HearstLab

www.hearst.com/hearst-life/hearstlab

HearstLab primarily invests in Seed and Series A-stage women-led technology companies across Enterprise Technology, Data and Analytics, FinTech, Healthcare, Media, and Transportation sectors. Companies must be tech-enabled with working products, demonstrated market validation, and strategic alignment with Hearst's core expertise.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Data Infrastructure, Fintech

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Investment Thesis

HearstLab is a mission-focused strategic corporate venture fund committed to closing the gender gap in venture capital by investing in early-stage, women-led technology startups. They take a founder-first, long-term view in helping founders build sustainable and highly-scalable businesses, operating with fairness and honesty rather than following traditional venture capital models.

What Sets Them Apart

Mission-focused on addressing the gender gap in VC funding - 'We are a mission-focused strategic corporate venture fund committed to changing the 2%'
Backed by Hearst's massive ecosystem of 360+ businesses and global infrastructure
Provides hands-on support services beyond capital (legal, sales, marketing, finance, fundraising, engineering)
Global founder community network of 70+ female founders with mentorship and exclusive workshops
Direct access to Hearst's HearstLab Scout network (220+ scouts) and physical office spaces including Hearst Tower NYC headquarters
Strategic corporate venture structure allowing deep integration with Hearst's portfolio companies
Global expansion with partnerships in Netherlands, Spain, UK, Saudi Arabia, and Japan