Startups
Fran manages a portfolio of over 30 female-founded companies. While she’s no longer investing, she continues to advocate for all female entrepreneurs through her thought leadership platform and her partnership with the Dream Ventures Accelerator program.
A note to founders from Fran
If you’re a founder looking for help with fundraising, I highly recommend the Dream Ventures Accelerator program (of which I proudly serve as a formal Advisor). Not only will you learn a ton, but you’ll also become a part of a very special founder community. Read more about the program here. And use my discount code FRAN200 for $200 off.
PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
A revolutionary whole-body reset program and a full spectrum of superfood products.
Brightland is elevating the kitchen pantry, starting with authentic olive oils and vinegars that are never rotten, over processed, or fraudulent.
west~bourne is the go-to brand for plant powered and planet positive provisions for the next generation.
Skura Style offers a subscription service for high-performance, beautifully designed sponges.
DORÉ is a global destination that values the quiet, embraces the slow, and delights in style and beauty.
thirteen lune is an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors.
Timeless and universally-loved collection of everyday pieces (caftans, accessories, and more).
Plant-based products that improve the quality of life for families.
Luxe, down-there femme care for the ever-evolving woman.
Helix Hair Labs is the first haircare tools company focusing on the future of hair wellness.
A modern day party supply shoppe.
Hand-crafted cannabis products made from responsibly sourced, sustainable ingredients.
Accessories curated from independent designers around the globe.
Bindery is a membership platform for influential book tastemakers.
An audio company celebrating short fiction with an emphasis on underrepresented voices.
Copper is an innovative platform that connects authors and readers.
Boss Beauties is a media and entertainment brand that inspires & elevates women & girls to be everything they want to be through impact programs, content, and consumer products.
The WIE Suite brings together ambitious women leaders and creators who work to drive action for themselves and for each other.
iFundWomen is a crowdfunding platform designed for female entrepreneurs.
The Female Founders Fund is one of the few seed funds created with the specific purpose of investing in startups with female founders.
Gather Ventures provides capital and entrepreneurial experience to companies driving the shift from animal to plant-based food consumption.
Mogul is a platform that enables diverse leaders to connect and provides AI-driven diversity recruitment solutions.
Ingressive is an early-stage fund that invests in pre-seed and seed startups located in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco.
Dream Ventures connects founders with strategic investors and partnerships.
EXITS
ACQUIRED BY MUSE
The Meditation Studio app features over 250 un-complicated and engaging guided meditations.
ACQUIRED BY TIME INC.
HelloGiggles is a positive lifestyle website covering culture, love, friendship, style, crafting and more.
ACQUIRED BY THE MOM PROJECT
Werk is an online talent platform that pairs women with flexible work opportunities from top companies.
ACQUIRED BY VALIDITY
Return Path is the global leader in email intelligence, providing solutions that maximize the performance of email.
ACQUIRED BY HEALTHLINE
Greatist provides the most trusted and fun fitness, health and happiness content on the web.
ACQUIRED BY LUMINARY
The Cru offers a scalable peer coaching model that allows companies to accelerate their mid-career female talent.
ACQUIRED BY MJR VENTURE INVESTMENTS
Heymama is THE community for working moms.