Today, we take a look at the 11 largest startup funding rounds in New York City for 2018 where there was at least one female on the founding team. In addition to the dollar amount, we have included a brief description. industry, round type, funding round details, links to full interviews with the CEOs and Founders of these fast-growing companies. Lastly, in order to maintain a focus on conventional tech-enabled startups, pharmaceutical, financing, and biotech companies were removed from the data.
Quick Findings:
28.57% of the top NYC startup funding rounds for female-founded companies in 2018 are for companies with a solo founder Tweet This
71.4% of the top NYC startup funding rounds for female-founded companies are for companies that are all female-founded Tweet This
85.7% of the top NYC startup funding rounds for female-founded companies are for companies where the female founders are still running day-to-day operations Tweet This
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The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
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11. LOLA $24M
Round: Series B
Select investors: 14W, BBG Ventures, BoxGroup, Brand Foundry Ventures, Spark Capital
Description: LOLA is the first lifelong brand for a woman’s body.
Industry: Consumer, Shopping, Women’s
Funding round details: Feminine care startup LOLA has raised an additional $24M in Series B funding led by Alliance Growth Capital. Other investors in the round include Brand Foundry Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, and Spark Capital. LOLA was founded in 2014 by Alexandra Friedman and Jordana Kier and has now raised a total of $35.2M over four funding rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
10. Scentbird $24.56M
Round: Series A
Select investors: 500 Startups, Alexis Ohanian, FundersClub, Ludlow Ventures, Y Combinator
Description: Scentbird enables its users to choose and get a supply of sample designer fragrances on a monthly basis before buying them.
Industry: Beauty, E-Commerce, Personalization, Subscription Service
Funding round details: Scentbird’s Series A round
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
9. MIRROR $25M
Round: Series B
Select investors: BoxGroup, Brainchild Holdings, First Round Capital, Primary Venture Partners, Spark Capital
Description: Mirror is a connected fitness system that streams live and on-demand classes to users in-home via a sleek responsive display.
Industry: Fitness, Personal Health, Video Streaming
Funding round details: MIRROR’s Series B round
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
8. Maven Clinic $27M
Round: Series B
Select investors: 8VC, BoxGroup, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Oak HC/FT, Sequoia Capital
Description: Maven Clinic assists mothers and families during conception, throughout pregnancy, and postpartum.
Industry: Apps, Family, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Personal Health
Funding round details: Women’s family and healthcare platform Maven Clinic has raised $27M in Series B funding from investors that include Sequoia Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, 8VC, Oak HC/FT, and Spring Mountain Capital. Founded by Katherine Ryder in 2014, Maven Clinic has now raised a total of $42.3M in funding over four rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
7. By Chloe $31M
Round: Venture
Select investors: Bain Capital, Collaborative Fund, Jason Finger, Kitchen Fund, RiverPark Ventures
Description: By Chloe is a fast-casual vegan restaurant based in New York City.
Industry: Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Restaurants
Funding round details: Fast casual restaurant chain By Chloe, which has been dubbed the “Vegan Shake Shack, has raised $31M in funding from investors that include Collaborative Fund, Bain Capital, Jason Finger, Paul Appelbaum, and the Kitchen Fund.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
6. BounceX $37M
Round: Series B
Select investors: Alex Rodriguez, Battery Ventures, Cross Creek, Primary Venture Partners
Description: BounceX enables clients to transform their web traffic by serving content tailored to different visitor segments.
Industry: Analytics, Enterprise Software, Marketing, SaaS
Funding round details: BounceX’s Series B round
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
5. Dia&Co $40M
Round: Series C
Select investors: Founder Collective, NextView Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Union Square Ventures
Description: Dia&Co sells plus size clothing and accessories via a try at home model.
Industry: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail, Shopping
Funding round details: Plus size brand Dia&Co has raised $40M in Series C funding from investors that include Union Square Ventures and Sequoia Capital. The company has also announced that it had previously raised $30M last year in an unreported round. Total funding now stands at $95M over three rounds. Dia&Co was founded by Lydia Gilbert and Nadia Boujarwah in 2015.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
5. Hello Alfred $40M
Round: Series B
Select investors: Invesco, New Enterprise Associates, Sherpa Capital, Spark Capital, SV Angel
Description: Hello Alfred is a New York-based disruptive commerce channel.
