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Evvy launched Fertility Insights this week! Results from Evvy's vaginal microbiome test will now highlight measures across four distinct markers linked to fertility, associations regularly overlooked in reproductive care: “The connection between the vaginal microbiome and fertility is one of the most exciting frontiers in reproductive health,” said Dr. Kate McLean, Chief Medical Officer at Evvy. “We’ve seen compelling research linking specific vaginal bacteria to everything from embryo implantation to pregnancy loss — yet this crucial information wasn’t available to patients or providers in fertility care. By making these insights accessible, Evvy is bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world clinical impact, giving individuals and providers a new tool to support reproductive success.” ?? ?? Coverage: https://lnkd.in/ggMfkiqN

Founder and CEO of RōZ and hairstylist Mara Roszak spoke with Elle about everything from her first job as a Starbucks barista to leading with kindness and knowing when to ask for help. She also shared some important career advice: be open to learning. On how RōZ’s formulations mimic her approach to styling clients’ hair: “I love creating styles that sort of stand the test of time…I bring out what is naturally beautiful about their hair. It will have movement and be free-form. It’s not a heavy-handed approach to hair styling. My RōZ products are in line with that. They are not products that are hard to use or make the hair look like a hard shell.” ?? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/d3ck6TTD

Congratulations to founders Cassandra Thurswell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Helane Crowell, Pita Navarro, Priyanka Jain, Emily Gittins, Anna Harman, Lisa Bubbers, and Sali Christeson on their inclusion in Inc.’s Female Founders 500 list! We are inspired (daily) by these incredible leaders and proud to be their partner. They are solving unmet needs, building community, and modeling new standards for sustainability and inclusion across beauty, health, and retail. Thank you for your answers to our perennial question as investors and consumers: “how can we live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives?” Cc: G9 Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner of G9 Ventures Amy Griffin released her debut memoir today. As Amy’s teammates, we are so fortunate to know her optimism, curiosity, and work ethic. We are beyond proud of Amy for sharing her story and for paving the way for others to share theirs. https://lnkd.in/eSiGKMMq

Little Otter?is on a mission to make whole-family mental health care accessible to everyone. It conducted 56,000 virtual visits with children and parents in the last year, and 85% of families saw clinical improvements after six sessions. This team is dedicated to improving lives and creating positive change. Excited to continue to support Little Otter in scaling mental health support and pioneering new methods of data-driven care??????

Huge congratulations to the Archive team on their Series B fundraise! Archive's software is changing consumption patterns one resale at a time. We are thrilled to continue to be supporters. 50+ brands on board and they're just getting started ??

?? Duckbill is a winner of Fast Company’s 2024 Next Big Things in Tech Awards! We are so excited for Meghan Verena Joyce and the entire Duckbill team. They are combining humans and AI to give us a trusted personal assistant (and more time for the things and people we care about ?? ). Congrats Duckbill and all of FastCo’s Next Big Things! https://lnkd.in/gQPdUTC6

Harper’s Bazaar recognized founder and managing partner of G9 Amy Griffin for investing with purpose: “Our mission is to invest in generation-defining brands that empower consumers to live, look, and feel better across beauty, wellness, health, and community,” she explains, summarizing the instinct that has led her to get involved in so many companies that are woven into the fabric of women’s everyday lives. Two recent wins make the case that ethical investing is a smart bet: “Midi Health is setting a new standard of care for menopause treatment with convenient virtual visits and access to experienced clinicians covered by insurance. And Saie's beauty products are made by experts and use only clean ingredients. The brand launched a climate initiative this year and committed to eliminating five million pounds of plastic over the next three years. We look for solutions that resonate with modern consumers, and brands that make them feel connected to something bigger.” We’re proud of Amy and inspired by all the Great Motivators - activists, artists, athletes, and politicians - included alongside her. Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/e6YwNJ5Y

With the launch of its Climate Initiative last week, Saie committed to cleaning 5M pounds of plastic by 2027 and reaching carbon net-zero by 2039. We’ve been lucky enough to support Helane Crowell at G9 Ventures from the start and we’re thrilled (as always) to be in her corner as she sets a new industry standard in beauty.

WWD Beauty included Amy Griffin in its inaugural list of Beauty’s Most Powerful Financiers! We’re so lucky to partner with incredible brands like Kitsch, Saie, RōZ, Supergoop!, Ami Colé, evolvetogether, Kosas, and Westman Atelier.