women
Bellabeat’s new hybrid smartwatch tracks your stress…and goes with your outfit
Bellabeat, the company behind a variety of health and wellness wearable devices aimed at women, is now selling its first smartwatch. The device, which is simply called “Time,” was announce
Walmart to acquire women’s plus-size clothing brand ELOQUII
Walmart is expanding further into apparel with today’s announcement of its plans to acquire the digitally native, women’s plus-size clothing brand ELOQUII for an undisclosed amount. The al
Tinder in India launches ‘My Move,’ a Bumble-like feature where women chat first
Tinder in India is now rolling out a new feature that allows women to make the first move. The setting, called “My Move,” is similar to the core feature in rival dating app Bumble, which i
Athena Club offers a cheaper way to prepare for your next period
For those of us unlucky enough to be forced to accommodate mother nature’s whims on a monthly basis, you know that — in addition to cramps, headaches and mood swings — it can be a ch
Online bra startup Harper Wilde raises $2 million in seed round
Harper Wilde has raised a $2 million funding round led by venture capital firm CRV, which the company told TechCrunch it’s excited to use to not only build its workforce but to further its missi
Spotify’s new ‘Amplify’ hub to highlight issues like gender equality, immigration, and LGBTQ rights
Spotify announced this morning the launch of a new in-app destination called Amplify, initially available in the U.S. and Canada, that will feature voices from various communities that focus on key to
Google marks International Women’s Day with a “women-led” attribute for business listings
To mark International Women’s Day, Google will start letting business owners identify their listings as “Women led” on Google My Business. Once enabled, this means their business entry on Google
Peanut, the matchmaking app for moms, launches a community feature called Peanut Pages
Peanut, the app referred to as “Tinder for moms” because it connects mothers by letting them swipe each other’s profiles, is launching a new community discussion feature. Called Peanut Pages, it
TechCrunch Include Office Hours with Cavalry Ventures
TechCrunch December Include Office Hours will be hosted in Berlin, Germany on December 1st. We're partnering with Cavalry Ventures. From 2-3pm, founding and managing partner Rouven Dresselhaus and m
Backed by Accel, GlowRoad helps Indian women build home businesses
Indian e-commerce company GlowRoad is built on a simple premise. By connecting manufacturers with resellers and using drop shipping, it keeps everyone's overhead costs low. The Bangalore-based startup
Refinery29 raises $45M more led by Turner at a $500M valuation
Another traditional media company has invested in an online property to help expand its digital footprint and capture the next generation of consumers. Refinery29 — the online publisher that,
Bellabeat Leaf’s new wearable and app help women tackle stress
Bellabeat, the maker of a line of health trackers aimed at women, has sold over 400,000 units of its first health tracker known as the Leaf – a name given to the device because of its leaf-like
Fovo wants to help women shop by shape, not size
One of the challenges with clothes shopping online is that it doesn’t mirror the real-world experience where you can try on items for fit. And even though a number of today’s retailers off
Former Citigroup CFO Sallie Krawcheck launches Ellevest, a digital investment platform for women
Former Citigroup CFO Sallie Krawcheck launched her anticipated new startup, a digital investment platform for women called Ellevest, this morning from the TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2016 conferenceR
Chariot for Women is a new ridesharing service for women only
Uber driver Michael Pelletz is launching a new ridesharing service with a twist: All the drivers and passengers will be women. Chariot for Women will be active in the Boston area on April 19. But does
YouTube invests in female creators
YouTube announced this morning two programs aimed at funding and highlighting women’s voices across its video network. One sees the company forging a year-long partnership with U.N. to appoint
Hopscotch, E-Commerce For Mums In India, Lands $13M Led By Facebook Co-Founder Saverin
Hopscotch, an India-based e-commerce service focused on mums and founded by a former Diapers.com executive, has closed a $13 million Series C round led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
“Hey! VINA” Is A Tinder For (Girl) Friends
A startup called VINA is launching a mobile app today that operates a lot like a Tinder, but is aimed at women seeking new friends. And no, not friends-with-benefits or boy-space-friends, but other fe
Brit+Co Confirms $20M Raise Led By Intel, Acquires How-To App Snapguide
Big news today for Brit + Co., the lifestyle media and e-commerce business aimed at people interested in crafty projects. The startup has confirmed that it’s raised $20 million in funding, and
Bellabeat Starts Shipping The Leaf, A Health Tracker Designed For Women
Bellabeat, a company that makes a line health trackers and other devices aimed at women, including especially moms and moms-to-be, today begins shipping its first wearable: a piece of “smart j