How Women Invest
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Growth · 19 people tracked
Investment thesis
How Women Invest concentrates on what it calls an overlooked asset class: companies led by women founders, which it argues can generate meaningfully higher returns for investors. The firm has raised three funds, made 24 investments, and achieved three exits, while building a base of 140+ limited partners. It emphasizes a founder-first process and leverages an extensive network of roughly 25,000 female executives and entrepreneurs to source exceptional talent. Beyond deploying capital, the firm works to create pathways for new women investors, treating investor education and engagement as central to its mission of driving transformative change.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 23 of 30 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Healthtech ×7Consumer ×6Enterprise Software ×5SaaS ×5Mental Health ×3Biotech ×2Circular Economy ×2
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAlcheme Bio develops precision enzyme systems that improve flavor and functionality in protein ingredients during manufacturing processing.
BiotechFoodTech
Anise Health provides culturally-responsive telehealth mental health services tailored to Asian American adults, offering therapy and health coaching that integrates cultural context and addresses intersectional needs.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Attn: Grace designs and manufactures plant-based, skin-safe incontinence products for women, manufactured in carbon-neutral facilities.
Circular EconomyConsumerFemTechHealthtech
MiaAlex
BabyQuip is a marketplace platform that connects families traveling with babies and toddlers to local providers who rent and deliver baby gear such as cribs, car seats, strollers, and other equipment.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySanta Fe, US
Frances Maier(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Maier(Executive Officer, Director)
Clearbrief is an AI-powered legal research and brief-drafting tool that helps attorneys verify citations, extract facts from documents, and create hyperlinked briefs with built-in fact-checking and timeline generation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechLas Vegas, US
Clickvoyant provides conversion rate optimization (CRO) and analytics services on a fixed monthly retainer, including GA4 data cleaning, dashboards, natural-language analysis, and AI-generated CRO roadmaps.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSSan Diego, US
Cofertility connects intended parents seeking egg donors with women who want to freeze their eggs for their own future, offering a "Split" program where women can donate eggs while subsidizing their own egg-freezing costs.
FemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Encellin develops next-generation therapies for patients with chronic unmet clinical needs, using technology originating from Dr.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Tejal Desai(Technology Expert, Founder)Ronald Martell(Strategic Advisor, Founder)Crystal Nyitray(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Grace Wei(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Maria del Consuelo Valverde(Director)
Gray Matter Analytics provides data analytics and AI-powered solutions for managing value-based contracts and care performance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Sheila Talton(Executive Officer, Director)
Heard.io is a platform that connects consumers with diverse-owned and sustainable small businesses in their communities, enabling discovery and shopping across local merchants.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to Consumer
Inclusively operates an AI interface that translates employee pain points into relevant Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources, addressing the problem of underutilization when employees don't know they need these services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Maro is a mental health screening platform for K-12 schools that manages digital parent consent, administers validated mental health surveys to students, and generates reports to identify at-risk students and facilitate referrals to care.
EdTechHealthtechMental Health
Kenzie Davis(Founder & CEO)
MenoWell produces protein and fiber bars formulated specifically for midlife women managing menopause, with low sugar, dairy-free, and vegan options designed to support weight management and sustained energy.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Narratize is an AI-powered system of intelligence for new product development that orchestrates knowledge from PLM, ERP, and other systems of record alongside expert knowledge, delivering structured portfolio intelligence to accelerate innovation cycles for advanced manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareCovington, US
Catherine O'Shea(Director)Katie Trauth Taylor(Chief Executive Officer)
Sage Haven is a parental control app for messaging and calling that allows parents to approve all contacts and uses AI to block harmful messages before they reach children.
ConsumerMental Health
KateAnne
Status (formerly Statusphere) operates a platform that automates influencer marketing campaign management for brands while connecting creators with brand partnership opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSWinter Park, US
Kristen Wiley(Executive Officer, Director)Jacqui Deegan(Director)
BoardLarry Cheng(Director)
Thumbprint provides an AI-powered platform for furniture sales and interior design visualization, enabling designers and sales teams to create photorealistic 3D visualizations, generate customized look books, and produce accurate project budgets.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Trial Library is an AI-native platform that integrates clinical trials into routine healthcare by connecting patients, providers, payers, and pharmaceutical sponsors.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does How Women Invest invest at?
- How Women Invest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is How Women Invest's typical check size?
- How Women Invest typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- What sectors does How Women Invest focus on?
- How Women Invest focuses on Climate Tech, FemTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech.
- Where is How Women Invest located?
- How Women Invest is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does How Women Invest lead rounds?
- Yes, How Women Invest leads investment rounds.
From the blog
visit blog ↗How Women Invest recently covered two major investment opportunities: women's sports as an alternative asset class with early-stage entry points through infrastructure and tech companies, and MyoGene Bio's gene-editing approach to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, highlighting how capital alignment between patient advocates, women founders, and venture investors accelerates innovation. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team689th 1Mby1M Roundtable with Julie Castro Abrams, How Women Invest
1Mby1M Roundtables · Julie Castro Abrams
Get in the Game with Julie Castro Abrams, CEO How Women Lead, Managing Partner, How Women Invest
HerCsuite® · Julie Castro Abrams
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