The Helm

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

The Helm is an early-stage venture firm investing in game-changing companies founded by women through our fund and investor membership.

Investor Profile

The Helm has made 27 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 0% as lead.

Stage Focus

Seed (48%)
Series Unknown (26%)
Series A (19%)
Series B (4%)
Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

United States (96%)
Switzerland (4%)

Industry Focus

Health Care
Wellness
Communities
Biotechnology
Cleantech
Software
E-commerce
Apps
Fitness
Mhealth

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does The Helm frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels

North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington

Co-Investments: 3

Techstars

North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder

Co-Investments: 3

Pipeline Angels

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Co-Investments: 2

Bezos Expeditions

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Co-Investments: 2

Knightsgate Ventures

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Co-Investments: 2

Human Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 2

Fitz Gate Ventures

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Co-Investments: 2

GingerBread Capital

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 2

Backstage Capital

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Co-Investments: 3

Muse Capital

North America, California, United States, Sherman Oaks

Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does The Helm often collaborate with?

Bryan Rosenblatt

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

Blake Mycoskie

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Shared Deals: 1

Anne-Marie Slaughter

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Shared Deals: 1

Vishal Rao

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Shared Deals: 1

Dennis Muilenburg

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Shared Deals: 1

Nia Batts

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Shared Deals: 1

Erin Shipley

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Shared Deals: 1

Liz Lange

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

Lawrence Platt

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Shared Deals: 1

Mark Cuban

North America, Texas, United States, Dallas

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The Helm?

Simplifyber

New York, New York, United States

Simplifyber is a creator of fully-molded garment and shoe uppers made directly from a cellulose-based liquid.

Advanced MaterialsChemical EngineeringCleanTechFashionManufacturingSustainability

Series AApr 10, 2025

Amount Raised: $12,000,000

itselectric

Brooklyn, New York, United States

itselectric is electric vehicle charging purpose-built for drivers who park their cars on city streets.

Clean EnergyCleanTechElectric VehiclePower Grid

SeedJul 16, 2024

Amount Raised: $6,500,000

Testmate Health

Renens, Vaud, Switzerland

Testmate Health builds self-testing kits that allow you you skip the waiting room & get results at home in minutes.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife SciencePersonal HealthPharmaceutical

SeedMay 2, 2024

Amount Raised: $6,000,000

Sway

Oakland, California, United States

Sway is a cleantech startup scaling seaweed-based, rapidly compostable replacements for plastic, beginning with flexible packaging.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyCleanTechPackaging Services

SeedDec 5, 2023

Amount Raised: $5,000,000

AOA

Boulder, Colorado, United States

AOA Dx is a biotech company developing cancer diagnostics in the field of women’s health.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics

Series AOct 11, 2023

Amount Raised: $17,000,000

OneRoof

Brooklyn, New York, United States

OneRoof connects people living in the same building to form a resourceful, fun, and supportive neighbor community.

AppsCommunitiesMessagingSocial Media

SeedJan 5, 2023

Amount Raised: $3,200,000

Hey Jane

New York, New York, United States

Hey Jane is a telehealth startup that connects patients to healthcare providers that offer online medical consultations.

FertilityHealth CareMedicalPersonal HealthTelehealthWellness

Series UnknownOct 19, 2022

Amount Raised: $6,100,000

AOA

Boulder, Colorado, United States

AOA Dx is a biotech company developing cancer diagnostics in the field of women’s health.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics

SeedSep 13, 2022

Amount Raised: $5,000,000

Simplifyber

New York, New York, United States

Simplifyber is a creator of fully-molded garment and shoe uppers made directly from a cellulose-based liquid.

Advanced MaterialsChemical EngineeringCleanTechFashionManufacturingSustainability

SeedJul 6, 2022

Amount Raised: $3,500,000

Realworld

New York, New York, United States

Realworld helps the next generation navigate adulthood and big life moments.

CommunitiesConsumer ApplicationsEdTechFinTechHuman Resources

SeedJun 9, 2022

Amount Raised: $3,200,000

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