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The Flex Company

YC S16

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2015 · 28 employees · 20 known investors

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FlexFits produces menstrual products and advocates for accessible period care. The company serves menstruators globally and works to destigmatize menstrual health.

ConsumerFemTechRetailUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)

The Flex Company was founded in 2015 by Lauren Schulte Wang, Panpan Wang, and Erika Jensen.

LSLauren Schulte Wang
Lauren Schulte WangCEO & FounderLauren Wang previously held roles at Coca-Cola, Upwork, and IBM building consumer brands. She earned a business degree from Georgia State University while working full-time and was the first in her family to attend college.
PWPanpan Wang
Panpan WangCFO & CofounderPanpan Wang is a cofounder and CFO at The Flex Company, and has worked as a CEO coach and investor.
EJ
Erika JensenCofounder2015–201830 Under 30 2017
BW
Brian WangHead of People Operations
MA
Molly AndersonRecruiterformer
JN
Jocelyne NorrisHead of People Operationsformer
NP
Natasha PfeiferSenior Recruiterformer

Investors · 20

Bow Capitallisted by Bow CapitalMenlo Park · $5M

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Coyote Ventureslisted by Coyote VenturesSan Francisco

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FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Halogen Ventures Management Company Llclisted by Halogen Ventures Management Company LlcLos Angeles · $100K – $1M

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Quest Venture Partnerslisted by Quest Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $100K – $1.5M

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

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Amplify.LAreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $5M

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Buckley Ventures Management Company LlcreportedNew York · $300K

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CircleUpreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Crystal Towers CapitalreportedMountain View

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Duro VenturesreportedLynnwood

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Fosun InternationalreportedShanghai

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Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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Original CapitalreportedMiami

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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VolantisreportedBoston

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through The Flex Company went on to found or lead other companies.

Robbie BhathalInvestor, AdvisorFounded Brightflow AI +1Shane HeathSenior DesignerFounded MUD\WTR

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The Flex Company Acquires Keela And Raises $3.6Mprnewswire.com · Oct 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does The Flex Company do?
FlexFits produces menstrual products and advocates for accessible period care. The company serves menstruators globally and works to destigmatize menstrual health.
Who founded The Flex Company?
The Flex Company was founded by Lauren Schulte Wang, Panpan Wang, Erika Jensen in 2015.
Who are The Flex Company's investors?
The Flex Company's investors include Autochrome Ventures, Bow Capital, Coyote Ventures, FundersClub, Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, Quest Venture Partners, Soma Capital, Y Combinator and 12 more.
Where is The Flex Company headquartered?
The Flex Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.