L.
acquired by Procter & GambleYC S15San Francisco, US · 7 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.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodBeautyHealth & WellnessUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)
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Talia FrenkelinFounder/CEOTalia 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.
Investors · 7
Competitors · 10
by search overlapLola815 shared keywordsLola 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.
Walgreens758 shared keywordsWalgreens operates a pharmacy and retail health and wellness business, offering prescription services, over-the-counter medications, health products, and photo services to consumers.
Rael700 shared keywordsRael 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.
Aunt Flow509 shared keywordsAunt 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.
The Honey Pot Company483 shared keywordsThe 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 Tribe456 shared keywordsTampon 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.
Instacart436 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
AUGUST410 shared keywordsAugust is a period care brand that sells menstrual products including organic tampons, pads, panty liners, and menstrual cups, available through direct subscription. Its products are marketed to menstruating consumers seeking comfortable, organic-material period care.
Womenshealthmag325 shared keywordsWomen's Health is a media brand publishing articles, guides, podcasts, and video series on fitness, nutrition, beauty, and health topics aimed at women. It also offers subscription-based (WH+) workout and nutrition plans covering strength training, muscle building, and longevity.
Totm239 shared keywordsTOTM manufactures organic cotton tampons and related menstrual products, including a compact applicator variant made from bio-based plastic derived from sugarcane. The company serves menstruating individuals and is positioned in the femtech and consumer health sector.
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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, Sv Tech Ventures, Inc., XG Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Who acquired L.?
- L. was acquired by Procter & Gamble.
- Where is L. headquartered?
- L. is headquartered in San Francisco, US.