The Helm Fund I | 2021 VC Fund

The Helm

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

New York, United States

Countries of investment

United States

Investment stages

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A

Industries

Technology
Consumer Products
Social Impact

About
The Helm provides capital and resources to elevate women entrepreneurs and drive meaningful change in the business landscape. The firm invests in early-stage, women-led companies across various industries, fostering innovation and growth.

Min check size: $150K
Max check size: $500K
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Investment Thesis

The Helm invests in innovative companies founded by women, focusing on early-stage opportunities across industries.

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Manager's Experience

Experienced in empowering and funding women founders at the early stage.

The Helm Contacts Information

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Team

Lindsey Taylor Wood – Founder & CEO

Erin Shipley – Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Meghan Cross – Partner

Sarah Kunst – Venture Partner

Portfolio

Aunt Flow

WTHN

itselectric

Venus Aerospace

Rebellyous Foods

Realworld

Mahmee

Leda Health

Kinema

Inaru

Miss Grass

Tia

Haute Hijab

Aplos

Oova

Dogdrop

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Year Founded

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Vintage Year

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Net Internal Rate of Return

Investment Multiple

Capital Allocation

Management Fee

Carried Interest

AUM

Follow-on Investments

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Write-Off Ratio

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