FEMALE FORWARD
Hart Violet Ventures focuses on female forward investments. We invest in companies founded by, started for, and or benefitting women; as well as amazing companies we believe in that need a woman in the conversation.
WE'RE INTO
BEAR'S FRUIT KOMBUCHA
Bear's Fruit Kombucha is made with 100% organic fruit & herbs - no sugary juice, artificial flavors or any other weird stuff. Sure it's not as easy, but we believe better ingredients = better taste — and Hard Work Bears Fruit™. Proudly made in Brooklyn, Bear's Fruit is sold in a slightly smaller 10 oz. bottle based on how much kombucha your body can process at once. Science matters!
BRANDLESS
Brandless is a direct-to-consumer company offering a curated assortment of high-quality things for you, your home, and your family in support of a well-lived life. Everything Brandless creates, ranging from clean and cruelty-free self care to health, wellness and home goods, is community-inspired. Built for both profit and purpose, Brandless donates a meal to someone facing hunger in partnership with Feeding America with every order. Brandless has been named among Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies” two years in a row, one of People Magazine’s “100 Reasons to Love America,” “Startup of the Year” by AdAge, and “Hottest Startup” by Business Insider, among many other press and industry accolades.
BUMBLE
Bumble is a social network by women, for everyone. Bumble is more than just a dating app, with three different modes (Bumble Bizz, Bumble BFF, and Bumble Date) for professional networking, friend-finding, and dating. Bumble is a mission-driven company that is dedicated to empowering women and helping end misogyny around the globe.
CHOOSY
Choosy is a technology company that produces on-demand fashion collections. Using proprietary algorithms and minimum waste agile manufacturing facilities, we are able to predict and enable "See Now Buy Now" real-time shopping based on social media behavior. Our community of influencers and customers provide us with constant feedback on the product experience, which optimizes the user journey and allows us to acquire customers via viral organic word-of-mouth.
FORWARD
Forward is a health membership that provides preventive primary care combining world-class doctors with advanced medical technology, including biometric body scans, genetic testing and real-time blood testing in 12 minutes. Proprietary hardware, software, and interactive touch displays ensure every visit is both efficient and comprehensive. Forward is the largest concierge healthcare provider in Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
KOSAS
Kosas is makeup for everyone, that celebrates simplicity, that feels as good as it looks, and is good for you too. Made with nourishing clean ingredients for the most comfortable wear and easiest makeup application. The colors are created on real skin tones for real pigment payoff.
LALO
Lalo is reinventing how parents shop for their babies. Exorbitant prices, an outdated/overwhelming retail experience, and no true connections or brand loyalty with millennial consumers - it's time for a new approach. Lalo brings true value by bundling products to give more for less and offering a seamless shopping experience both online and offline through their unique showroom concept built to educate, empower, and promote lasting relationships between the brand and new parents.
MIKU
Miku is a tech company empowering people to live better through higher awareness. Its flagship product, the Miku Baby Monitor, captures and analyzes breathing, sound, and sleeping patterns with no wires or wearables, using proprietary SensorFusion technology developed by military research engineers.
With a Miku monitor, stream HD video and audio, track temperature and humidity levels, play custom MikuMusic sleep sounds and lullabies, and receive sleep reports and expert health tips through the Android and iOS-compatible app. Local processing, crypto chip technology, and custom dual Ole Wolff speakers are just some of the unique features packed into the Miku monitor.
OLIVE & JUNE
Olive & June is an LA-based nail brand on a mission to bring beautiful nails to everyone. After launching the first affordable luxury nail salon experience in Los Angeles in 2013, Olive & June is now democratizing the salon manicure for women everywhere through its proprietary at-home mani system, long-lasting polishes and patented innovation.
OMNI
Omni is a rentals marketplace that enables you to access items in your neighborhood. Buy providing people the ability to rent items that they would have otherwise had to buy, Omni helps reduce waste and increases space for fuller living.
SQUEEZE
Squeeze is a revolutionary new massage concept from the founders of Drybar. Through their industry-leading technology platform, the first of its kind in the retail service space, Squeeze bridges the seamlessness of an on-demand mobile experience with a beautiful, sophisticated retail destination. Booking, paying, tipping and reviewing are all done through the Squeeze App or online, so guests are able to walk in and float out.
THE KIT
The Kit is a different kind of support system. With over 20 years of collective celebrity styling experience, Jamie Mizrahi and Simone Harouche have mastered the most intimate details of fit and flattery. Through the process of finding the best of the best for their A-list clientele, they discovered a void in the market for a line of the foundational undergarments that serves every woman no matter her shape or size. Together in launching The KiT, a curated collection of intimate essentials, they've utilized their knowledge of best kept industry secrets in hopes of making the perfect foundation more accessible to all.
YUMI
Yumi, the new authority in early childhood nutrition, is on a mission to raise a healthier generation. Yumi deliveries fresh, nutritious, organic meals and snacks for babies and toddlers, direct to your doorstep.
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