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Gaingels

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New York · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 33 people tracked

Also known as GAINGELS CAPITAL DIVERSITY · GAINGELS MANAGEMENT LLC · GAINGELS VENTURES LLC

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Investment thesis

Gaingels co-invests with select venture capital leads in companies committed to building diverse and inclusive organizations, aiming to demonstrate that equity of access and representation in venture capital produces strong returns. The firm represents a diverse investor base including the LGBTQ+ community and its allies within portfolio companies' capital stacks. It offers a Venture Inclusion Program, free diverse board member/observer recruitment advisory, and the Gaingels Letter pledge, and is a founding co-signer of the Diversity Term Sheet Rider Initiative. Gaingels invests across stages from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO and across sectors including technology, B2B, healthcare, and consumer.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$200K – $500K
HQ
New York, NY, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
17 investments
AUM
$990M
VC funds
734
Tracked investments
271

Team · 33 people

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Alli Alosa· Solutions Engineer
Brandon Parkes· Director, Board Diversity Program
Cathal O'Dea· Director, Investment Operations Manager
Catherine Lavery· Investment Operations Analystin
Desmond Beatty· Operations, Processes and Systems
Farris Etterlee· HR Manager, SOC2 / GDPR Compliance Officer
Nikki Hudson· Senior Tax Associate
Oliver McNeil· Investment Operations Associate
Scott Mulligan· Director, Data Operationsin

Founder mafia

5 people who came through Gaingels went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 228 of 271 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×100SaaS ×66Enterprise Software ×47Healthtech ×44Fintech ×43Consumer ×40Digital Health ×30Data & Infrastructure ×20

HQs:United States×155United Kingdom×7Israel×4Canada×3France×3Mexico×3

Investments · 271 tracked

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Mednaxpediatrix.comNYSE: MDOct 2021 · $25M

Pediatrix provides physician-led specialized medical care for women, babies, and children, delivered both in person and virtually across the United States.

Digital HealthHealthtechSunrise, US

Roger J. Medel, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph M. Calabro(Executive Officer)Vivian Lopez-Blanco(Executive Officer)Dominic Andreano(Executive Officer)Mark S. Ordan(Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board)Kasandra H. Rossi(Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer)

Co-investorsCity LightCollaborative FundFifty YearsGreycroftY Combinator

Tinyandtiny.cominOTC: TNYZF

Tiny builds an ERP platform that uses AI agents to handle routine manufacturing tasks for factories, targeting the large share of production facilities still dependent on spreadsheets and unstructured data systems.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSingapore, SG

Edward Zhang(Co-Founder and CTO)inChris Sparling(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan Taub(Executive Officer)inMike McKenna(Executive Officer)Andrew Wilkinson(Executive Officer, Director)Evan Brown(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsY CombinatorBlueRun VenturesHuman VenturesSpringdale Venturesxfactor ventures

Tinytiny.comin𝕏OTC: TNYZFJun 2021 · $11M

Tiny is a holding company that acquires profitable, founder-owned businesses—ranging from software companies to consumer products like the AeroPress coffee maker—paying mostly cash and holding them long-term rather than reselling.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Andrew WilkinsoninChris Sparling

Co-investorsAtento CapitalD&FG ElementsBlueRun VenturesHuman VenturesInvestEcoSilas Capital Partners+2 more

Ad Fontes Mediaadfontesmedia.comin𝕏Jul 2023 · $4.2M✓ verified

Ad Fontes Media rates news sources for bias and reliability, publishing the Media Bias Chart and offering content analysis and ratings technology for advertisers, publishers, and other media buyers.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentWestminster, US

Vanessa Otero(Founder & CEO)inDon Hussen(Chief Technology Officer)Lou Paskalis(Chief Strategy Officer)inRafe D'Amico(Chief Revenue Officer)Troy Root(Director)Crista Bailey(Director)

Co-investorsNew Community Transformation DenverStout Street CapitalNew Community Transformation

Andiandiai.comin𝕏✓ verified

Andi AI is an AI-powered search engine that uses proprietary indexing technology to deliver search results with fact-verified answers.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Angela Hoover(Founder)inJed White(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorGV (Google Ventures)NVIDIASV Angel

FormlyAIformly.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Dovetail is a regulatory partner for medtech companies that combines senior regulatory experts, an AI-trained agent on medtech regulations, and a QMS platform to accelerate device clearance and compliance.

