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acquired by Procter & GambleYC S15

San Francisco, US · 15 known investors

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A nonprofit organization that provides funding to community-based organizations globally to increase access to period care products and menstrual health education.

Also known as This Is L, Inc.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodBeautyHealth & WellnessUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

TFTalia Frenkel
Talia FrenkelCEOTalia Frenkel worked as a photojournalist covering humanitarian crises before founding L., which was acquired by P&G in 2019. She has served as a Visiting Partner at Y Combinator.
CECaroline Early
Caroline EarlyHead of Operations2014–2019Founder at Pillar

Investors · 15

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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AltaIR Capitallisted by AltaIR CapitalHerzliya

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Fusionlisted by FusionPalo Alto · $500K – $1M

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Ranch Ventureslisted by Ranch VenturesSan Francisco

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Sv Tech Ventures, Inc.listed by Sv Tech Ventures, Inc.Palo Alto

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XG Ventureslisted by XG VenturesMenlo Park

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Anorak VenturesreportedLos Angeles · $25K – $400K

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CRCM VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Growbig Venturesreported

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Primetime PartnersreportedNew York · $250K – $1M

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S2 CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Winklevoss CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $5M

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Related companies · 10

LolaLola sells feminine care and sexual health products, including 100% cotton tampons, pads, and condoms, sold directly to consumers. Its offerings are marketed for women managing menstruation and reproductive wellness.
GlitziGlitzi is a service marketplace platform in Mexico that connects users with beauty and wellness professionals for on-demand services including hairstyling, massage, and facials.
WalgreensWalgreens operates a pharmacy and retail health and wellness business, offering prescription services, over-the-counter medications, health products, and photo services to consumers.
Lion PoseLion Pose develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products clinically tested on diverse skin tones to address conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne, and eczema. The brand adheres to a rigorous 5-point clinical testing standard including third-party validation and inclusive testing across all skin types.
RaelRael sells skincare products, including a two-step Blemish Recovery Mask that pairs a Microcrystal-activated serum with a gauze-to-gel Cica Exosome sheet mask to support skin renewal and hydration. The company offers a range of face masks with cycle-synced options and formulas targeting hydration, brightening, clarifying, and recovery.
LyggLygg develops a photostable chemical ingredient for skincare that provides enhanced protection against UVA radiation, tripling the effectiveness of existing FDA-approved options for sun damage prevention.
Aunt FlowAunt Flow provides free, organic cotton period product dispensers for public bathrooms in schools and businesses across North America. The company combines product distribution with a donation program that has contributed millions of period products to menstruators in need.
NaturAll ClubNaturAll creates fresh, refrigerated plant-based haircare and beauty products with natural, ethically-sourced ingredients. The company serves consumers seeking clean, cruelty-free hair solutions and fosters a community focused on natural hair care and self-love.
The Honey Pot CompanyThe Honey Pot makes plant-derived feminine care products, including pads and washes, marketed as dermatologist-tested and formulated with herbs. It sells directly to consumers focused on vaginal wellness and menstrual care.
Tampon TribeTampon Tribe sells organic cotton period products including tampons, pads, liners, menstrual cups, and period underwear, with a focus on sustainability and plastic-neutral packaging. The direct-to-consumer brand markets eco-friendly menstrual care products to consumers in the US.

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corporate structure
This Is L, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does L. do?
A nonprofit organization that provides funding to community-based organizations globally to increase access to period care products and menstrual health education.
Who founded L.?
L. was founded by Talia Frenkel.
Who are L.'s investors?
L.'s investors include 500 Global, AltaIR Capital, Fusion, Ranch Ventures, Soma Capital, Sv Tech Ventures, Inc., XG Ventures, Y Combinator and 7 more.
Who acquired L.?
L. was acquired by Procter & Gamble.
Where is L. headquartered?
L. is headquartered in San Francisco, US.