Fempire Group (SoGal)

Profile

Fempire Group, in collaboration with SoGal, is an initiative aimed at galvanizing diverse individuals globally to become angel investors. The group is based on the ethos of creating a more equitable startup ecosystem by closing the gender and diversity gap in entrepreneurship and investing. The founders, Elizabeth Galbut and Pocket Sun, are recognized figures in the venture capital industry with extensive backgrounds in entrepreneurship. The community is designed to support and empower women, providing a wealth of resources and a global network of investors and entrepreneurs.

Fempire Group does not manage a traditional fund but rather operates through initiatives such as the Angel Investing Training Program and Syndicate, which empowers its members to gain access to startup deal flow. The group emphasizes investments in diverse-led startups across various sectors. Investments are enhanced through an angel investor bootcamp and syndicate deals drawn from SoGal's broader network, but investment size specifics are not explicitly mentioned.

Notable portfolio companies associated with SoGal Ventures, the firm associated with Fempire Group, include Everlywell - a lab platform, Function of Beauty - a clean personal care brand, Elemy - autism care, Lovevery - child development, and Proscia - digital pathology analytics. These investments highlight the firm's emphasis on diversity and innovation in health and consumer tech sectors.