AI & Machine LearningMedical DevicesSaaS

SpencerSeverin

Co-investorsMassive Tech VenturesHeal CapitalGradient VenturesMassive

Hollygovhollygov.comin✓ verified

Holly is an AI-powered platform designed for government HR teams to manage job classifications, conduct real-time salary benchmarking, and ensure competitive compensation.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechHR Tech

Brendan HellweginCherie Chungin

Co-investorsRoble VenturesJ2 Ventures

Nest Healthnesthealth.comin✓ verified

Nest Health provides convenient, in-home and virtual healthcare for families, aiming to serve patients regardless of location or insurance status.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodNew Orleans, US

Rebekah E. Gee MD MPH(Founder)inRebecca Kavoussi(Co-founder)inRebekah Gee(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)inKelsie Brandt(Chief Operating Officer)inMike Meador(Chief Financial Officer)Chris Baglieri(VP, Product & Technology)in

Co-investors8VCAlumni VenturesAmboy Street VenturesHopelabImpact America FundMVP+6 more

Orderfulorderful.comin𝕏✓ verified

Orderful provides technology for instant electronic data interchange (EDI) connectivity between trading partners, replacing traditional one-by-one connection setups with immediate, always-current integrations for any transaction type.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Erik Kiser(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJohn McCarthy(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGregoire Lehmann(Director)inDaniel Ward(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzElefundPathbreaker VenturesAnorak VenturesCalm VenturesHack VC+6 more

Pirouette Pharmapirouettepharma.comin𝕏✓ verified

Pirouette develops OnePush, a fully automatic hidden-needle auto-injector platform paired with drug programs across chronic and rescue care indications.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Conor Cullinane(Founder)inMatthew Kane(Founder)inElijah Kapas(Founder)in

BoardPARINAZ MOTAMEDY(Director)inJOSEPH NEMMERS(Director)

Co-investorsY CombinatorFoundersHelium-3 VenturesSafar Partners

Pirouettemedicalpirouettemedical.comin𝕏✓ verified

Pirouette develops self-injection devices for chronic condition management at home, featuring hidden-needle technology to reduce injection anxiety.

BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew Hampshire, US

Conor Cullinane(Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO, President, Principal Investigator)Matthew J. Kane(Co-Founder, Secretary, and Chief Operating Officer)Elijah Kapas(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsLiquid VenturesSafar PartnersY CombinatorHelium-3 Ventures

Txeyatxeya.comin𝕏✓ verified

Txeya is a financial platform serving women and LGBTQIA+ founders, offering financial tools, credit scoring, and funding access to help diverse entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good

Paula Pandolfino(Founder)in

Co-investorsFounders Factory

Workstreamworkstream.usin𝕏✓ verified

Workstream provides technology and services for the global deskless economy, serving the 2.7 billion workers and business owners in this segment.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Desmond Lim(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsNotable CapitalBasis Set VenturesBond Capital ManagementFounders FundHyphen CapitalSoma Capital+13 more

Aalo Atomicsaalo.comin𝕏

Aalo develops advanced nuclear reactor technology aimed at producing electricity at under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Climate TechDeep TechEnergyHardware

Matt(Co-founder)inYasir(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBlack FlagBrave CapitalCrosscut VenturesDash VC+24 more

Accernaccern.comMay 2022 · $20M

New York, US

Anshul Vikram Pandey(Director)Kumesh Aroomoogan(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFusionKube VCMighty CapitalNeer Venture PartnersNVIDIA+5 more

Adniadni.coin𝕏May 2022

Adni operates a platform connecting healthcare workers with employment opportunities while providing tools for credential management and professional networking; the platform also serves healthcare employers seeking to identify and screen clinical talent through AI-powered recruiting capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Anthony Scarpone-Lambert(Founder)inJennifferre Mancillas(Founder)in

Co-investorsFlare Capital PartnersLighthouse Network Ventures LlcY CombinatorAugment VenturesCrista Galli VenturesFresco Capital

Afyniaafynia.comin𝕏

Afynia develops diagnostic tools focused on women's health, with an emphasis on endometriosis detection through diagnostic biomarkers.

