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The Helm

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

Also known as Helm, Helm Fund II, L.P.

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Seed
  • Social impact
  • Syndicate
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
New York City, NY, United States
Assets under management
$25MStated by firm, as of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest fund size
$18.3MSEC amount sold, as of 2023-05-16Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
1
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Record updated 17 September 2026

About

The Helm is a New York City-based venture firm elevating and investing in female entrepreneurs.

Investment approach

Thesis
The Helm is a generalist seed-stage fund investing in companies with at least one female founder.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
The Helm invests in game-changing companies founded by women
Investing status notes
If you are currently raising, please fill out the form below. If your company is a fit for The Helm’s Fund II or our angel investor network, we will be in touch.

Funds

Helm Fund II, L.P.
$18.3MVintage 2021, Main fund, SEC amount sold

SEC registration

SEC CIK
1840267

Locations

Headquarters
New York City, United States
Office
London, United Kingdom

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