igniteXL Ventures

🌟 I’m incredibly honored to be named among this year’s 100 Women Founders to Watch. It’s both humbling and empowering to be recognized alongside such inspiring female leaders from across the world. Creating something from nothing is no easy feat — it’s a journey filled with both exhilarating highs and challenging lows, especially as a female founder. But nothing meaningful is built alone. It takes a dedicated team, a strong community, and a lot of support to bring a vision to life. I'm continuously grateful for everyone who has been a part of this journey at Ome. Here’s to breaking more boundaries and continuing to uplift one another along the way! See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/dSwzybEs Founders Forum Group #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #Ome #WomenInTech

🌍✨ Proudly African, Powerfully Global ✨🌍 We're beyond excited to announce that Uncover has officially launched in North America! 🎉 At Uncover, we believe in more than skincare—we're about changing narratives and making melanated skin a priority, not an afterthought. The journey has been remarkable, from Nairobi to Lagos, Ghana, Uganda, and now across the Atlantic. But this isn’t just about expansion; it’s about proving that African innovation deserves to shine on the global stage. Let’s redefine beauty, rewrite stories, and Uncover what’s real—because your real deserves to be seen. Check out our new North American site at https://lnkd.in/daH-hbUV #UncoverNorthAmerica #ProudlyAfrican #MelanatedSkin #GlobalBeautyMovement #RewriteTheNarrative

🚀 10 Years of Dame: Closing the Pleasure Gap Ten years ago, I launched Dame with one mission: to close the pleasure gap and help people experience sex that feels good—because healthy sex is pleasurable. Since then, we’ve: ✨ Sold 1M+ vibes 🛠 Designed 30+ products 🤝 Worked with 200+ testers to create tools for better pleasure ⭐ Earned 10,000+ 5-star reviews ⚡ Crowdfunded 2 products (and one more is coming soon!) 💥 Delivered 5M orgasms (give or take 😉) But the numbers only tell part of the story. Everyone—women, vulva-havers, and beyond—deserves pleasure. It’s not a luxury; it’s a key part of well-being. For too long, pleasure has been left out of conversations about sex and health—and we’re here to change that. The past decade hasn’t been easy—from legal battles to breaking into mainstream retail—but every step has been worth it. Thank you to our incredible community, testers, customers, and team for believing in this mission and supporting us every step of the way. And we’re just getting started. Stay tuned—our next product drops soon! 👀 Here’s to more pleasure, more connection, and more empowerment in the years ahead. Together, we’re closing the gap, one orgasm at a time. Also 20% off our site to celebrate... if you want. #PleasureIsHealth #ClosingTheGap #SexualWellness #Entrepreneurship #VulvaHaversDeserveBetter #DameProducts #Empowerment #OrgasmEquality #PleasureMatters #HealthySex #DecadeOfDame #SexualHealth

JustWears is Taking the Store in Style! I’m beyond excited to announce that JustWears has officially landed in Selfridges London! 🎉 JustWears started from a very personal place. I was fed up with my partner constantly complaining about how uncomfortable his underwear was. Not being a fashion expert, I didn’t have all the answers, but I knew there had to be a better way—underwear that didn’t just feel great, but actually provide support where men need it most. Curious to see if other men shared the same frustration, we launched the concept on Kickstarter, filming most of the content right in our kitchen. To my surprise, the campaign took off—it became the most-backed apparel campaign in the UK, and that’s how JustWears began. Since then, we’ve stayed true to our mission of creating the most comfortable, sustainable underwear, using premium natural materials and our innovative DualPouch™ design for ultimate support. We’ve come a long way since Alexander Walsh, CFA and I made our first pair of underwear in 2017. Our team has gone through hundreds of iterations refining every detail, from the fabric blend to the waistband; we have proudly supported one million HAPPY BALLS across the UK! And now, we’re taking this mission offline in one of the world’s most iconic department stores —Selfridges! They are not just any department store—it’s a symbol of innovation, luxury, and legacy. There is no better place to showcase our unique sustainable #comfortwear. If you’re in London, I’d love for you to stop by and check out what we’ve been working on. We can’t wait to hear what you think. 🌿 📍 JustWears pop-up at Selfridges London 🗓️ Now until November 17th 🩲 Underwear Room, 1st Floor #JustWears #Selfridges #Retail #SustainableMenswear

MONDAY MORNING, Oct 28th if you happen to be in L.A. (to be precise in Santa Monica, hosted by our partner SVB) for the beauty summits, join the conversation: last 10 tickets, Rush! guest speakers and networking, co-hosted by myself (FaB community and Fab Ventures), Claire Chang IgniteXL Ventures, Shamin Walsh BAM Ventures https://lnkd.in/dK9KMA_k -Phoebe Yu and KatDey co-founders of Ettitude, an award-winning next-gen materials company innovating textiles using regenerative plant science. Textiles is the #2 most polluting industry in the world, and contributes 10% of global CO2 emissions. The foundation of ettitude's innovations is proprietary CleanBamboo®. Jade Oyateru and Sneha Mehta, co-founders of Uncover, a skincare brand at the forefront of African beauty. Creating innovative, effective skincare formulas with Africa's rich, powerhouse botanicals such as Baobab and Rooibos as well as driving inclusivity in focus group testing - ensuring all their products are tested and approved by women of color in Africa who have long been ignored by the beauty industry. #founders #venturecapital #community #cleanbeauty #consciousbeauty #inclusive #sustainablefashion #ecoconscious #losangeles

Q: What advice would you give to K-Beauty brands looking to expand into North America? Claire Chang, Founding Partner at igniteXL Ventures, shared 3 key tips: 1. Recognize the U.S. is a BIG market. It's essential to understand the scale and diversity of the U.S. market. 2. Focus on a niche. Instead of trying to appeal to everyone, it's more effective to target a specific segment. 3. Understand your core customers. Spend time identifying and understanding who your brand's core customers are. In the full conversation, Claire also discusses common mistakes K-Beauty brands make when entering the U.S. market, whether K-Beauty's success in the U.S. is sustainable or just a temporary trend, what investors are looking for in beauty companies, and more. Watch the entire conversation exclusively on the K-Beauty Trend Summit 2024: https://lnkd.in/dMeAAWxm and get full VIP access through Claire's special invitation form: https://lnkd.in/gY4XMDWP

💫 Dame Products has arrived at Walmart, and nothing will ever be the same. 💫 For years, we've envisioned a world where sexual wellness isn't whispered about but celebrated right alongside your everyday essentials. That world is now a reality. We've unlocked a new level of accessibility, bringing pleasure to the people! Go find us!!!! https://lnkd.in/evFi-jjD Make sure to ask the salespeople where the vibrators are; they love it! Then send me a picture of you and the vibes. #walmart #cpg #entreprenuership #launch #product

We spent 2 years working on this product. At so many points, we felt so exhausted - so many revisions on the formulation. At one point, we didn’t think we would be able to launch because the formula just wasn’t there yet. Here’s an example of why creating good product is worth it. We just won the holy grail award in beauty! Allure Best of Beauty. If you’re a founder, hang in there. Sometimes it takes time 🧡 Nisha P. 🙌🏽 #entreprenuership, #ecommerce, #productmanagement, Allure Magazine