Industry: Grocery, Home Services, Hospitality, Laundry and Dry-cleaning, Professional Services, Retail
Funding round details: Hello Alfred, the in-home concierge service, has raised $40M in Series B funding from investors that include New Enterprise Associates, Spark Capital, Invesco, Moderne Ventures, Solon Mack Capital, and DivcoWest. Founded in 2014 by Jessica Beck and Marcela Sapone, Hello Alfred has now raised a total of $52.5M in funding over four funding rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
5. Pymetrics $40M
Round: Series B
Select investors: BBG Ventures, General Atlantic, Khosla Ventures, MassChallenge, Salesforce Ventures
Description: Pymetrics develops neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology for staffing services.
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Systems, Neuroscience, Recruiting, Staffing Agency
Funding round details: Job matching platform Pymetrics, which uses technology to remove bias in the hiring process, has raised $40M in Series B funding from investors that include Khosla Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, General Atlantic, Workday Ventures, and Jazz Venture Partners. Founded by Frida E Polli and Julie Yoo in 2013, Pymetrics has now raised $56.6M over seven funding rounds
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
5. Justworks $40M
Round: Series D
Select investors: Bain Capital Ventures, FirstMark, Index Ventures, LocalGlobe, Redpoint
Description: Justworks is an online platform that handles the payroll and payments procedure, benefits facilities, and compliance issues of its users.
Industry: Employee Benefits, Enterprise Software, Internet
Funding round details: Justworks, the payroll and benefits platform founded by Iris Ramos and Isaac Oates in 2012, has raised $40M in Series D funding from investors that include Index Ventures, Redpoint, FirstMark, Thrive Capital, and Bain Capital. This brings the total funding raised to $93M over five funding rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
4. Away $50M
Round: Series C
Select investors: Accel, Battery Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, QueensBridge Venture Partners
Description: Away is a brand designing thoughtful luggage for modern travel.
Industry: Business Development, Consumer, E-Commerce, Internet, Manufacturing, Retail, Travel
Funding round details: Smart luggage brand Away has raised $50M in Series C funding from investors that include Comcast Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and Forerunner Ventures. Founded by Jen Rubio and Steph Korey in 2015, Away has now raised a total of $81M in funding over found funding rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
3. Glossier $52M
Round: Series C
Select investors: 14W, Forerunner Ventures, Index Ventures, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Thrive Capital
Description: Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that leverages content and community to power a superior shopping experience.
Industry: Beauty, Consumer Goods, Fashion
Funding round details: Direct-to-consumer beauty brand Glossier has raised $52M in Series C funding from Index Ventures and IVP (Institutional Venture Partners). Founded by Emily Weiss in 2014, Glossier has now raised a total of $86.4M in funding over four funding rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
2. The Wing $75M
Round: Series C
Select investors: Airbnb, New Enterprise Associates, Sequoia Capital, The We Company, Upfront Ventures
Description: The Wing is a network of work and community spaces designed for women.
Industry: Communities, Coworking, Women’s
Funding round details: The Wing, the coworking space for women, has raised $75M in Series C funding from investors that include New Enterprise Associates, Sequoia Capital, Upfront Ventures, Airbnb, and WeWork. Founded in 2016 by Audrey Gelman and Lauren Kassan, The Wing has now raised a total of $117.5M over a total of five rounds.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
1. ClassPass $85M
Round: Series D
Select investors: General Catalyst, Slow Ventures, Techstars, Temasek Holdings, WME
Description: ClassPass is a subscription marketplace that lets users find and book fitness classes.
Industry: Consumer Applications, Fitness, Health Care, Subscription Service
Funding round details: Fitness booking engine ClassPass has raised $85M in Series D funding led by Temasek with participation from L Catterton’s Growth Fund.
The team at AlleyWatch believes it’s important to have an inclusive discussion around the challenges facing women in tech along with highlighting the work of the female entrepreneurs that have made NYC one of the best places for women in tech according to some recent studies. That’s why we are running this series that showcases women in tech in New York.
If you are a female founder in NYC working in tech and interested in participating in the series please visit this link or click on the image above.
Please feel free to pass this on to any women in NYC that you feel should be considered for the series. Thank you.
