Nineteenth Amendment is bringing its made-to-order model to TV with “Project Runway” and has raised some money to help it turn the fashion business model on its head. The company was one of five firms — out of more than 1,000 — selected for a $100,000 investment from Chloe Capital.
Artificial Intelligence, Momtech, SaaS, FinTech and Augmented Reality scaleups to take the stage at Chloe Capital’s pitch event for women entrepreneurs
Five Women-led tech companies to pitch for funding; One will receive an investment from Chloe Capital
(RELEASE) Denver, CO – On Thursday, February 7, 2019, five of the top women-led tech companies in the nation will present their businesses to a room full of investors and community leaders during the Denver Women Investors Forum (ChloeCapital.com/tour-denver). We invite all media representatives to shine a light on this movement for equality in entrepreneurship.
Geospiza, Lilu, Pagedip, Zeta and VNTANA (company descriptions below) were selected from a national pool of over 1000 applicants. One of these companies will receive an investment from Chloe Capital. The company will be chosen during a pitch event from 5 – 8 PM at Industry RiNo Station, located at 3858 Walnut Street, Denver, CO. Supportive male allies are welcome and encouraged to join us. Tickets are on sale at CHLOESdenver.eventbrite.com.
According to Pitchbook, female founders receive only two percent of all venture capital in the U.S. Yet studies show, companies with female founders perform better than those of their male counterparts. On February 7, Chloe Capital aims to help women entrepreneurs with funding, connections and mentorship.
“Ever since I started my career as a serial tech entrepreneur, I’ve seen firsthand how female founders are getting overlooked, and underestimated,” said Elisa Miller-Out, Founding Partner at Chloe Capital. “We see investing in women as a great opportunity.”
“Our mission is to advance solutions to the gender gap in entrepreneurship, added Chloe Capital Partner Kathryn Cartini. “We further this mission by investing in women-led companies, increasing the number of women investors at the table, and uniting a genuine community committed to supporting women.
Prior to the pitch event, accredited investors and women leaders from the five companies will connect for an invite-only Investor Dinner and Workshop. World-class speakers will lead enrichment programs focused on localized investing in women. Featured speakers represent Social Venture Circle, Next Wave Impact, Rockies Venture Club, Women Who Startup Foundation and more. Accredited individuals interested in attending the Investor Dinner and Workshop can reach out to Chloe Capital for an invite at info@ChloeCapital.com.
Here are the five women-led tech companies competing for funding:
Don’t miss your chance to support these innovation leaders. Register to attend at CHLOESdenver.eventbrite.com
The Denver Women Investors Forum is part of the Chloe Capital National Tour. In addition to Denver, CO, Investing Workshops and Pitch Events are scheduled in Chicago, IL, and Binghamton, NY. Women-led companies ready for venture funding should apply at ChloeCapital.com/tour.
It’s By U received our first investment of the Tour. It’s By U delivers DIY flower arrangement kits directly from the farm to U. Co-founders Caroline and Christine Strzalka will receive a $100,000 investment from Chloe Capital. Get the recap at ChloeCapital.com/tour-rochester
Our second investment will go to Nineteenth Amendment. Co-founders Gemma Sole and Amanda Curtis are moving manufacturing to the cloud. Their revenue-generating SaaS platform for on-demand manufacturing and retailing helps brands pre-sell items directly to shoppers, and connect with vetted U.S. manufacturers. Over 1,000 brands in 30 counties, including Moody’s and Disney, work with Nineteenth Amendment. Get the recap at ChloeCapital.com/tour-boston
Both It’s By U and Nineteenth Amendment have already been selected to pitch our co-investing partner, Astia Angels, for follow-on funding.
Chloe Capital would like to thank our City Champions: P2B Investor, Peak Impact Consulting, Project X-ITE, Women’s Investor Network and the Women Who Startup Foundation.
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About Chloe Capital : chloecapital.com
Chloe Capital is a seed-stage VC firm that invests in women-led innovation companies. Founded by three women tech-trepreneurs, Chloe Capital made its first investment in October 2017 during the firm’s inaugural Women Investors Accelerator. Since, Chloe Capital has helped Mi Padrino secure major deals with Mattel and raise an additional $2 million. Chloe Capital is now venturing forward to advance solutions to the gender gap in entrepreneurship and venture capital, which is furthered by the firm’s investments and community programs. Learn more at ChloeCapital.com/tour
Contact: Kathryn Cartini, Partner – kathryn@chloecapital.com
Chloe Capital is mentioned for its role in expanding the VC footprint in Rochester, NY.
Chloe Capital portfolio company, Mi Padrino is featured in this story.
Chloe Capital is featured in this story.
