The Helm
Overview
The Helm is a New York-based early-stage venture firm investing in women through our fund and investor membership. The Helm invests in early-stage tech-enabled companies built and led by women. To date, we have invested in industries ranging from Cleantech and High-Speed Transportation to Women's Healthcare.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus Aerospace | Apr 2022 | Grant | - |
| Tia | Sep 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Simplifyber | Jul 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Aplós | Jun 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| BoobyBiome | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Lindsey Taylor Wood
Founder & General Partner
Olivia Fleming
Partner
Julie Weber
COO & General Partner
Megan Ananian
Director of Business Development
Anne Fishkin
Angel Investor
Caley Adams
Angel Investor
Hannah Foley
Angel Investor
Leigh Pomerantz
Angel Investor
Marilyn Yang
Angel Investor
Pailyn Singhapakdi
Angel Investor
Ruth McDonald
Investor
Sofia Pirro
Angel Investor
Sophie Taitt
Angel Investor
Taylor Huttner
Angel Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Helm based?
The Helm is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was The Helm founded?
The Helm was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does The Helm have?
The Helm has 24 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Helm's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Venus Aerospace, Tia, Simplifyber, Aplós, BoobyBiome.
What was The Helm's most recent investment shown here?
The Helm's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BoobyBiome in 2025.
What sectors does The Helm focus on?
The Helm focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does The Helm focus on?
The Helm typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Helm's AUM?
The Helm's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.