BiotechDigital HealthFemTechMedical Devices

Dr. Lauren Foster(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Jocelyn Wessels(Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer)Dr. Jake Prigoff(Chief Medical Officer)Darren Farry(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsSOSVImpact America Fund

Aidengetaiden.cominJun 2021 · $2.9M

Aiden provides AI technology to property management companies for automating tenant and owner request processing and customer service.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

KasiaNick

Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaBlu Venture InvestorsCongress Avenue VenturesIntercept VenturesKima Ventures+1 more

Aidenmeetaiden.cominJun 2021 · $2.9M

Aiden provides software that automates Windows endpoint management and security for IT teams, handling endpoint compliance, vulnerability mitigation, and deployment processes.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Josh Aaron(Co-founder & CEO)inCindy Heiner(CISO)inSean Maloney(CTO)in

Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalIntercept VenturesBlu Venture InvestorsCongress Avenue VenturesRSCM

Alineaalinea-invest.comin𝕏Apr 2025 · $10.4M

Alinea is a digital wealth management platform that provides AI-assisted portfolio management and automated investing for individual investors.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNew York City, US

Eve Halimi(Founder)inAnam Lakhani(Founder)in

BoardPhylicia Koh(Director)in

Co-investorsDiaspora VenturesEvolution Venturesf7 VenturesFoundersX VenturesGFR FundKima Ventures+8 more

Alkeonalkeon.comJul 2025

Alkeon is an investment firm that invests in growth-stage and innovative companies across their lifecycle, with a venture capital portfolio spanning multiple stages and industries.

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAccelIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Lachy GroomTiger Global Management

Allaraallarahealth.com𝕏Oct 2023 · $10M

Allara provides virtual specialized care for women's health, particularly hormonal and metabolic conditions like PCOS, combining medical expertise from OBGYNs, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians with personalized lifestyle and nutrition planning.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech

Rachel Blank(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesCalm VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)HOF Capital+4 more

Andoando.workinFeb 2026

Ando builds software and AI infrastructure for frontline and restaurant operations, covering workforce design, payroll, labor platforms, and customer experience.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsBlitzscaling VenturesMana VenturesSlow VenturesZero Capital

Animationanimation.inc𝕏Aug 2022 · $12M

Animation Inc. builds a proprietary on-device AI model (Ani-2) that generates full-body 3D motion in real time to drive lifelike virtual characters and enrich LLM-based interactions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Sergey Gonchar(CEO)inEugene Zatepyakin(CTO)Eugene Nevgen(CSO)inAndrew Yanchurevich(CPO)in

Co-investorsSarah Smith75 & SunnyCosmic Venture PartnersCoughdrop CapitalDapper LabsDreamers VC+5 more

Antiva Biosciencesantivabio.comin

Antiva Biosciences develops a topical therapeutic for women with high-risk HPV infection and pre-cancerous cervical lesions, utilizing antiviral prodrug chemistry.

BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesRedwood City, US

Karl Y. Hostetler(Executive Officer, Director)inGail Maderis(Director)inKristine Ball(President & CEO)inElaine Chien(Executive Officer)inSarah Walter(Executive Officer)inRaju Gadiraju(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalBrace PharmaCanaan PartnersLumira VenturesMPM BioImpactOUP (Osage University Partners)+3 more

Anzuanzu.ioin𝕏Jun 2023 · $48M

Anzu is an in-game advertising company.

AdTechGamingMarketing TechTel Aviv, IL

Ben Fenster(Founder)in

Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesEvolution VC PartnersGOAL VenturesSamsung NextSand Hill AngelsSony Ventures Corporation+4 more

Aptyapty.ioin𝕏Dec 2020 · $5.4M

Apty is an AI-powered digital adoption platform for enterprises that tracks user adoption, identifies workflow breakdowns, and provides in-application guidance to improve how work gets done within existing software systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsCompanyon VenturesEudemian VenturesReformation Partners

Arda Therapeuticsardatx.comin𝕏Oct 2024 · $43M

Arda develops therapeutics using single-cell computational biology to target and eliminate pathogenic cells in chronic diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesAustin, US

