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Gingerbread Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series B · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Gingerbread Capital focuses on backing exceptional women founders leading strong teams and pursuing ambitious, technology-enabled ideas across many industries, including healthcare, consumer products, enterprise solutions, and education. The firm positions itself as an active partner that provides more than capital, contributing experience, connections, and operational know-how. It aims to expand the broader ecosystem of women founders and funders who are reshaping how people live, work, and care for themselves and one another.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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Katherine Rice is a Partner at GingerBread Capital, where she leads investments in women-led businesses and funds. She previously worked as an Operating Partner in private equity at Altamont Capital, was a senior executive at Williams-Sonoma leading global business development, and founded RCP, a strategic advisory firm for consumer growth companies; earlier roles included investment banking at Kidder Peabody and management at Bain & Company. She holds a degree from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Stanford University, and has served on numerous private company boards.
Cary Conrad is an engineer and entrepreneur who has served since 2015 as President and CEO of a stealth-mode predictive analytics venture built on MIT's D4M technology, applying AI to large-scale data problems and handling business development, venture investments, and investor relations. Earlier in his career he worked as a systems engineer at Hughes Aircraft Company and as a research engineer on national security systems at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory, then founded a security-focused startup for financial services firms that was later acquired, after which he led a turnaround of a managed security services provider. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Valparaiso University and writes about cybersecurity for executives.
Danielle Davis has been part of the Gingerbread Capital team since its founding, where she supports team coordination, events, and relationship management. She began her career in public relations across the fashion, publishing, and film industries in Manhattan, then moved into magazine journalism, working as a beauty writer for Real Simple. She holds a BA in Media Studies with a minor in Comparative Literature from Fordham University.
Elizabeth "Liza" Valiaveedan joined Gingerbread Capital in July 2024 as an Associate and was later promoted in July 2026. She previously worked at Rosecliff Ventures, where she sourced and evaluated investment opportunities, and before that at capital markets advisory firm Rose & Company. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and has completed the CFA Level I Exam.
Ita Ekpoudom joined GingerBread Capital in 2018. In 2014 she founded Tigress Ventures, an advisory and consulting firm focused on helping women scale their businesses and develop leadership skills, and previously served as a Venture Partner at Plum Alley Investments, where she managed investment opportunities and pipeline for female-founded and gender-diverse startups. Earlier in her career she held product management roles at TravelClick and American Express and worked at Goldman Sachs as an analyst and institutional trader; she holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Princeton University.
Jeanie M. Barnett previously worked as editor-in-chief of MBE magazine and co-founded and edited Women's Business Exclusive, a newsletter covering programs and policies for women-owned businesses. She earned a master's degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her career has included work in public service and nonprofit roles, including as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana and communications director at Cancercare.
What they invest in
from 83 of 115 portfolio companiesConsumer ×27Healthtech ×20Direct to Consumer ×19SaaS ×19AI & Machine Learning ×18Digital Health ×15HR Tech ×14Future of Work ×12
HQs:United States×57Brazil×1Switzerland×1Italy×1Japan×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×83 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Harvard Business School ×3Duke University ×2University of Pennsylvania ×2Yale University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with field-of-study data
Humanities ×3Politics & Policy ×3Computer Science ×2Engineering ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Social Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 20 founders with career history
Athletes Unlimited ×2BlackRock ×2Fortive ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life ×2Princeton in Asia ×2Spring Care ×2SpringML ×2
1 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 20 with degree data)
Investments · 115 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 52023 · 42022 · 32021 · 52020 · 42019 · 52018 · 52017 · 22015 · 22014 · 137 dated
Kimi Flaxmanin
Co-investorsACVC Partnersblue 9 capitalBosch VenturesPlum Alley InvestmentsRethink ImpactWestern Technology Investment
Aclima operates a network of mobile and stationary sensors that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases at block-by-block resolution, and offers analytics software (Aclima Pro) and a free consumer app (air.health) that turn these measurements into environmental data for governments, companies, and communities.
