# Rebel Girls

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rebel-girls

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Larkspur, US
- Website: www.rebelgirls.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 1, 2022)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in California, US, and established in 2012, Rebel Girls, Inc. is a women-empowerment brand that focuses on inspiring girls through its content, products, and community. The company was co-founded by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, and in March 2023, Rebel Girls, Inc. raised USD 8 million in series A funding led by Penguin Random House. Rebel Girls, Inc. is a certified B Corp., and as of 2023, the firm is led by its CEO, Jes Wolfe.

Rebel Girls, Inc. primarily publishes and distributes various types of story books through its children’s media start-up, Timbuktu Labs. The company also offers different apparel, toys, and other merchandise for girls. Rebel Girls, Inc. also delivers audio experiences and podcasts through its mobile application, thereby empowering girls within the community.

The company intends to use the March 2023 funding to increase exposure to radio, theatre, and the metaverse in order to further motivate girls.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 1, 2022, $13M — OWL Ventures, Base10 Partners, Mindshift Capital, Emmeline Ventures
- Seed, Jan 1, 2020 — OWL Ventures

## Investors

- OWL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/owl-ventures) — Seed
- Base10 Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/base10-partners) — Seed
- Mindshift Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mindshift-capital) — Seed
- Emmeline Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emmeline-ventures) — Seed