Adam Freund(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inRemi-Martin Laberge(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)in

BoardVineeta Agarwala(Director)in

Co-investorsage1Andreessen HorowitzStrawberry Creek VenturesAlumni VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Indicator Ventures+3 more

Arda Therapeuticsardatherapeutics.comin𝕏Oct 2024 · $43M

Arda Therapeutics is a drug development company that uses single-cell computational biology to identify and eliminate pathogenic cells as a way to treat chronic diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthLongevityMedical Devices

Adam Freund(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inRemi-Martin Laberge(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Alumni VenturesAxial VCIndicator VenturesMana VenturesTwo Sigma Ventures+1 more

Ashbyashbyhq.comin𝕏Jul 2025 · $50M

Ashby is a recruiting software platform that serves as an applicant tracking system (ATS) and all-in-one hiring management tool for talent teams.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Benjamin Encz(Founder)inAbhik Pramanik(Co-Founder & VP of Engineering)in

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationDVCF-Prime CapitalSemperVirens Venture CapitalTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundTrail Run Capital+1 more

Assembly OSMassemblyosm.comApr 2022

Assembly OSM develops modular construction technology and methods to make urban development scalable and sustainable, enabling rapid high-rise building assembly.

CleantechConstruction TechPropTechNew York, US

Bill Sharples(Founder)Chris Sharples(Founder)Andrew Staniforth(CEO)

BoardRobert Stavis(Director)inKieran Mara(Director)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAtento CapitalFJ LabsManta Ray VenturesYes VCBessemer Venture Partners+3 more

Attn: Graceattngrace.comin𝕏

Attn: Grace designs and manufactures plant-based, skin-safe incontinence products for women, manufactured in carbon-neutral facilities.

Circular EconomyConsumerFemTechHealthtech

Alexandra Fennell(Founder)in

Co-investors37 AngelsBackbone AngelsFlybridge Capital PartnersHow Women InvestIngeborg InvestmentsJoyance Partners+8 more

Aura Boraaurabora.comin𝕏Sep 2022

Aura Bora is a sparkling water brand that produces flavored beverages made with filtered water, herbal extracts, and natural sweeteners, positioned as a healthier alternative to traditional sodas and commercial seltzers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsAssembled BrandsSeaside VenturesSiddhi CapitalBalanced BreakfastConsumer VenturesSimple Food Ventures

Azarusazarus.ioFeb 2022 · $4M

San Francisco, US

Alex Casassovici(Founder)inAndrew Lacy(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSam Englebardt(Director)

Co-investorsalphabet angelsKleiner PerkinsRed Beard VenturesAnimoca BrandsSVK Crypto

Aziboazibo.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $19M

Azibo is a property management platform that enables landlords to collect rent, screen tenants, manage leases, track maintenance, and handle accounting and tax preparation.

FintechPropTechSaaSReno, US

Christopher Hsu(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDavid Weiden(Director)inGregor Watson(Director)Richard Boyle(Director)inSarah Dickens Spoja(Director)

Co-investorsCamber CreekCanaan PartnersRET VenturesAssurant VenturesContext VenturesKhosla Ventures+3 more

Bagelbagel.comin𝕏Jun 2023 · $6M

Bagel Labs develops distributed training methods for diffusion models using commodity hardware across heterogeneous systems.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechParis, FR

Bidhan R.(Founder)in

Co-investorsBorderless VentureBreedCoinFundDigital Currency GroupMaven 11Seven Seven Six

Bee Herobeehero.ioinDec 2022 · $42M

BeeHero applies data science to pollination management in agriculture, helping farmers protect pollinator populations to secure food supply resilience.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoT

Itai Kanot(Chief Growth Officer)inOmer Davidi(Chief Executive Officer)inYuval Regev(Chief Product & Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsEntrée CapitalMS&AD VenturesUpWestVaranaiAngelsJ-Ventures+1 more

Bettybetty.caFeb 2023 · $5M

Betty is a real-money online casino operator combining iCasino gaming with casual mobile game mechanics for Canadian players.

