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The Helm

The Helm

New York City, New Yorkthehelm.co

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.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

24

Website

thehelm.co

Investments

The Helm investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BiographicaJan 2026SeedCo-investor
BoobyBiomeSep 2025SeedCo-investor
itselectricJul 2024SeedCo-investor
The Better MenopauseJun 2024SeedCo-investor
Testmate HealthMay 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Lindsey Taylor Wood

Founder & General Partner

Megan Ananian

Partner

Olivia Fleming

Partner

Julie Weber

COO & General Partner

Anne Fishkin

Angel Investor

Caley Adams

Angel Investor

Hannah Foley

Angel Investor

Marilyn Yang

Angel Investor

Nina Callahan

Angel Investor

Pailyn Singhapakdi

Angel Investor

Ruth McDonald

Investor

Sofia Pirro

Angel Investor

Sophie Taitt

Angel Investor

Taylor Huttner

Angel Investor

Tricia Lin Collins

Angel Investor Member

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2016

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