Climate TechConsumerData & InfrastructureDirect to ConsumerE-commerceGovTechIoTSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveDCVC (Data Collective)Kapor CapitalMPowerRadicle ImpactACVC Partners+6 more
Air Protein produces protein made from elements in the air through a fermentation-based process, creating a land-independent food ingredient.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechPleasanton, US
Lisa Dyson, PhD(Founder)inLisa Dyson(CEO)Ori Sasson(Director)James White(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Grundfest(Director)Maisie Ganzler(Director)
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Kapor CapitalPlum Alley InvestmentsRadicle ImpactFearless Fund
Alaffia invests in and partners with African communities on development projects focused on education, maternal health, and environmental sustainability.
ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Olowo-n'djo Tchala(Founder)in
Co-investorsNew VoicesOssian CapitalTRANSFORMATION CAPITALTwine Ventures1984 Ventures Management, LlcAperture Venture Capital+3 more
Alaffia offers Autodor, an AI platform that pre-processes prior authorization requests for health plan utilization management teams by extracting clinical data, applying policy-based logic, and generating human-reviewed case summaries.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTech
TJ Ademiluyi(Founder)inAdun Akanni(Founder)
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureAperture Venture CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)FirstMark CapitalPlug and Play VenturesRemarkable Ventures+6 more
AllSpice.io provides a design management and collaboration platform for hardware engineering teams, enabling automated comparison of electronics schematics, layouts, and bills of materials with AI-powered risk detection and centralized design review workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareSomerville, US
Valentina Ratner(Founder)inKyle Dumont(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLoren Straub(Director)in
Co-investorsBenchstrength PartnersBowery CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersRethink ImpactRoot Ventures Manager, LlcThe MBA Fund
Avela Health provides virtual autism evaluations and therapy for children, teens, young adults, and their families, with services delivered by Master's or doctoral-level clinicians via video.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsFounders NetworkMontage VenturesThe Artemis FundRethink Education
Basepaws offers a DNA testing service for cats that analyzes genetic breed similarity and provides breed breakdown reports for mixed-breed and domestic cats.
BiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBand of AngelsChloe CapitalIrishAngelsLongeVCMetropolis VCPasadena Angels+1 more
Better Sour makes sour gummy candies, including Sour Gummy Stars and Shells, in flavors such as tart cherry, passion fruit, lychee, and watermelon yuzu.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
BellaSemira
Co-investorsTaste Tomorrow Ventures
Blueland manufactures sustainable household cleaning products packaged in refillable, plastic-free formats.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumer
Sarah Paiji Yoo(Co-Founder + CEO)inJohn A. Mascari(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesBAM VenturesComcast VenturesTrust Fund468 Capital+4 more
Brave Health is a virtual mental healthcare provider offering telehealth therapy delivered by licensed providers across a growing number of U.S. states.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthMiami, US
Anna Lindow(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersAloft VCAlpha PartnersAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesCity Light+7 more
CareAcademy provides training, certification, and workforce management software for healthcare providers including home care agencies, home health services, senior living facilities, and hospice organizations.
EdTechHealthtechHR TechCambridge, US
Helen Adeyinka Adeosun(Founder)inMadhuri Reddy(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalCoalition OperatorsFirst Trust Capital PartnersImpact America FundMultiplier Capital+9 more
Catch+Release runs a content licensing marketplace that lets brands and agencies license existing creator content found online.
San Francisco, US
Analisa Goodin(Founder)inRoss Dabrow(Founder)
BoardPreetish Nijhawan(Director)in
Co-investorsAccelArray Ventures Management LlcAstiaAsymmetric Capital PartnersCervinFarvatn Venture+7 more
Chief operates a membership-based platform and physical spaces for business leaders to network, collaborate, and access tools for professional development and business growth.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSocial
Lindsay Kaplan(Founder)inAlison Moore(CEO)inCarolyn Childers(Founder)
Co-investorsAble PartnersAvid VenturesCapitalGFlybridge Capital PartnersInspired CapitalNotable Capital+6 more
Clarity Pediatrics provides evidence-based telehealth care for pediatric ADHD and anxiety, partnering with insurance providers to make care accessible to families.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCalifornia, US
Christina LaMontagne(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCity LightCoalition OperatorsHomebrewOperator CollectiveRethink Impact+3 more
Climb Credit provides financing and loans for students enrolling in skills-based training programs such as tech bootcamps, healthcare, education, and truck driving.
EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US
Vishal Garg(Director)Alexander Rafael(Executive Officer, Director)Raza Munir(Cofounder)inCasey Powers(CEO)inAmit Sinha(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Calamari(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsChaos VenturesCorazon CapitalGaingelsNewfund CapitalSprint VcThird Prime+7 more
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Co–Star is a New York astrology and social networking app that generates NASA-data-based natal charts and daily horoscopes.
Banu Guler(Founder)in
Co-investorsImagination CapitalMaveron14WAcrew CapitalFemale FoundersGolden Gate Ventures+1 more
Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that matches singles seeking serious relationships through curated daily batches of potential partners based on detailed profile information and stated preferences.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialNew York, US
Arum Kang(Founder)inDawoon Kang(Founder)Soo Kang(Founder)
Co-investorsAC VenturesDCM VenturesQuest Venture PartnersSkystar CapitalWI Harper GroupAgaeti Ventures+1 more
San Francisco, US
Ahreum Kang(Executive Officer, Director)Da Woon Kang(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardOsuke Honda(Director)in
Co-investorsAC VenturesAgaeti VenturesLightbankQuest Venture PartnersZ Venture CapitalAtami Capital+2 more
Compt is a software platform for managing personalized lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) and employee benefits, including wellness stipends, rewards and recognition, business expense reimbursements, and a company swag store.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSCambridge, US
Amy Spurling(Founder & CEO)in
BoardHenri Pierre Jacques(Director)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesGaingelsHarlem Capital PartnersImpellent VenturesSlack Fund
Contentstack offers an Agentic Experience Platform combining a headless CMS, real-time customer data, and AI agents to generate, translate, and personalize content across channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Neha Sampat(CEO)inNishant Patel(CTO)inMatthew Baier(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Overmyer(Executive Officer)in
BoardTeddie Wardi(Director)in
Co-investorsIlluminate VenturesInsight PartnersJMI EquityGeorgian
Cordex Systems develops SmartCuff, a medical device that repurposes blood pressure cuff technology as a linear sensor to detect early warning signs of heart disease.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnnapolis, US
Kathy Elizabeth Magliato(Founder, CEO, CMO)Albert Fleury IIIinMichael Whitt(Founder and Inventor)in
BoardDennis SchmulandinGeorge Abein
Co-investorsPlum Alley Investments
San Francisco, US
Kristina Bingham Jones(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)James Jones(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsVU Venture PartnersFirst Round CapitalKapor CapitalLDR VenturesNFXUpHonest Capital
Faster, simpler access to market data.
Christina Qi(Founder)in
Co-investors2.12 AngelsAlumni VenturesBelvedere Strategic CapitalBlindspot Ventures Management CoCastor VenturesDifferential Ventures+18 more
Dragonboat is an ontology-native product portfolio platform that unifies data across the product development lifecycle into a live semantic source of truth, with built-in apps for strategy, intake, planning, roadmapping, and PDLC.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSanta Clara, US
Yun Flint(Executive Officer, Director)Becky Flint(Founder)in
Co-investorsAct One VenturesInsight PartnersRoble Venturess16Norwest Venture PartnersOak HC/FT
Ellevest is a women-founded, women-led SEC-registered investment advisor offering wealth management and financial planning services designed for women and their families.