Co-investors359 CapitalCourtside VenturesVelo Partners305 VenturesKarlani CapitalOCA Ventures+1 more

BigHat Biosciencesbighatbio.comin𝕏Jul 2022 · $75M

Big Hat Bio develops therapeutics under development across multiple programs.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSan Francisco, US

Peyton Greenside(Executive Officer, Director)inMark DePristo(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardFrancisco Gimenez(Director)inSteve Kafka(Director)Vineeta Agarwala(Director)inRobert Chess(Director)

Co-investors8VCAndreessen HorowitzBOLD LongevityFlucas VenturesGRIDS CapitalAME Cloud Ventures+5 more

Biostate AIbiostate.aiin𝕏

Biostate AI is a biotech company that develops AI-driven solutions for the life sciences and medical research sectors.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHouston, US

Timothy Kassis(Co-Founder & Head of AI)inAshwin Gopinath(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Zhang(Executive Officer, Director)inEva Miao(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAccelCatapult VenturesMatter Venture PartnersMana Ventures

Blacksharkblackshark.ai

Blackshark.ai builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and drone imagery into operational intelligence for understanding the physical world.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep Tech

Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)OPAMP CAPITALPoint72 VenturesIn-Q-Tel

Blueboardblueboard.comSep 2020 · $9.3MDefunct

Blueboard was an experiential employee rewards and recognition platform that ceased operations in March 2024.

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalOrigin VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcGreycroft

Blueprint Titleblueprinttitle.comin𝕏

Blueprint is a title and closing agency that verifies seller identity, confirms authority to sell, and checks wiring instructions to prevent real estate wire and deed fraud during property transactions.

FintechInsurTechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsMouro CapitalMucker CapitalRiverside Acceleration CapitalAvanta VenturesBull City Venture PartnersLiberty Mutual Strategic Ventures

Bokksubokksu.comJan 2022 · $22M

Bokksu offers a subscription service that delivers monthly boxes of authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and teas sourced from family-run makers in Japan, along with a culture guide describing each product's origin and flavor.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceCarlstadt, US

Danny Taing(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJonathan Shulkin(Director)

Co-investorsKube VCSprint VcCompany VenturesValor Equity PartnersWorld Innovation Lab

BoomPopboompop.comin

BoomPop is an AI-assisted event planning platform that helps companies plan offsites, retreats, and corporate events by sourcing vendors, sending RFPs, negotiating hotel rates, managing budgets and approvals, and handling guest logistics such as RSVPs and rooming lists.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS

Healey Cypher(Founder)in

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpACME CapitalAtomicWingZypsy Capital

Boost Insuranceboostinsurance.com

Boost operates an API-based insurance platform that packages compliance, carrier capital, and technology infrastructure so companies can launch and manage insurance programs.

FintechInsurTechSaaSNew York, US

Alex Maffeo(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inLuke Ledbetter(Director)Jared Hyatt(Director)

BoardAndrew Lerner(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsIA Capital GroupRRE VenturesTusk Venture PartnersCoatue ManagementConversion CapitalFIN VC+4 more

Boweryboweryfarming.comMay 2021Defunct

Bowery Farming uses controlled environment agriculture to grow fresh produce locally in urban centers.

AgTechFoodTechNew York, US

Irving Fain(CEO & Founder)inChristopher Livingston(Executive Officer)Darren Thompson(Executive Officer)in

BoardAndy Wheeler(Director)Sara Robling(Director)Hans Tung(Director)in

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersHomebrewRed Swan VenturesRRE VenturesSand Hill AngelsSV Angel+10 more

Brilliantbrilliant.xyzin𝕏Aug 2021 · $40M

Halo is an open-source AI glasses device featuring a conversational AI agent with memory capabilities and a miniapps platform for building custom experiences.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware

Co-investorsAlpha Startups Pre-AcceleratorAugust CapitalNext47Peak State Ventures

Buildboxheybuildbox.comin

Buildbox is a platform that detects failed user journeys in AI agents that pass their evals but still fail to help users complete tasks, ranking these failures by business impact.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Trishala Jain(Co-Founder)inMark Nour(Founder)in

Co-investorsVela PartnersY CombinatorLondon Venture Partners

Candy Digitalcandy.comOct 2021

New York, US

Scott Lawin(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Novogratz(Director)Christopher McKibbin(Director)Daniel Heyman(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Wald(Director)

BoardMichael Kriak(Director)in

Co-investorsChaos VenturesConsenSys MeshNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Sprint VcConsenSysEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.+4 more

Canvascanvas.comin𝕏

Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) with tools for grading, gradebook management, course content delivery, data reporting, and mobile apps for students, teachers, and parents.

Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersFoundryIA VenturesInspired CapitalM13Trilogy Equity Partners

Capsulomicscapsulomics.comin𝕏Mar 2023 · $3M

Capsulomics offers Esopredict, a DNA methylation-based risk-stratification test that predicts progression from Barrett's esophagus to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal adenocarcinoma for gastroenterologists and pathologists.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesHalethorpe, US

Daniel Lunz(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Stevens(Executive Officer)inStephen Meltzer(Director)

BoardJohn Neiderhuber(Director)

Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMaryland TEDCOTEDCORiptide Ventures

Carbon Reformcarbonreform.comNov 2022 · $3M

Philadelphia, US

Joanne Norris(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Martin(Executive Officer, Director)inJo Norris(Cofounder)

BoardAmy Duffuor(Director)in

Co-investorsThe Innovation SpaceAzolla VenturesPlug and Play VenturesRise of the Rest Seed

Cardinocardino.deinSep 2023

Cardino provides an end-to-end software platform for automotive fleet operators to inspect, price, distribute, and sell vehicles across multiple channels.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsDEPO VenturesPoint NineAsymmetric Capital PartnersFJ Labs

Carenosticscarenostics.cominSep 2023 · $5M

Carenostics builds an AI assistant purpose-built for organ transplant care, covering the full patient journey from referral, evaluation, and listing through waitlist maintenance and post-transplant monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechBerwyn, US

Bharat Rao(Co-Founder, President & Chief AI Officer)inKanishka Rao(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsGreatPoint VenturesM13

CareRevcarerev.comin𝕏Apr 2021Acquired

CareRev operates a platform connecting healthcare facilities with nursing professionals to address medical staffing challenges.

B2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesRemote, US

William Patterson(Founder/CEO)inSofia Pessanha(Founder/COO)in

Co-investorsFundersClubTRANSFORMATION CAPITALY CombinatorIndustry Ventures

Caribouusecaribou.comin𝕏May 2022 · $115M

Caribou provides transfer pricing services and tax compliance support for scaling companies, handling transfer pricing design, accounting entries, VAT, permanent establishment, and R&D eligibility in a single engagement.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB

Juan Andrade(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalOnstageY CombinatorAccompliceGoldman SachsInnovius Capital+3 more

Cariboucaribou.comin𝕏May 2022 · $115M

Caribou offers car loan refinancing services by connecting drivers with lenders and managing the refinancing process, including paperwork and administrative steps.

FintechDenver, US

Co-investorsAccompliceCurql Collective, LLCFlucas VenturesHarmonic Growth PartnersInnovius CapitalLink Ventures+6 more

Cariboucaribou.careMay 2022 · $115M

Caribou provides an employee referral and recruitment tool for care communities, letting caregivers share job openings with qualified candidates and rewarding both effort and results.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechSaaS

Christian Alaimo 🦌(Founder)inAlex Oosterveen(Founder)in

Co-investorsMantella Venture PartnersScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Whitecap Venture PartnersAccompliceGoldman SachsInnovius Capital+2 more

Cariboucaribouwealth.cominMay 2022 · $115M

Move Health pairs healthcare cost intelligence technology with licensed experts to help financial advisors and households plan for healthcare expenses with greater clarity and confidence.

