The numbers make it clear that existing employer benefits don’t do enough to support caregivers. The cost of child care continues to rise, now accounting for the single biggest line-item expense for the average American family (more than housing, healthcare and food). Imagine how much more valued these workers would feel and how much more productive they could be if companies invested in child care.
Sealed today announced the expansion of its Series B funding with an additional $29.5 million equity investment led by Fifth Wall Climate Tech with participation from Robert Downey Jr.’s FootPrint Coalition, CityRock Venture Partners, Cyrus Capital and Keyframe Capital, bringing its total capital raised to $62.5 million.
Loliware introduces seaweed pellets that can replace plastic at scale. The brand puts the spotlight on straws, but that’s just the beginning.
"People are excited to go back to the office," says founder and CEO Claire Coder. "And with that, there will be an opportunity for us to continue to stock organizations."
Lauren Salz sat down with award-winning technology journalist Emily Chang to discuss her company's mission and her personal journey as a founder.
GirlBoss featured 29 changemakers in the period industry. Aunt Flow disrupts the status quo by making quality period products free and accessible in public restrooms.
BlocPower is tackling climate change by giving every homeowner the opportunity to electrify - starting in low- and middle-income communities.
BlocPower has launched projects in more than 25 cities across the United States, including Ithaca, New York, in 2021, making it the first city with a plan to fully decarbonize buildings.
A new financing model from a New York startup called Sealed promises to spare homeowners the upfront investment and the hassle of coordinating contractors.
Vivvi provides child care and early education. With programs across the country, including on-campus, in-home, in-office, care cash and virtual tutoring, Vivvi partners with employers of all sizes to make child care more accessible and affordable.
86% of menstruators have started their period in public without access to needed supplies.
Our portco @GoAuntFlow tells how they joined with the @akronlibrary so no one has to abandon their studies due to this disparity.
#periodequity #womenshealth - https://bit.ly/3DWIIhX
NIL collectives are spreading across universities thanks to celebrities like @drewbrees and companies like @SpryCompliance, who is helping student-athletes and schools take advantage of opportunities while navigating complex regulations. https://bit.ly/3fboFCb #nil #startups
Congrats to our portco @BlocPower on launching @tech4publicgood together with @aclima, @BitwiseInd, and Promise. Read more on @CityLab: https://bloom.bg/3BD6AWg
#TechForGood #ImpactInvesting
According to @lifewiretech #CommunitySolar could more than double the US’s total solar capacity. Our portfolio company @solarforgood is leading the way, bringing #CleanEnergy opportunities to the 80% of people unable to install rooftop #solar. https://bit.ly/3BmTfAa #climate
MSL Journal shares, "Each day across the #lifesciences, experts are overcome with new data." Read how @SorceroCo CCO @RichardGraves says #medicalaffairs teams can use AI to deliver the right #data and insights at the right time to impact patient outcomes: https://bit.ly/3BgacMl
Pittsburgh's #climateaction plan is in motion to reduce emissions 50% by 2030. @sealedhomes is proud to be part of the solution, making homes more #energyefficient and liveable. Watch to learn more: https://bit.ly/3S4u23U
#HVAC #homeowners #Pittsburgh @SalzLauren @AndyJFrank
