Female Founders
Venture capitalNew York · Seed · 7 people tracked
Also known as FFF MANAGEMENT CO. LLC
Investment thesis
Female Founders Fund invests in exceptional women building category-defining businesses, targeting leaders motivated to challenge and redefine their markets. Founded in 2014 to address the underfunding of female entrepreneurs, the firm focuses on several thesis areas: digital healthcare (improving care accessibility and coordination through AI-powered diagnostics), AI-first vertical software for underserved industries such as retail, hardware, and climate, beauty and personal care with science-backed innovation and AI-driven personalization, pet products for modern pet parents, and deep tech spanning aerospace, robotics, and advanced materials with dual-use AI applications. The firm supports founders with a community of entrepreneurs, operators, events, and content.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 34 of 102 portfolio companiesConsumer ×11Healthtech ×11Digital Health ×8Wellness & Fitness ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6FemTech ×5Fintech ×5SaaS ×5
HQs:United States×27Switzerland×1France×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 102 tracked
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New York, US
HealthtechNew York, US
Tandice Urban(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAnuradha Duggal· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Aug 2022
Ekyam provides data integration and normalization software for retailers, using a proprietary knowledge graph to unify retail systems and prepare data for AI-driven automation and operational insights.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail Tech
Board seatAnuradha Duggal· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Apr 2025
New York, US
Mariah Chase(Executive Officer, Director)Ellie Wheeler(Director)John Auerbach(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAnu Duggal· per SEC Form D · $2.2M raise · filed Jul 2015
New York, US
Natalie Mackey(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Newman(Executive Officer)
Board seatAnu Duggal· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Aug 2017
Brooklyn, US
Violette Serrat(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Heidi Merris(Executive Officer)Jennifer Osman(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Olsen(Director)Simon Sarazin(Director)
Board seatAnuradha Duggal· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed May 2026
New York, US
Claire Elizabeth Mazur(Executive Officer, Director)Erica Lynn Cerulo(Executive Officer, Director)
Arey develops a clinical anti-aging haircare system designed to reduce grey hair progression through proprietary supplements and topical formulas.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Allison Conrad(Co-founder)Jay Small(Co-founder)
Beyond Aero develops electric business aircraft using hydrogen propulsion, designed to achieve range exceeding 800 nautical miles for aviation markets.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechToulouse, FR
Hugo Tarlé(Founder)in
Branch is a platform that connects OB/GYNs with Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialists (REIs) to deliver fertility diagnostics and treatment through shared oversight and collaborative care.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.
Climate TechFoodTech
Maricel Saenz(Founder)in
Dacora manufactures American ultra-luxury vehicles that combine handcrafted performance with modern technology.
Advanced ManufacturingHardware
Kristie
Dover, US
Lianne Mei Lin Ng(Executive Officer, Director)Marie-Natalie Mansueti(Executive Officer, Director)
Hearth builds a shared family display device and companion app that combines a smart calendar, kid-friendly routines and chore management, and AI-based meal planning with grocery lists.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware
Kama is a science-based mobile and web app offering guided breath, body and touch practices for desire, arousal, pleasure and connection, along with interviews on topics like libido, shame and intimacy.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Chloé Macintosh(Founder)
Kin Euphorics manufactures non-alcoholic functional beverages infused with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics designed to enhance mood, brain function, and overall wellness.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Science-backed menopause wellness brand providing topical treatments, supplements, and community support.
HealthtechLos Angeles, US
Hasti Nazemzadeh(Executive Officer, Director)Afshan Dosani(Executive Officer, Director)Anna Barber(Director)Maxim Rubin(Director)Catherine Balsam-Schwaber(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSam Behboudi(Director)
Landit provides a platform combining technology, executive coaching, and personalized development tools to help employees and organizations manage career growth and skill development.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
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LearnLux provides personalized financial guidance to employees through employers, covering budgeting, debt management, benefits navigation, and long-term planning delivered by credentialed financial planners on a fiduciary basis.
FintechHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessBoston, US
Rebecca Liebman(Chief Executive Officer)Michael Liebman(Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary)
Live Tinted makes clean skincare and sun protection products with intentional shade ranges formulated for all skin tones.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessBeverly Hills, US
Deepica Mutyala(Executive Officer, Director)Neilesh Mutyala(Executive Officer, Director)
Maven delivers virtual healthcare and benefits management services for women and families through both an enterprise platform serving employers and health plans, and a direct-to-consumer platform offering access to 30+ specialties including hormone and GLP-1 care programs.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Kate Ryder(Founder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioRent the RunwayNASDAQ: RENT
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWWD · mmcginvest.com · Jul 18, 2026
Learnlux · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
Zola · fortune.com · Jul 15, 2026
Wagmo · citybiz.co · Jul 14, 2026
Primary Kids clothing essentials · notllocal.com · Jul 13, 2026
BentoBox · prnewswire.com · Jul 8, 2026
Kikoff · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 31, 2025
Dacora · prnewswire.com · Jun 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Female Founders invest at?
- Female Founders invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Female Founders's typical check size?
- Female Founders typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What sectors does Female Founders focus on?
- Female Founders focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Social, Space Tech.
- Where is Female Founders located?
- Female Founders is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Female Founders lead rounds?
- Female Founders typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSome AI valuations 'not worth the hype', says Female Founders Fund's Anu Duggal
Anu Duggal · cnbc.com
In conversation with Anu Duggal, Founding Partner of Female Founders Fund
Nancy Twine · Anu Duggal
Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics' Second Act: From Kitchen to a 9-Figure P&G Acquisition
The Two Percent by Female Founders Fund
Judy Thelen of Beli's Second Act: Building the #1 Social Dining App That's Beating Yelp
The Two Percent by Female Founders Fund
Kristie D'Ambrosio Correll of Dacora's Second Act: Behind the First Female-Founded Car Company
The Two Percent by Female Founders Fund
Arianna Huffington of Thrive Global's Second Act: $315 Million Exit, Burnout, and Reshaping Health
The Two Percent by Female Founders Fund
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