It’s been a while—let me reintroduce myself

The next phase of New Wave Angels, plus an investment opportunity with Jackalo!

Hello, investors and founders! I've been on a brief hiatus for the past few months, balancing a return to full-time work and dealing with some health challenges. I'm finally feeling better, leaving behind the fatigue and symptoms that kept me from writing and engaging with this network.

During this break, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how I want to structure this newsletter moving forward. And with that, a few changes are coming.

• I’ll no longer be writing as New Wave Angels. Instead, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and deal flow for funding women in climate from my personal Substack page. This shift feels more aligned with some new goals for this newsletter—more on that soon! In the meantime, check out my updated About Me Page.

• I’ll be sharing updates ad hoc as I source deal flow more organically—allowing me to highlight the most impactful deals I come across.

• Going forward, all companies I share will have open SPVs or Wefunder campaigns already set up, making it easier for you to invest seamlessly—no more waiting to see which deals generate the most interest. (That being said, I am still keen on continuing to host investor events for companies!)

Now here’s a fresh deal to kick off your Spring! 🌼

Jackalo—who I’ve previously featured and hosted an investor event with—still has room for new investors in their Wefunder campaign! So far, over $137K has been committed in this community round, with less than $13K remaining in their Early Bird tier. All contributors receive equity in the business itself. (You do not need to be an accredited investor to join in!)

Jackalo is building the future of kids’ fashion with durable, buy-back clothing designed for a circular economy. Since I featured them last (read the full write-up here), they’ve successfully launched in Nordstrom, reaching a wider audience and exceeding their sales goals!

Their circular model isn’t just better for the planet—it gives them a strategic advantage. By growing their TradeUp program, they can extend the lifecycle of their products, reduce the need for new manufacturing, and stay resilient against challenges like tariff fluctuations.

​Why I’m excited:

• ​Jackalo’s clothing is designed to be handed down to the next kid or resold on their website. When clothes are outgrown, Jackalo will buy them back to be renewed and resold or responsibly recycled.

• ​Jackalo is the only children’s brand to offer a single checkout for new and pre-loved items, making the process a no-brainer for busy parents.

• ​Knowing fashion is one of the largest polluting industries in the world, Jackalo only uses fabrics that can be recycled with today’s available technology or composted at the end of their usable life.

• ​The circular fashion market is anticipated to be worth $700B by 2030. Jackalo is prepared to be the leading name in this space as the first circular kid's clothing brand. (There is no shortage of sustainable brands, but there is a shortage of brands that make circularity an easy choice for parents).

If Jackalo sparks your interest, don’t wait too long—the Early Bird tier is filling up fast.

Reconnecting with this community has been deeply energizing. As always, I love hearing from you—if you invest, have feedback, or want to co-host an event, just hit reply. I’d love to connect.