HearstLab is an early-stage venture fund that focuses on investing in women-led startups in various sectors.
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founded date
01.01.2016
IPO status
Private
Description
HearstLab, a venture arm of the Hearst Corporation, provides cash investments and one year of services to its portfolio companies. These services include assistance with commercial deals, privacy and security, legal services, marketing support, and raising capital. Startups also benefit from the guidance and support of women leaders across Hearst's global businesses. HearstLab has a dedicated team that provides expertise in areas such as UI/UX, DevOps engineering, data security, data science, brand storytelling, financial modeling, and business development. The fund has invested in over 40 companies at the Seed and Series A stages, with successful exits, and often participates as a co-investor and in follow-on rounds.