BFVC Founder Series: Part 2

Hey everyone! How’s it going? I can’t believe we’re already in mid-March! Things have been pretty hectic on my end—between studying, events, and work—but I’m so excited to bring you the second edition of our Founder Series newsletter! 🌟

🚀 Quick Updates

In my last newsletter, I mentioned a project I worked on that was presented at SXSW. If you missed it, you can watch the panel discussion here!

Also, I’m gearing up for our first-ever Investor Series newsletter in a few weeks! If you’re an investor and want to connect with founders and be listed as a resource for the BFVC community, fill out this form! I’d love to chat with you. ✨

🌟 Founder Spotlight: Yasmina Belkacemi | Lethal New York

📍 Location: New York
💼 Venture: Lethal New York

About Lethal New York

Lethal New York is built for busy, fashion-forward women who want bold, high-impact beauty without the time commitment. Our press-on nails deliver salon-quality glam in minutes—perfect for everyday wear and special occasions. We also offer sustainable swimwear that fuses ethics with aesthetics, ensuring that fashion-forward doesn’t mean environmentally irresponsible.

Lethal New York empowers women with effortless beauty and confidence, giving them the tools to show up as their most powerful and authentic selves.

💡 What inspired you to start your venture?

Lethal New York was born from the belief that every woman is unstoppable and in command of her destiny. We’re more than just a beauty brand—we’re a statement. Our products, from high-fashion press-on nails to sustainably crafted swimwear, are designed to help women own every room they walk into.

We know life moves fast, and modern women need beauty solutions that keep up without compromise. That’s why we create on-the-go glam that is stylish, durable, and empowering.

🏆 Major Accomplishments

Since launching, Lethal New York has:
✅ Introduced a sustainable swimwear line with a launch event in partnership with Guayakí
✅ Lit up Times Square with a billboard, amplifying our brand to a global audience
✅ Created runway-ready nails for New York Fashion Week (twice!)
✅ Been featured in ELLE Thailand & NYLON Japan
✅ Collaborated with celebrities like Anna Delvey

And we’re just getting started.

🚀 What’s Next?

We’re ready to scale and looking for strategic beauty investors who align with our vision. With the right backing, we can:
1) Expand our product offerings
2) Increase production
3) Reach a wider audience

We’re also looking for retail partnerships and manufacturing connections to fuel our next growth phase.

🤝 Ask for the BFVC Community

We’re seeking investors, mentors, and strategic partners to help take Lethal New York to the next level. In return, we bring a fresh perspective on beauty & fashion—bridging high-fashion innovation with everyday accessibility. We’re passionate about empowering women and eager to share our brand-building experience with this community.

📩 Contact Yasmina at: [email protected]
🌐 Check out Lethal products at: www.lethalnewyork.com

Check out Lethal’s white paper below 💖

Resources, Resources, Resources!

✨ Drive Capital Seed Program
The Drive Capital Seed Program invests $500K in pre-seed and seed-stage founders tackling big challenges in large markets. With $2.2B AUM, Drive supports founders from seed to IPO.

✨ Leslie Feinzaig’s Initiative
Graham & Walker is conducting an anonymized survey of female founders to gather data that will help improve the fundraising experience. Select respondents will receive expert pitch deck feedback! Do not miss out on this opportunity!

Thank you all so much for reading! Until next time! 😇

💌 Want to chat or collaborate? Shoot me an email at [email protected]! 💖