Healthtech, Advanced Manufacturing, Blockchain, B2B SaaS and Machine Learning startups to take the stage at Chloe Capital’s pitch event for women
Five Women-led tech companies to pitch for funding; One will receive an investment from Chloe Capital
January 3, 2019
(RELEASE) Boston, MA – On Friday, January 11th, 2019, five of the top women-led tech companies in Massachusetts and New York State will present their businesses to a room full of investors and community leaders during the Boston Women Investors Forum (ChloeCapital.com/tour-boston). We invite all media representatives to join us in shining a light on the movement for equality in entrepreneurship.
Meetcaregivers, Nineteenth Amendment, ResourceVerified, Visit.org and WorkAround Online (descriptions below) were selected from a national pool of over 1000 applicants. One of these companies will receive a $100,000 investment from Chloe Capital. The winner will be chosen during a pitch event from 6 – 9 PM at the Cambridge Innovation Center. Supportive male allies are welcome and encouraged to join us. Tickets are on sale at CHLOESboston.eventbrite.com.
According to Pitchbook, female founders receive only two percent of all venture capital in the U.S. In stark contrast, companies run by all male leadership teams received 79 percent of the $85 billion that VCs invested last year. On January 11, Chloe Capital, in partnership with our City Champions, aims to help women entrepreneurs with funding, connections and mentorship.
“Despite recent progress, women-led companies are going unnoticed. Yet studies show companies with diverse leadership teams grow faster and produce higher returns for investors,” said Elisa Miller-Out, Founding Partner at Chloe Capital. “We’re excited to bring this movement to Boston.”
“Our mission is to advance solutions to the gender gap in entrepreneurship, added Chloe Capital Partner Kathryn Cartini. “We further this mission by investing in women-led companies, increasing the number of women investors at the table, and uniting a genuine community committed to supporting women.
Prior to the pitch event, accredited investors and women leaders from the five companies will connect for an invite-only Investor Dinner and Workshop. World-class speakers will lead enrichment programs focused on localized investing in women leading innovation. Featured speakers include management consultant, economist and investor, Barbara Clarke. Clarke is a founding member of Astia Angels, and on the investment committees of Portfolia and Rising Tide Europe 3 (RTE3). Accredited individuals interested in attending the Investor Dinner and Workshop can reach out to Chloe Capital for an invite at info@ChloeCapital.com.
Here are the five women-led tech companies competing for funding:
Don’t miss your chance to support these innovation leaders. Register to attend at CHLOESboston.eventbrite.com
The Boston Women Investors Forum is part of the Chloe Capital National Tour. In addition to Boston, MA, Investing Workshops and Pitch Events are scheduled in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO and Binghamton, NY. Women-led companies ready for venture funding should apply at ChloeCapital.com/tour.
The winner of our kickoff event in Rochester, NY is It’s By U. It’s By U delivers DIY flower arrangement kits directly from the farm to U. Co-founders Caroline and Christine Strzalka will receive a $100,000 investment from Chloe Capital and the opportunity to pitch our co-funding partner, Astia Angels, for follow-on funding. Get the recap at ChloeCapital.com/tour-rochester.
Chloe Capital would like to thank the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its contribution to supporting the movement. NYSERDA works with stakeholders throughout the Northeast including community leaders, university researchers, investors and entrepreneurs. NYSERDA partners with them to develop, invest and foster the conditions that attract private sector capital investment needed to expand our clean energy economy. Learn more at NYSERDA.ny.gov
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About Chloe Capital : chloecapital.com
Chloe Capital is a seed-stage VC firm that invests in women-led innovation companies. Founded by three women tech-trepreneurs, Chloe Capital made its first investment in October 2017 during the firm’s inaugural Women Investors Accelerator. Since, Chloe Capital has helped Mi Padrino secure major deals with Mattel and raise an additional $2 million. Chloe Capital is now venturing forward to advance solutions to the gender gap in entrepreneurship and venture capital, which is furthered by the firm’s investments and community programs.
Contact: Kathryn Cartini, Partner – kathryn@chloecapital.com
Chloe Capital invests in The Billion Dollar Fund for Women.
Agtech, SaaS, Gaming, AI and retailTech startups to shine at Chloe Capital’s pitch event for women in tech
1st movement of its kind in Upstate NY for women-led companies; Championed by The Entrepreneurs Network and Imagine Monroe
(RELEASE) New York, NY – On Tuesday, December 4th, 2018, five of the top early-stage, women-led tech companies in New York State will present their businesses to a room full of investors and community leaders during the Rochester Women Investors Forum (ChloeCapital.com/tour-rochester). Aimed at growing women-led companies, this event is the first of its kind in Upstate NY. We invite all media representatives to join us in shining a light on the movement for equality in entrepreneurship.
