The Helm

Seed and Early-Stage venture capital firm · New York

The Helm is a Seed and Early-Stage venture capital firm based in New York that invests in Climate Tech, Healthcare and Fintech. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for The Helm as of June 3, 2026.

Updated · Sources: fund website

Stages
Seed, Early-Stage
Headquarters
New York

Overview

The Helm at a glance

Stage
Seed, Early-Stage
Sectors
Climate Tech, Healthcare, Fintech, Foodtech, Sustainable Materials, Workforce Development
Headquarters
New York
Cold inbound
Accepted
Website
thehelm.co

Investment thesis

The Helm invests in game-changing companies founded by women, operating as an early-stage venture firm with offices in NYC and London.

Stated on thehelm.coWEBSITE

What sets The Helm apart

  • exclusive focus on women founders
  • dual-structure fund + angel syndicate model
  • thematic content publishing (The Helm Review)
  • geographic presence in both NYC and London

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Portfolio 9

Backed: itselectric, Venus Aerospace, Rebellyous Foods + 6 more

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Partners

Partners at The Helm

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FAQ

Questions about The Helm

What does The Helm invest in?

The Helm is a Seed, Early-Stage stage Climate tech, Healthcare, Fintech, Foodtech, Sustainable materials, Workforce development investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: The Helm invests in game-changing companies founded by women, operating as an early-stage venture firm with offices in NYC and London.

What makes The Helm different from other funds?

The Helm stands out on 4 points: exclusive focus on women founders; dual-structure fund + angel syndicate model; thematic content publishing (The Helm Review); geographic presence in both NYC and London.

What other funds are similar to The Helm?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Caffeinated Capital, Aspira Capital Management, Initialized Capital.

How do I reach The Helm?

The Helm accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required. The Helm publishes an application route at https://thehelm.co/founder-contact/.

Sources

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