Helm
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Helm focuses on backing game-changing, women-founded companies at the early stage. It deploys capital both through its venture fund and through an angel syndicate, offering opportunities for both novice and experienced investors to participate as LPs or angel investors. The firm operates from New York City and London and centers its investment strategy on funding women founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 27 of 32 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×12Consumer ×8FemTech ×6Biotech ×5Digital Health ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Cleantech ×4Climate Tech ×4
HQs:United States×14United Kingdom×1
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12020 · 12 dated
AOA Dx develops a blood-based liquid biopsy platform using mass spectrometry and machine learning to detect ovarian cancer at early stages through tumor-associated biomarkers in serum.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDenver, US
Oriana Papin-Zoghbi(Founder)inAlex Fisher(Founder/COO)inAnna Jeter(Founder)inOriana Zoghbi-Harb(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Mcelhinny(Executive Officer)
BoardSurbhi Sarna(Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpGood Growth CapitalJoyance PartnersY CombinatorAstiaAurum Venture Partners+18 more
Aunt Flow provides free, organic cotton period product dispensers for public bathrooms in schools and businesses across North America.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessColumbus, US
Claire Coder(Founder + CEO)
Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesBreak Trail VenturesChloe CapitalCoalition OperatorsFarvatn VentureIngeborg Investments+9 more
Biographica (Graphica) uses multi-modal machine learning and high-throughput sequencing to identify and prioritize genetic targets for crop gene-editing, working with trait developers to design effective edits.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechLondon, GB
Cecy Price(CEO)inDominic Hall(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstFaberFaber Capital SCR SASie VenturesSuperSeedCardumen Capital+4 more
Booby Biome is a women-owned company developing science-based products related to the infant microbiome ("Biome to Baby").
BiotechFemTechHealthtech
C16 Biosciences produces high-value lipid ingredients using fermentation of naturally occurring microorganisms for manufacturers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food products.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechConsumerHealthtechNew MaterialsNew York City, US
Shara Ticku(Founder/CEO)inDavid Heller(Founder)inHarry McNamara(Founder)in
BoardAndrew Shumaker(He resigned as a Director effective November 20, 2018.)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Dorm RoomE12 Venture Capital, LlcEvolution VC PartnersSinai Capital PartnersUpHonest Capital+2 more
A company offering personalized supplement recommendations for women through a quiz-based matching system covering fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and hormone balance categories.
FemTechHealthtech
Irene Liu(Founder & CEO)inJennifer Jolorte Doro(Founder)
Co-investors1st Course CapitalBread And Butter Ventures, LlcDorm RoomFlare Capital PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsLighthouse Network Ventures Llc+4 more
Dogdrop operates open-play dog daycare locations billed by the hour, offering walk-in service with no reservations, curbside drop-off, real-time text updates, and CPR-certified attendants ("Droperators") trained in dog behavior.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSanta Monica, US
Shaina Denny(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsMuse CapitalR/GA Ventures
Co-investorsBling CapitalThe Fund
Fuse is a demand planning and inventory control platform that centralizes sales, warehouse/3PL, and supplier data to generate AI-powered SKU-level demand forecasts, automated supply plans, and inventory-aware cash flow projections.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Co-investorsBling CapitalCrosscut VenturesDreamers VC
Haute Hijab designs and sells hijabs and related accessories, including underscarves and magnets, for Muslim women seeking modest fashion products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Melanie Elturk(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ahmed Zedan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardAnthony Tjan(Director)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalLightship CapitalLudlow VenturesMaveron
Hey Jane is a virtual clinic providing abortion care and reproductive health services to patients across 24 U.S. states through telehealth.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Kiki Freedman(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsJoyance PartnersMPG FundPortfoliaSocial StartsUlu Ventures37 Angels+5 more
Inaru provides corporate gifting, offering luxury gifts for clients and employees suited to business occasions.
ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsChaos Ventures
it's electric develops curbside electric vehicle charging infrastructure that draws power from adjacent buildings, aimed at accelerating electrified transportation for cities across the U.S.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationNYC, US
Co-investorsChloe CapitalClean Energy VentureFailup VenturesFamily Angel Management FundGraham Walker VentureHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc+6 more
Kinema is a streaming platform offering documentaries and films across genres such as drama, comedy, and music, with content presented by various film distributors.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsKindred Ventures
Leda provides self-administered DNA testing kits and related services for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, aiming to improve evidence collection and support for survivors.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodBrooklyn, US
Liesel Vaidya(Executive Officer, Director)Madison Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors2B.VCCalm/Storm VCHypothesisStone Mountain VenturesThe Innovation SpaceGaingels+1 more
Miss Grass is a cannabis brand offering THC and CBD products, including gummies and pre-rolled flower "minis" in sativa, indica, hybrid, and 1:1 CBD:THC varieties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalCasa Verde CapitalListen VenturesMerida Capital Holdings
Mahmee provides wraparound maternal and infant healthcare support through a team of nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, and mental health specialists, serving pregnant and postpartum families in the United States.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechCalifornia, US
Melissa Hanna(Founder)Linda Hanna(Co-Founder & Director of Care)
Co-investors3CC | Third Culture CapitalBackstage CapitalMaC Venture CapitalMuse Capital
StyleRow is a project management platform for interior designers, offering project organization, budgeting and invoicing, client presentation dashboards, moodboards, and order tracking.
PropTechSaaS
Co-investorsThird Sphere
Oova develops an at-home diagnostic that measures reproductive hormones in urine non-invasively, turning the results into clinical data that patients can share with their doctors.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Amy Divaraniya(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsKluz VenturesSamsung NextSpero VenturesBBG Ventures
Co-investorsPurple Sage VenturesWinklevoss CapitalFitz Gate VenturesHuman Ventures
Rebellyous develops plant-based chicken nuggets and proprietary manufacturing systems designed to enable efficient, clean food production with improved working conditions.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSeattle, US
Christie Lagally(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationClear Current CapitalFifty YearsPortfoliaSinai Capital Partners+4 more
Simplify manufactures fabric and soft goods using proprietary bio-based materials and additive manufacturing techniques that eliminate traditional spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsNew York City, US
Co-investorsAt One VenturesHG VenturesJetstreamJuniperTechFoundersTechstars+4 more
Sway develops seaweed-based materials to create compostable packaging products such as polybags and retail bags, offered to brands as alternatives to plastic packaging.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBAM VenturesDesigner FundNew Earth VenturesThird NatureTrousdale Ventures+2 more
Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesForeground Capital
The Riveter is a membership community and educational platform for women building independent income and planning career transitions, offering expert workshops, mentorship, and accountability networking.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkSaaS
Amy Nelson(Founder)
Co-investorsMadrona Venture GroupVU Venture PartnersWestRiver GroupGingerbread CapitalPLG Ventures
Tia is a healthcare platform that coordinates patient care by connecting care providers, clinical support, and care coordinators to manage appointments, prescriptions, billing, and procedures.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Carolyn Witte(Founder)
Co-investorsACME CapitalCompoundHomebrewSeae VenturesThreshold VenturesTorch Capital+6 more
Venus Aerospace develops Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) propulsion technology, having flown a high-thrust RDRE.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechTexas, US
Sassie Duggleby(CEO & Co-founder)Andrew Duggleby(CTO & Co-founder)Tom Barron(Chief Operating Officer)Nick Cardwell(Chief Product Officer)Sheila Menz(General Counsel)
Co-investorsAmerica's Frontier FundHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcHelios CapitalMercury FundPrime Movers LabRed Beard Ventures+6 more
WTHN provides acupuncture, herbal medicine, and acupressure products based on Traditional Chinese Medicine to address stress, pain, and other health concerns.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Dr. Shari Auth(Co-founder & Chief Healing Officer)Michelle Larivee(Founder and CEO)
Co-investorsBAM VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcNext VenturesSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Top Corner Capital+2 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companieswthn · magazine.wharton.upenn.edu · Apr 17, 2026
Rebellyous Foods · greenqueen.com.hk · Jan 9, 2026
Biographica · tech.eu · Jan 7, 2026
Dogdrop · eightception.com · Dec 25, 2025
Hey Jane · worth.com · Nov 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Helm invest at?
- Helm invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Helm's typical check size?
- Helm typically writes checks of $500K.
- What sectors does Helm focus on?
- Helm focuses on Climate Tech, FemTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Helm located?
- Helm is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Helm lead rounds?
- Yes, Helm leads investment rounds.
- Who does Helm co-invest with?
- Helm most often shares deals with Chloe Capital, Clean Energy Venture, Graham Walker Venture, among 10 tracked co-investors.
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