BetterBred, BrandVerge, Immersed Games, It’s By U and Outgift (descriptions below) were selected from a national pool of over 1000 applicants. One of these companies will be awarded $100,000.. The winner will be chosen during a pitch event from 5 – 8 PM at The Penthouse at One East Avenue. Tickets are on sale at CHLOESrochester.eventbrite.com.
According to Pitchbook, in 2017 female founders received only two percent of all venture capital in the U.S. In stark contrast, companies run by all male leadership teams received 79 percent of the $85 billion that VCs invested last year. On December 4, Chloe Capital, in partnership with The Entrepreneurs Network and Imagine Monroe, aims to help women entrepreneurs with funding, connections and mentorship.
“Despite recent progress, women-led companies are going unnoticed. Yet studies show companies with diverse leadership teams grow faster and produce higher returns for investors. So for us, investing in women-led innovation companies is an opportunity to do well by doing good,” said Elisa Miller-Out, Founding Partner at Chloe Capital. “The Entrepreneurs Network and Imagine Monroe were the first champions to step forward. Together we’re furthering the movement to decrease the gender gap in entrepreneurship and venture capital.”
Earlier in the day, accredited investors and founders at the helm of venture-backable companies are also invited to an Investing Workshop from 11:30AM – 4PM, also at The Penthouse at One East Avenue. World-class speakers will lead enrichment programming focused on localized investing in women leading innovation. Featured speakers include Dr. Michele Madansky, co-author of Elephant in Valley, a widely cited study on gender bias in Silicon Valley. Supportive male allies are welcome and encouraged to join us.
Enrollment for both sessions of the Rochester Women Investors Forum is filling up. Interested people are urged to sign up at CHLOESrochester.eventbrite.com.
“Working together, TEN and Chloe Capital are building a movement that supports women reaching their fullest potential and having opportunities equal to their male counterparts,” said Jean Kase, Executive Director of The Entrepreneurs Network. “Congratulations to the five women-led innovation companies selected for this investment opportunity.”
Here are the five NYS women-led tech companies competing for funding:
DNA-based conversation software preserving historic breeds and beloved pets. BetterBred gives the breakdown of a dog’s genetics: for purebreds, to predict future illnesses; for non-purebreds, to determine ancestry.
Marketplace + workflow tool that makes it easy for advertisers to plan premium media partnerships at scale. For media companies, BrandVerge will shorten the sales cycle for ad space, provide qualified leads, and have a higher consideration rate. For advertisers, BrandVerge will increase market transparency, streamline the process for selling ads, and lead to stronger performances for the ads.
Harnessing the engaging power of video games to create a next generation STEM learning platform. Their flagship product, Tyto Online, is a video game for middle school students to learn science content and skills. The company has sold over 26,000 copies of their smaller first product, received grants from the National Science Foundation and Department of Education, and was recently awarded investment from New York State through the 43North business competition.
DIY flower arrangement kits delivered from the farm to you. It’s By U sends everything you need to create your own flower arrangements: the farm-fresh flowers, tools, containers, and a streaming video lesson. The easy kits let you make your own gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces for weddings, holidays, and more.
A retailTech platform focused on finding the right gift for every occasion and person. Outgift uses A.I. against a thoughtfully curated library of brands and products to make recommendations based on each recipient’s unique preferences and interests. The engaging social platform enables users to connect with each other and discover what their loved ones truly want while still allowing them to surprise and delight.
Don’t miss your chance to support these innovation leaders. Register to attend at CHLOESrochester.eventbrite.com
The Rochester Women Investors Forum is part of the Chloe Capital National Tour. In addition to Rochester, NY, Investing Workshops and Pitch Events are scheduled in Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO and Binghamton, NY. Women-led companies ready for venture funding should apply at ChloeCapital.com/tour.
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About Chloe Capital : chloecapital.com
Chloe Capital is a seed-stage VC firm that invests in women-led innovation companies. Founded by three women tech-trepreneurs from Upstate NY, Chloe Capital made its first investment in October 2017 during the firm’s inaugural Women Investors Accelerator. Since, Chloe Capital has helped Mi Padrino secure major deals with Mattel and raise an additional $2 million. Chloe Capital is now venturing forward to advance solutions to the gender gap in entrepreneurship and venture capital, which is furthered by the firm’s investments and community programs. Contact: Kathryn Cartini, Partner : kathryn@chloecapital.com
About Imagine Monroe : imaginemonroe.org
It is the mission of Imagine Monroe to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, and economic welfare of the people of Monroe County. This is accomplished by actively working to promote, attract, encourage, and develop recreation, economically sound commerce, and industry for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. Imagine Monroe will achieve this mission, utilizing the powers granted to it by New York State, by providing financial assistance to qualified projects. This assistance shall include conduit bond financing, lease/leasebacks, exemptions from taxation, and/or support to organizations with similar missions. Contact: Jeff Adair, Executive Director : jeffreyadair@monroecounty.gov
About The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN) : ten-ny.org
The Entrepreneurs Network is for startups who are commercializing scientific breakthroughs and new technologies, and small businesses who can scale by tapping new markets or expanding their product portfolios. This focus on growth potential drives powerful peer-to-peer learning, and leads to real-world success stories. TEN is business helping business. Entrepreneurs accepted into the program receive training and coaching from investors and business owners. Contact: Jean Kase, Executive Director : jeankase@ten-ny.org
Funding attracts investors from across the U.S.; Catalyzed by Chloe Capital
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2018 / — Mi Padrino®, an event-planning and crowd-gifting platform for the Hispanic community, announced today that it has secured a Series Seed round. Launched in 2017, MiPadrino.com makes it easy to organize and fund Latino events like Quinceañeras and weddings.
