It’s become something of a tradition for me to look at the year ahead and predict where the industry is headed. Part of that process involves looking back at the trends that dominated last year and looking to see how much of that momentum will continue into the New Year. And, what a year it […]
Consumer Goods
Willow Raises $2.5M to Bring Innovation To The Incontinence Market
Incontinence issues are never fun, and traditional incontinence undergarments often prioritize utility over style and comfortability, but Willow is a new startup that changes that by prioritizing style, comfort, value, and accessibility. The company produces extremely thin but super absorbent, odor-protected underwear, and everything is disposable. The brand is committed to privacy and delivers shipments […]
Peel Away Labs Raises $1.3M To Create The Bed Sheet You’ll Love to Change
Stripping your bed and changing your sheets can feel like a hassle, and if you are a college student having clean sheets isn’t your number one priority. And that’s where the inspiration for Peel Away Labs started. This startup has perfected a waterproof, multilayer, disposable bed-sheet that can be peeled away to reveal a fresh, […]
This NYC Startup Just Raised $3.8M to Make Tampons Glamorous and Convenient
The recent rise in feminine healthcare subscriptions has led to the development of various companies, but one business that has caught investors’ eyes is Athena Club, the direct-to-consumer tampon subscription startup. This startup isn’t your typical subscription; it sends high quality, organic tampons directly to your doorstep for less than $8 a month and shipping […]
This NYC Startup Just Raised $14M To Help Both Parents and Babies Get Sleep
There are millions of books instructing parents on how to raise a newborn and understand what a baby’s crying and fussing really means. But what if there was a more concrete and measurable way enhanced with technology to understand why your baby is waking up and crying at 3am every night? Nanit has reinvented the baby […]
Women in NYC Tech: Sophie Kahn of AUrate
Are you a woman in NYC Tech and interested in participating in this series? Make sure to read the whole article… Much has been said and written about the lack of women in the tech sector, be it as investors (or associates), founders, or in management positions at major companies. Is the problem the old […]
How This NYC Startup Raised $18.6M to Revitalize The Fragrance Industry
Perfume shopping is all about exploring new products and scents, but when people go fragrance shopping, playing with new scents is far from encouraged. People feel pressured to purchase an entire costly bottle of perfume or cologne, which causes them to stick to the scents they know and trust, leaving little room for discovering something […]
Billie Raises $6M to be the Dollar Shave Club for Women
For men, shaving subscriptions options are bountiful with companies like Dollar Shave Club, Harry’s and even Gillette offering the convenience of bringing personal care to your doorstep. Billie recognized there was a gap in the market and brought the same model to serve women, 51% of the population, but with a line of products that […]