HearstLab's mission is to close the gap in VC funding for women by helping founders build healthy, sustainable and highly scalable businesses. In addition to financial investment, startups gain unrivaled access to expertise within Hearst's 360+ businesses across fintech, healthcare, transportation, consumer media, enterprise software, and data analytics. This includes assistance with legal services, product development, financial analysis, business development, marketing, and more. Additionally, founders can leverage the guidance and support of HearstLab Scouts, women executives from across Hearst’s global business ecosystem.