Chief has raised a total of $150 million across four funding rounds, including a $3M Seed (2018), $22M Series A (2019), $15M Venture Round (2020), and a $100M Series B (2022) led by CapitalG, reaching a $1.1 billion valuation. Founded in 2018 by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, the New York–based company operates as a private membership network for senior women executives, offering mentorship, coaching, and leadership development. With over 12,000 members, Chief fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in executive leadership through community engagement and educational programs.