Katherine Homuth

Katherine Homuth is providing a solution to a problem that affects most women throughout their lives. She makes pantyhose last longer. The Y Combinator graduate raised $14 million for Sheertex, which makes rip-proof pantyhose harnessing leading technology – patent-pending antimicrobial material, made of ballistic-grade fibers, and should last dozens of wears. Sheertex has grown into a business with more than 140 employees that expects $10 million in revenue this year.