters community and loyalty, ultimately leading to increased sales and satisfaction. With a team comprising Ph.D. level sociologists, multicultural insights specialists, and technologists, Reflekt Me's solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including fashion, beauty, and personal care, ensuring that every shopper can find products that suit their unique needs.
MINU
Pre Seed Round in 2022
MINU creates mineral-powered sun and skincare products that elevate skin wellness for all skin tones and types. Our founding team has 70+ years of experience caring for skin (Neutrogena, Nestle Skin Health, Stanford Dermatology).
Scent Lab
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Scent Lab is an online retail store that specializes in creating personalized scents tailored to individual preferences and moods. Utilizing advanced technology, including machine learning and immersive video, Scent Lab curates a diverse range of signature and seasonal candle scents. By leveraging self-reported preferences, the company offers customers a unique experience, allowing them to explore various flavors of scented candles designed to resonate with their personal tastes.
Barb
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Barb is a hair styling brand focused on creating products specifically for women and non-binary individuals with short hair. The company offers a variety of hair care items, including conditioners, protective masks, and hair gels, all formulated with natural waxes and plant proteins. Barb emphasizes personalization and provides options that are vegan and cruelty-free, catering to the unique needs of those who embrace their short hair. By promoting a community rooted in acceptance and self-expression, Barb stands out as the only brand dedicated to celebrating the identity of short hair.
Mxt
Convertible Note in 2021
Mxt is a company that specializes in skincare and cosmetics, offering a marketplace for customized skincare products. Its product line is designed to provide scientifically formulated, clean, and effective solutions tailored to individual needs. Mxt emphasizes ethical standards by ensuring that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free, and free from synthetic fragrances. The company operates on business days, facilitating the delivery of orders, while its refund policy excludes shipping and handling fees except in cases of faulty or damaged goods. Through its focus on personalization and quality, Mxt aims to empower consumers to establish effective skincare regimens.
Creator Nova
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Creator Nova is a B2B marketplace focused on simplifying the complexities of business operations for beauty brand development. The company provides tailored financing solutions specifically designed for entrepreneurial influencers, enabling them to build and enhance their beauty brands effectively. Creator Nova offers funding for various aspects of business operations, including product design, packaging, advertising, inventory management, and working capital. By addressing the unique financial needs of beauty entrepreneurs, Creator Nova facilitates the creation of inspiring beauty brands and supports their growth in a competitive market.
Even Prime
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Even Prime is a skincare line that specializes in affordable products for men, catering to all skin types. Established in 2017 and based in Culver City, California, the company offers a range of clinically tested formulas that are simple, safe, and ethically produced, being free from sulfates, parabens, and cruelty. Even Prime's product lineup includes gel cleansers, face mists, daily moisturizers, and sprays, all designed to strengthen and restore the skin's natural barrier against harmful bacteria. The brand emphasizes the importance of ritual and routine in skincare, aiming to encourage men to engage more deeply with their personal care practices.
Feel Ageless
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Feel Ageless is a platform dedicated to supporting women in embracing the aging process. It offers a range of content, community engagement, and commerce opportunities focused on clean beauty and preservative care services. The company provides curative information, health calculators, beauty care tips, and various anti-aging guidelines. These resources empower users to maintain their well-being and enhance their quality of life.
Stryx
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Stryx is a company focused on creating modern and discreet cosmetics specifically designed for men. Its product line includes items such as concealers, tinted moisturizers, cleansers, eye tools, lip balms, skin kits, and various accessories. By offering these products, Stryx aims to help men enhance their appearance and boost their confidence in a comfortable manner.
Billie Inc. is a wellness company based in New York that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving razors and related body products for women. Founded in 2015, Billie offers a range of products, including razors, shaving cream, body wash, body lotion, and a magnetic holder for razors. The company aims to provide women with high-quality shaving experiences that prioritize their needs and preferences, challenging the notion that women should be an afterthought in this market. Billie's commitment to affordability ensures that women can access effective shaving solutions without excessive costs.
Fabulyst
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fabulyst is an innovative AI-driven platform designed to fulfill the style aspirations of modern women by emulating a personal stylist. Utilizing advanced algorithms that incorporate deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, the system processes over 40,000 styling theory rules to provide tailored clothing recommendations. Unlike other solutions in the fashion e-commerce space, Fabulyst operates without manual intervention, allowing users to receive personalized advice based on their preferences, aspirations, and unique personas. The platform aims to democratize access to personal styling, offering the benefits of a stylist at no cost, thereby addressing the gap between fashion aspirations and affordability. As the fashion e-commerce market continues to grow, Fabulyst positions itself as a unique player committed to enhancing the shopping experience for women seeking both style and confidence.
Swivel
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Swivel is a mobile application designed to assist black women in locating the ideal hairdresser. The platform enables users to discover and book stylists based on their unique hair types and desired styles, addressing a specific need for personalized hair care solutions. By providing a tailored resource for finding the right salon or stylist, Swivel empowers women of color to meet their hair care requirements more effectively.
Billie Inc. is a wellness company based in New York that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving razors and related body products for women. Founded in 2015, Billie offers a range of products, including razors, shaving cream, body wash, body lotion, and a magnetic holder for razors. The company aims to provide women with high-quality shaving experiences that prioritize their needs and preferences, challenging the notion that women should be an afterthought in this market. Billie's commitment to affordability ensures that women can access effective shaving solutions without excessive costs.
Billie Inc. is a wellness company based in New York that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving razors and related body products for women. Founded in 2015, Billie offers a range of products, including razors, shaving cream, body wash, body lotion, and a magnetic holder for razors. The company aims to provide women with high-quality shaving experiences that prioritize their needs and preferences, challenging the notion that women should be an afterthought in this market. Billie's commitment to affordability ensures that women can access effective shaving solutions without excessive costs.
Feather & Bone
Convertible Note in 2017
Feather & Bone is a health and wellness company that specializes in personal care products crafted from ayurvedic ingredients. The company offers a range of cosmetics designed for simplicity and portability, including innovative items such as face gems—a tablet facial cleanser made from starch, clay, and sandalwood. These products are formulated to effectively remove dirt and impurities, helping individuals achieve clear and revitalized skin. Feather & Bone focuses on creating pure and uncomplicated personal care solutions that cater to the needs of modern consumers.
Dough
Convertible Note in 2017
Dough, Inc. is a membership community and platform dedicated to promoting products made by women. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Dough offers a diverse range of items including accessories, apparel, beauty products, books, food and beverages, health and wellness products, and home furnishings. The company aims to increase awareness and purchasing power for women-owned businesses, striving to create economic equality and foster an inclusive movement that represents all female entrepreneurs. Dough's mission emphasizes the importance of equal representation for women in leadership roles across various sectors, including corporate environments.
Cherry Pick AI
Convertible Note in 2017
Cherry Pick AI, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in marketing automation for the beauty industry. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze social media content, including images and consumer comments. By providing predictive insights into purchase intent, Cherry Pick AI enables brands and manufacturers to assess demand for beauty products prior to their launch. This innovative approach not only helps companies make informed decisions about product development but also reinvents the business of beauty by aligning it more closely with consumer preferences.
Billie
Convertible Note in 2017
Billie Inc. is a wellness company based in New York that specializes in manufacturing and retailing shaving razors and related body products for women. Founded in 2015, Billie offers a range of products, including razors, shaving cream, body wash, body lotion, and a magnetic holder for razors. The company aims to provide women with high-quality shaving experiences that prioritize their needs and preferences, challenging the notion that women should be an afterthought in this market. Billie's commitment to affordability ensures that women can access effective shaving solutions without excessive costs.