Astia Angels led the round, which includes industry leader XO Group (TheKnot) as well as Chloe Capital, Invest Detroit, Invest Michigan and others. An all-in-one marketplace, event hosts use Mi Padrino to register for gifts, find vendors, shop for products, and more. The funds raised will accelerate Mi Padrino‘s growth trajectory by enhancing its platform, expanding marketing efforts, and investing in user engagement and retention.
“Mi Padrino has quickly become the leading Hispanic event planning platform in the US,” said Kim Gamez, CEO and Co-Founder. “In twelve months, over two million guests have attended Mi Padrino events. This investment allows us to continue to improve the Hispanic party planning experience helping even more Latinx families enjoy and celebrate their traditions.”
“It’s been a pleasure working with Kim Gamez,” said Elisa Miller-Out, Founding Partner at Chloe Capital. “Mi Padrino was first brought to our attention Marta Michelle Colon, Co-founder of Access Latina, CEO of Buena Gente, and a member of the Chloe Capital advisory board. We quickly helped us recognize Kim’s stellar leadership skills, and her company’s ability to capture a rapidly growing and underrepresented market.”
Kim Gamez was invited to pitch at Chloe Capital’s inaugural Women’s Investors Accelerator at the end of last year. The accelerator united leaders in angel investing and venture capital with a select handful of women-led technology companies. Mi Padrino was chosen to receive Chloe Capital’s first investment.
“Our journey with Kim is a testament to the power of community. In addition to an introduction by Marta Michelle, Astia Angels joined us as a funding partner for our Accelerator, which resulted in the immediate opportunity for Kim to pitch Astia’s network of angels for follow on funding. Ita Ekpoudom from Plum Alley was also a member of our investor panel. She offered to introduce Kim to the Founder of TheKnot, which is owned by the XO Group,” said Miller-Out. “Our final decision to invest in Mi Padrino was strengthened by these key connections.”
According to Mi Padrino Board Member and investor Carol Schrader, “Astia Angel’s investment in Mi Padrino is significant as it extends our mission. Kim and her team presented a compelling opportunity to not only invest in a dynamic female entrepreneur, but also a Latina-focused business based in the Midwest.”
In the U.S. alone, over 400,000 Hispanic girls celebrate quinceañeras (their coming of age event) every year and on average families spend $20,000 on the event. Globally, quinceañeras are a $49 billion dollar industry and combined with other traditional celebrations (weddings, baptisms, tres años, etc.) create a $400B market.
“We’re thrilled to invest in a company that’s serving the Hispanic community with innovative products and services for quinceañeras and beyond,” said Alison Bernstein, Vice President and General Manager, XO Group. “At XO Group, we believe in the importance of celebrations and traditions. Connecting to the right tools, advice and local services is key in planning an amazing party. XO Group is excited to help Mi Padrino become the premier Hispanic event planning marketplace in the world.”
About Mi Padrino
At Mi Padrino, we believe in the deep and lasting impact of traditions and events in shaping lives and building community. We make event planning easy by organizing and connecting hosts, guests, vendors, products and resources, so that Latino families and friends can focus on what matters: Honoring their heritage and celebrating life’s most significant occasions together.
About Chloe Capital
Chloe Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in women-led innovation companies. Our mission is to decrease the gender gap in entrepreneurship and venture capital. We further this mission through our investments and enrichment programs that provide women entrepreneurs and investors with mentorship and connections to resources. We aim to make our next five investments during the 2018-2019 Chloe Capital National Tour > ChloeCapital.com/tour
About Astia Angels
Astia Angels is a premier global angel network made up of women, men and family offices investing in companies with inclusive executive teams. Since the launch of Astia Angels in 2013, members have made 95 investments into 60 women-led companies across the sectors of technology, life sciences, cleantech and consumer products, from seed to growth stage, representing $20.5M+ in investment and $250M+ in syndicate investments.
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