FemTechFintechImpact & Social Good
Sallie Krawcheck(Founder)inCharlie Kroll(Founder)
Co-investorsAloft VCAltra VentureAlumni VenturesAmplifica CapitalAstiaCleo Capital+27 more
Eloquii is a fashion retailer specializing in plus-size clothing, offering everyday wear, workwear, bridal, and occasion wear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Minty Yu Zhou(Founder)inJodi ArnoldinJohn AuerbachJulie CarnevaleinSteve ZawadaMariah Chase(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalActon CapitalBeringeaBullishElizabeth Street VenturesFemale Founders+7 more
GoldieBlox creates toys, shows, and campaigns designed to introduce girls to science, technology, engineering, and math at a young age.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEdTechMedia & EntertainmentOakland, US
Debra Sterling Glasband(Executive Officer, Director)Debbie SterlinginKeith Bencher(Executive Officer)
BoardFrederic Mayerson(Director)David Heller(Director)Maxine Clark(Director)
Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsQVenturesRivet VenturesThe Perkins Fund
Goodles produces snacks and gives away at least 1% of products sold to organizations addressing food insecurity, focusing on supporting children's nutrition and well-being.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSocial
Jen Zeszut(Founder)inPaul Earle(Founder)
Co-investors1st Course CapitalAlumni VenturesAngel groupAurumBasecamp FundCosmic Venture Partners+7 more
GoodTime provides AI-powered tools to orchestrate the hiring process, automating interview scheduling and candidate communication.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsArray Ventures Management LlcAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Big Basin CapitalBullpen CapitalGSV Ventures
Grokker offers digital wellness content and resources accessible across devices for individuals seeking to improve their wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHR TechWellness & FitnessSan Jose, US
Lorna Borenstein(Founder)in
Co-investorsAspect VenturesComcast VenturesCorrelation VenturesFirst Round CapitalOwl CapitalWestern Technology Investment+2 more
Harness combines tax and financial advisory expertise with technology tools to deliver financial planning and wealth management services to clients.
FintechSaaS
Catherine Prentke English(Founder)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAlleyCorpFJ LabsJackson Square VenturesTorch CapitalTrueSight Ventures+1 more
Harper Wilde designs and sells bras and underwear positioned as everyday basics rather than lingerie.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commercePhiladelphia, US
Jane Fisher(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJenna Kerner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jenna Barnes(Founder)in
Co-investorsBAM VenturesBreakawayGrowth FundConnect VenturesDorm RoomMaC Venture CapitalRed & Blue Ventures+3 more
Havenly provides virtual and in-person interior design services, connecting customers with professional designers who create personalized plans, select furnishings, and provide 3D renderings of spaces.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechDenver, US
Lee Mayer(Founder)inEmily Motayed(Founder)
BoardJason Mendelson(Director)inJosh Scott(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalChicago VenturesEdison PartnersEntrepreneur VenturesFJ LabsFlucas Ventures+15 more
Hint makes zero-sugar flavored water sold directly to consumers, offered in 25 fruit flavors with a subscription option.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Kara Goldin(Executive Officer, Director)inTheo Goldin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEric Melloul(Director)Kenneth R. Sadowsky(Director)Julio Pekarovic(Director)
Co-investorsLemonade CapitalOwl CapitalSiddhi CapitalSusquehanna Growth EquityThe Perkins FundVerlinvest+2 more
HopSkipDrive operates a marketplace and software platform connecting students and other individuals needing support to vetted caregivers for transportation, while providing school districts with tools like RouteWise AI to optimize their transportation operations.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Carolyn Yashari Becher(Founder)inJoanna McFarland(Founder)inJanelle McGlothlin(Founder)in
BoardGreg Bettinelli(Director)in
Co-investors1843 CapitalAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesBBG VenturesBuilders + BackersDisney Accelerator+14 more
Incredible Health provides personalized career coaching to nurses seeking new employment, offering one-on-one support from experienced nurses and career experts for job search, interview preparation, resume review, and offer negotiation.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Iman Abuzeid(Founder)inRome Portlock(Founder)inHarry Jerome Portlock II(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzNFXObvious VenturesPrecursor VenturesBase10 PartnersRethink Impact+2 more
Joylux develops a line of consumer products focused on women's intimate and pelvic floor health, created with input from an Ob-Gyn to address changes women experience post-delivery and with age.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessSeattle, US
Colette Courtion(Founder)inRobert Cross(Director)Richard Boxer(Director)Peter Weiss(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkGoddessHealthtech CapitalHouston Angel NetworkJ-ImpactJ-Ventures+7 more
Julie sells an FDA-approved over-the-counter emergency contraceptive (levonorgestrel morning-after pill) that reduces pregnancy risk after unprotected sex, available without prescription, ID, or parental consent across all 50 U.S. states.
ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersFourward VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsWestern Technology InvestmentWorklife VenturesEntrepreneur Venture+1 more
Kalder provides a loyalty program platform that enables brands to manage partner rewards, automatically onboard reward partners, and engage customers through gamified offers and member portals.
FintechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investors500 Emerging EuropeFormus CapitalSoma Capital500 Global8VCAlumni Ventures+3 more
Kalder provides a platform that turns loyalty and rewards programs into a revenue-generating "Rewards Media Network," offering card-linking technology, an aggregated network of 35,000+ brand-funded offers, and a white-labeled rewards app.
FintechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlumni Ventures500 Global8VCEmergence Capital PartnersFormus CapitalHuman Capital+1 more
New York, US
BoardALEXANDRA MEIS(Executive Officer, Director)inMIRIAM ALTMAN(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsConnectivity VenturesNotation CapitalNYU Innovation Venture Fund
Landit provides a platform combining technology, executive coaching, and personalized development tools to help employees and organizations manage career growth and skill development.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesConnectivity VenturesFemale FoundersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Valo VenturesWorkday Ventures+1 more
Landit builds an urban intelligence platform that collects and analyzes spatial supply-demand and movement data using satellites, physical AI, and IoT, offering parking-focused digital products such as reservation, payment, brokerage, management, and AI camera automation services.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMobility & TransportationPropTechTokyo, JP
Kenta Fujibayashi(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))
Co-investorsFunds Startupsmint VCNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Valo VenturesWorkday Ventures
Maven delivers virtual healthcare and benefits management services for women and families through both an enterprise platform serving employers and health plans, and a direct-to-consumer platform offering access to 30+ specialties including hormone and GLP-1 care programs.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Kate Ryder(Founder & CEO)inKatherine Ryder(Founder)
Co-investors125 VenturesAble PartnersAlleyCorpAnthro VenturesBond Capital ManagementBoxGroup+26 more
Maven Health offers a non-invasive saliva test that measures 47 salivary metabolites to provide personalized insights into clients' metabolic health, including functional scores for energy balance and cognitive performance.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessZürich, CH
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationS2S Ventures
New York, US
Naomi Shah(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalLerer HippeauLocalGlobeUnion Square Ventures (USV)TechNexus Venture Collaborative
MIDI develops digital health solutions for patients and clinicians to improve access to and delivery of care across diverse populations.
Digital HealthHealthtechLos Altos Hills, US
Joanna Stober(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Meers(President & Co-founder)inJoanna Strober(Founder)inKathleen Jordan MD(Chief Medical Officer & Co-founder)inKathleen Jordan(Founder)
BoardAllison Gates(Director)in
Co-investors1843 Capital25MadisonAble PartnersAdvance Venture PartnersAvestria VenturesCity Light+19 more
Nanopath is developing a molecular diagnostic platform for point-of-care disease diagnosis, with a focus on women's health.
BiotechFemTechMedical DevicesCambridge, US
Alison Burklund(Executive Officer, Director)inAmogha Tadimety(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAaron Sandoski(Director)inJeff Crowe(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersService Provider CapitalSV Health InvestorsUndeterred CapitalGreen D Ventures+2 more
Nara Organics produced organic infant formula for babies.
FoodTechNew York, US
Justina Chiang(Director)Esther Park Hallam(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJonathan Keidan(Director)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersAlleyCorpCharge VCMARKHAM VALLEY VENTURESPeterson VenturesTorch Capital+1 more
Data intelligence layer providing personalized B2B recommendations.
