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Women.com

AcquiredYC S14

San Francisco, US · Founded 1995 · 11 employees · 9 known investors

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Women is a lifestyle media site covering celebrities, trends, fashion, beauty, and pop culture for readers seeking entertainment and cultural content.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWomen's HealthUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)

Women.com was founded in 1995 by Susan Johnson.

SJSusan Johnson
Susan JohnsonCEO/Founder
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Neal KempCTO2014–2015

Investors · 9

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Advancit CapitalreportedBoston · $500K – $1M

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CRCM VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Greylock PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Lowercase CapitalreportedJackson

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Pegasus Tech VenturesreportedSan Jose

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Pritzker Group Venture CapitalreportedChicago · $500K – $1M

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Women.com went on to found or lead other companies.

Sara LeoniMarketing ManagerFounded GreenFig Micro Education +1Fran MaierVP Marketing and Business DevelopmentFounded Baby Quip

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Companies working in the same space as Women.com.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Women.com, Inc.

In the news

NBC Agrees To Sell Women.com, Backs Away, Gets Suedtechcrunch.com · Jun 2010

Frequently asked questions

What does Women.com do?
Women is a lifestyle media site covering celebrities, trends, fashion, beauty, and pop culture for readers seeking entertainment and cultural content.
Who founded Women.com?
Women.com was founded by Susan Johnson in 1995.
Who are Women.com's investors?
Women.com's investors include Female Founders, Y Combinator, Advancit Capital, CRCM Ventures, Greylock Partners, Lowercase Capital, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital and 1 more.
Where is Women.com headquartered?
Women.com is headquartered in San Francisco, US.