RevolutionHER

What RevolutionHER does

RevolutionHER Inc. is a privately held Canadian media and community company founded in 2010 by Maria Locker and headquartered in Milton, Ontario, with a flagship retail location at Mapleview Shopping Centre in Burlington, Ontario. The company operates an integrated platform targeting women entrepreneurs and women seeking personal and professional development, spanning a semi-annual print and digital magazine, the bi-weekly AMPLIFY podcast (46+ episodes across two seasons), an annual awards program (active since 2013, over $200,000 in bursaries awarded), a 3,000 sqft flagship store featuring 100 women-owned brands plus a 24/7 e-commerce storefront, an Educational Learning Portal containing video modules and workbooks, a monthly book club with author events, a HerLife lifestyle blog, and a calendar of exclusive in-person and online events featuring high-profile female thought leaders such as Dolly Parton, Meena Harris, and Manjit Minhas. The company also operates Momentum (Mompreneurs Momentum Enterprise of Canada), a sister non-profit entity founded in 2015 that provides barrier-free educational resources, mentorship, and financial support to women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs and was the first Canadian organization in Coca-Cola's 5 by 20 program.

Name

RevolutionHER

Legal name

RevolutionHER Inc.

Website

https://revolutionher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RevolutionHER Inc. is a Canadian media and community company founded in 2010 that operates an integrated platform for women entrepreneurs and women seeking personal development, combining a magazine, podcast, annual awards, flagship retail store, educational portal, book club, and live events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Media and Community Platform

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Influencer Marketing & Creator Marketplaces (BPAMALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Commerce & Creator Storefronts (Shoppable Links) (MPACAGAI), Creator Events & Experiences (Trips, Houses, Retreats) (MPAAAHAN), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

Keywords

• Women's media platform
• Women entrepreneurship community
• Women empowerment content
• Online community publishing
• Women retail marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership providing access to mentorship opportunities, promotional opportunities, educational learning portal, and exclusive member community
2. E-commerce Retail (Online Store): Online store selling books, magazine subscriptions, and curated products from women-owned brands 24/7
3. Flagship Retail Store: 3,000 sqft physical retail space at Mapleview Shopping Centre featuring 100 women-owned brands
4. RevolutionHER Magazine: Semi-annual print and digital magazine publication available at 118+ retail locations across Canada (Indigo, Chapters, independent bookstores)
5. RevolutionHER Awards: Annual awards program with prize packages valued at $8,000-$15,000 per category, generating revenue through entry fees and sponsorship
6. Event Revenue: Revenue from exclusive in-person and online events featuring impactful female leaders from around the globe

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

RevolutionHER is a media and community company that supports women and female entrepreneurs through an integrated ecosystem including a semi-annual magazine, a bi-weekly podcast, an annual awards program, a flagship retail store featuring 100 women-owned brands paired with an e-commerce shop, a member-based educational learning portal, a book club with author events, and a blog covering health, wellness, business, and lifestyle topics. The company generates revenue through annual memberships, magazine subscriptions, retail sales, event tickets, and awards program sponsorships.

Product overview

RevolutionHER is a media company offering a multi-faceted platform centered around women's empowerment and entrepreneurship. The core offerings include RevolutionHER Magazine (a semi-annual print and digital publication), the AMPLIFY Podcast (co-hosted by Maria Locker and Grace Moores), the RevolutionHER Awards (annual leadership awards), The RevolutionHer Store (a flagship retail location and online shop featuring 100 women-owned brands), the Educational Learning Portal (video modules and resources), the Book Club (with author events), the HerLife Blog (health and wellness content), and a Membership program. The company also operates the Momentum non-profit as a sister organization providing educational resources and grants to women entrepreneurs. The ecosystem is designed to uplift, empower and amplify women's voices globally through events, programs, and support resources within an inclusive community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Momentum: A non-profit sister organization with a mandate to provide women and girls worldwide with barrier-free access to educational resources, mentorship, and financial support. Also known as Mompreneurs Momentum Enterprise of Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ women and youth supported worldwide since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coca-Cola 5 by 20 ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMomentum (sister non-profit of RevolutionHER) was the first Canadian organization to participate in Coca-Cola's worldwide initiative dedicated to supporting the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs across the globe by 2020. Through this programming, Momentum helped provide educational support to 20,000 Canadian women entrepreneurs.
• Scotiabank Women InitiativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive sponsor for The RevolutionHer Flagship Store. Chris McMartin, National Small Business Lead for The Scotiabank Women Initiative, has appeared on the AMPLIFY podcast episode 'Support For Women Entrepreneurs' discussing what makes women uniquely positioned for success in small business.
• UPS CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive sponsor for The Amplify Podcast, supporting the show's production and distribution across major podcast platforms.
• Mapleview Shopping CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandlord partner for The RevolutionHer Store flagship location at 900 Maple Ave, Unit A11A, Burlington, Ontario. The 3,000 sqft retail space is located within this shopping centre.
• Indigo, Chapters and Independent BookstorescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partners for RevolutionHER Magazine, available at 118+ retail locations across Canada including Indigo, Chapters, and independent bookstores.
• Advisory Board MembersminorOthersBoard includes: Vivian Kaye (viviankaye.com), Julie Cole (mabelslabels.ca), Jane Bradley (parentscanada.com), Nita Tandon (dalcinistainless.com), Elaine Tan Comeau (easydaysies.com), Jennylyn Pringle (fusionmineralpaint.com), Josie Cannone (theggmediagroup.com)

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girlboss: Girlboss is a women's empowerment media and community platform offering editorial content, events, and programming targeting female professionals and entrepreneurs. Comparable to RevolutionHER in its community-led GTM, content-driven engagement model, and focus on women navigating career and business ownership.
• Create & Cultivate: Create & Cultivate operates as a digital media platform and event series for women entrepreneurs and creatives, hosting conferences and producing content featuring high-profile female leaders. Highly comparable to RevolutionHER's combination of editorial content, event-driven GTM, and curated women-owned brand showcases.
• Brit + Co: Brit + Co is a digital media company and community targeting millennial women with DIY, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship content. Comparable to RevolutionHER's editorial content flywheel (HerLife Blog), female-focused audience, and educational programming for women creators.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a professional women's community offering membership-based networking, mentorship, and events. Comparable to RevolutionHER's annual membership model, community-led GTM, and emphasis on mentorship and educational resources for women professionals and entrepreneurs.
• The Wing: The Wing operated as a women-focused coworking and community space with programming, events, and curated retail. Comparable to RevolutionHER in its physical-plus-digital community approach, although The Wing's coworking focus and urban U.S. footprint represent a different operational model.
• The Riveter: The Riveter is a women-focused coworking and community brand offering workspace, events, and content for female professionals and entrepreneurs. Comparable to RevolutionHER's community-led model with physical presence, programming, and editorial content aimed at women in business.
• Bulletin: Bulletin is a retail concept and e-commerce marketplace curating products from women-founded and independent brands. Directly comparable to RevolutionHER's flagship store model featuring 100 women-owned brands and online store selling curated women's products.

Broad incumbents

• Hello Sunshine: Hello Sunshine is a major women-focused media and storytelling brand founded by Reese Witherspoon, producing books, podcasts, films, and editorial content. Comparable to RevolutionHER's magazine + podcast + community programming, but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RevolutionHerTM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-mompreneurs-com
• Instagraminstagram.com/revolutionhertm
• Xx.com/RevolutionHerTM

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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