Data & InfrastructureSan Francisco, US
Falon Fatemi(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBase Venture Management, Inc.Dreamers VCGFR FundJetBlue VenturesMS&AD Ventures+14 more
Glade is an AI-powered case management platform for law firms that builds and maintains case files as work progresses, handling client intake, document collection, billing, scheduling, and court filing through CM/ECF.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioQED InvestorsRestive VenturesAlumni VenturesBlackRockElectric Feel Ventures Llc+3 more
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Noodle is a financial technology company offering foreign exchange operations in Brazil through partnerships with licensed banking institutions.
FintechSão Paulo, BR
Igor Bonatto(Founder)Rafael Pelosini(Founder)
Co-investorsHoney Island CapitalQED InvestorsAlumni VenturesBlackRockElectric Feel Ventures LlcL Catterton+2 more
Noodle partners with universities to design, build, and manage online and hybrid degree programs.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
John Katzman(CEO)inRanjan DanielsKeri Hoytin
BoardNelson C. Baker, Ph.DJames DeVaneyEddie Maloney
Co-investors500 GlobalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalNew Markets Venture PartnersOwl VenturesSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersAlumni Ventures+7 more
Onward builds AI-powered applications aimed at enhancing employee performance and automating workflows for its business customers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Girish ReddyinPrabhu PalanisamyinNikolas Huebecker(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlassian VenturesMatchstick VenturesCiti VenturesCorrelation VenturesLerer HippeauTTV Capital
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Oula delivers maternity care before, during, and after pregnancy through a team of midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Elaine Purcell(Founder)inAdrianne Nickerson(Founder)inDr. Jessica Vernon, MD(Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health)
BoardTaylor Greene(Director)in
Co-investors8VCAlumni VenturesBlack Jays VenturesCollaborative FundGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)+9 more
Pair Eyewear designs and sells prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses with swappable frame tops that allow customers to change styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareCalifornia, US
Sophia Edelstein(Founder)inNathan Kondamuri(Founder)in
BoardRick Yang(Director)inAlex Gurevich(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAlumni VenturesAngel Capital ManagementBaukunstblue 9 capitalBreak Trail Ventures+24 more
PlateJoy creates personalized meal plans and shopping lists based on dietary and lifestyle data, with a focus on preventing chronic diseases through a program covered by health insurers for qualifying members.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Christina Bognet(Founder/CEO [Acquired 2021])inDaniel Nelson(Developer)inStedman Hood(COO)Nicole Villeneuve(Director of Content Strategy)
Co-investors500 GlobalGFR FundGotham Gal VenturesRosecliff VenturesY CombinatorAvlok Capital+6 more
Proov offers at-home hormone and fertility testing products, including systems to identify the fertile window, confirm ovulation, and screen for leading causes of infertility, paired with an app providing hormone insights and personalized recommendations.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Co-investorsBoulder VenturesKaya VenturesLightship CapitalPortfoliaService Provider CapitalSteelSky Ventures+5 more
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Proov.ai offers an AI agent for sports betting operators that delivers personalized, real-time in-play betting suggestions and offers based on player behavior, performance data, and betting history.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsCommunitas Capital Partnersfresh.fundCerca PartnersHelios CapitalLightship CapitalMangrove Capital Partners+2 more
Rising Team builds an AI coaching platform that helps managers and teams improve performance through personalized coaching, roleplay simulations, and team experiences integrated with enterprise tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Jennifer(Founder)JeffTanya
Co-investorsAurumFemale FoundersFour Acres CapitalPeterson VenturesRoble VenturesSupernode Ventures+1 more
Ritual sells traceable dietary supplements direct to consumers, including a magnesium bisglycinate chelate product marketed for sleep, calm, and muscle recovery.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Akilesh Potti(Founder)Katerina Schneider(Founder)Larry Stinson(Founder)Niraj Pant(Founder)Ray Reddy(Founder)
Co-investorsNorwest Venture PartnersRivet VenturesUpfront VenturesArchetypeBrandProject CapitalForerunner Ventures+10 more
Roo is a veterinary relief staffing platform that connects relief professionals with animal hospitals to address workforce shortages and burnout.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechMarketplacesHouston, US
Danny Leffel(Founder)inMaximus Yaney(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric Laurent(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoseph McAllister(Director)Kristen Rivers(Director)Jacob Hurrell(Director)
Co-investorsFloodgateJackson Square VenturesStonewater VenturesGreycroft
Second Shift operates coworking spaces in neighborhoods across multiple cities, fostering community connection and economic activity.