FintechHealthtechInsurTech

Co-investorsGarage CapitalN49PAccompliceGoldman SachsInnovius CapitalModerne Ventures+1 more

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A2HostedAlloy TherapeuticsAlto SolutionsAndieCeemoCommanderAIHalloHone GroupHooray FoodsInvolioKindlyLeap Labs Inc.Lucid SightProposal SoftwareRental Marketplace

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gaingels made?
Gaingels has 271 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited, including 37 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Gaingels invest at?
Gaingels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Gaingels's typical check size?
Gaingels typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.
What sectors does Gaingels focus on?
Gaingels focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Gaingels located?
Gaingels is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Gaingels lead rounds?
Gaingels typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Gaingels co-invest with?
Gaingels most often shares deals with Felicis Ventures, Greylock Partners, GV (Google Ventures), among 28 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Ignite VC: How Gaingels Scaled to 2,700+ Investments with Lorenzo Thione | Ep243

Ignite: Conversations on Startups, VC, and Society · Lorenzo Thione

Building Community at Scale: Jennifer Jeronimo's 5,000-Member Investment Revolution at Gaingels

Inspired Stories Podcast by AddBack BenefitsAgency · Jennifer Jeronimo

Lorenzo Thione on How Gaingels is Reshaping Venture Capital

Growth Mindset Podcast · Lorenzo Thione

Angel Investing for Women with Gaingels CEO Jennifer Jeronimo

Pod XPerience Podcast Studio · Jennifer Jeronimo

Ep 338 Angel Investing for Women with Gaingels CEO Jennifer Jeronimo

She Angels Series - Invest In Her · Jennifer Jeronimo

Gaingels: Social Change Through Venture Investing | David Beatty | See Change Sessions

See Change Sessions · David Beatty

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Co-investors · 101

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

$100K – $10M
Flucas Ventures

Flucas Ventures is a solo GP fund led by Ashley Flucas, who simultaneously serves as COO of Summit Ventures while personally investing in 250-275+ startups and deploying over $75M through a syndicate of 2,000+ LPs in less than two years. The fund operates with true stage, sector, and geography agnosticism while democratizing access to top-tier venture deals by inviting diverse, nontraditional LPs to co-invest alongside marquee firms like Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz.

$100K – $5M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

$120M – $350M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$1.6M – $70M
Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on finding and funding early-stage founder teams, emphasizing diversity and data-driven investment decisions.

$2M
Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

$500K – $5M
Liquid Ventures

Liquid 2 is an early- and growth-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders across all sectors of technology, providing capital along with support from a network of operators.

Both backed · 5
$250K – $5M
Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm that partners early with founders, emphasizing close relationships and running a fellows program for those just getting started.

$100K – $300K
Felicis Ventures

Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.

$500K – $15M
Unusual Ventures

Unusual Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs enterprise and infrastructure founders from initial insight through market leadership, providing a proprietary playbook for finding product-market fit.

$1M – $15M
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

$5M – $100M
89 more co-investors

Khosla VenturesFounder CollectiveFoundation CapitalPlug and Play VenturesSOSVFlybridge Capital PartnersGoodwater CapitalBitkraft Esports VenturesSocial StartsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Spark CapitalAfore CapitalJavelin Venture PartnersCollaborative FundVamosVenturesFoundersRSCMSequoia CapitalGreylock PartnersMenlo VenturesEverywhere VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)AtomicoUpHonest CapitalCanvas VenturesSoftBank Vision FundTrinity Ventures2048 VenturesAltaIR CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersCisco InvestmentsClimate Capital645 VenturesStructure CapitalVoyager CapitalFrontier Venture CapitalH.I.G. Growth PartnersTTV Capitalf7 VenturesBrighter CapitalAlkeon CapitalPeak State VenturesQuest Venture PartnersSterling RoadTMT InvestmentsCraft VenturesLong Journey VenturesB Capital GroupSapphire VenturesBling CapitalPioneerFreestyle CapitalObvious VenturesStellar CapitalTrajectory VenturesUncorrelated VenturesChemistryHaun VenturesMarch Capital PartnersThird Point VenturesHeavybitAllison Pickens VenturesK9 VenturesVast VenturesRadical VenturesSignia Venture PartnersBECO CapitalLife BiosciencesUnstoppable DomainsAVVEngineering CapitalDay One VenturesWalden CatalystChingona VenturesMindset VentureProof GroupUnchained Capital, Inc.OVO FundE12 Venture Capital, LlcBrainstorm VenturesNewtopia VCImagination CapitalGroWrkIdeas y CapitalOriginal CapitalGood StartupKayyak VenturesGolden SeedsVisible Hands

Firms observed investing alongside Gaingels, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Gaingels's recorded portfolio.

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