Future of WorkPropTechChicago, US
Nicole Vasquez(Co-founder)Levi Baer(Co-founder & Owner)Gina Hadley(Executive Officer)inJennifer Galluzzo(Executive Officer)Kemp Steib(Executive Officer)in
Sheryl Lowe Jewelry is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand offering 14k and 18k gold pieces including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings set with diamonds and gemstones.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Sheryl Lowe(Founder)
Co-investorsLDR Ventures
Sightglass Coffee is a coffee roaster and café operator that sells single-origin coffees, blends, and espresso, including USDA-certified organic beans, through its cafés, an online store, and a subscription service.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Justin Morrison(Cofounder)
Skylar is a fragrance company that creates personal scents, including Pomegranate Princess, a fruity floral fragrance combining pomegranate and strawberry with whipped cream and shortcake notes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessCalifornia, US
Leah Kateb(Chief Creative Officer)Cat Chen(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplify.LAFirstMark CapitalSerena VenturesUpfront Ventures
Smitten Ice Cream makes fresh ice cream churned to order using its proprietary Brrr machine, sold through its shops and catering services.
ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsAlumni Ventures
Spring provides on-chain token distribution and vesting tools for Web3 communities, supporting complex vesting schedules (cliffs, daily, monthly, multi-period), automated token allocation calculations, wallet collection, and a decentralized claim portal.
Crypto & Web3FintechMarketplacesSaaS
Sebastian Almnes(Founder)in
Co-investorsSkyfall VenturesSNÖ VenturesKraken VenturesSondo CapitalAble PartnersGeneration Investment Management+7 more
Spring Health is an AI-native platform delivering personalized mental health support through self-guided tools, coaching, therapy, medication management, and specialty care for employers, health plans, and individuals.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental Health
April Koh(Founder)inAdam Chekroud(Founder)inAbhishek Chandra(Founder)
Co-investorsAble PartnersBBG VenturesCrew CapitalEQUIAMKicker VenturesKinnevik+8 more
Star Strips + Salicylic Acid is a pore-clearing nose strip product that removes blackheads and unclogs pores using salicylic acid and aloe vera, designed for weekly use on the nose.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Julie Schott(Founder)inBrian Bordainick(Founder)inJulie Schott Brian Bordainick(Founder)
Co-investorsAble PartnersAlign VenturesAngel groupBBG VenturesFourward VenturesWestern Technology Investment+3 more
Super Circle powers wheels of movement, focusing on mobility solutions and transportation.
Mobility & Transportation
Stuart Ahlum(Founder)inChloe Marie Songer(Founder)in
Co-investorsBBG Ventures
Tala is a financial infrastructure company that uses AI and alternative data to deliver credit and financial services to underserved populations.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodSanta Monica, US
Shivani Siroya(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsActive PartnersBAM VenturesCircle & Co.Clocktower VenturesCollaborative FundDCVC (Data Collective)+27 more
TeamSense is an AI-powered, text-based platform that automates attendance tracking, absence reporting, and multilingual worker communication for frontline teams, syncing with HRIS systems.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSEverett, US
Sheila Stafford(Co-founder & CEO)inAlison Teegarden(Co-founder & COO)in
BoardBrett Queener(Director)inSoojeong Shin Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesGrowth Warrior CapitalIngeborg InvestmentsIrishAngelsOperator CollectivePioneer Square Labs
The Muse is a career discovery and employer branding platform that helps job seekers research companies and careers, while enabling organizations to attract talent by showcasing authentic employee stories and company culture.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Kathryn Minshew(CEO)inAlex Cavoulacos(COO)inMelissa Quino McCreery(Founder)Alexandra Cavoulacos(Founder)Melissa McCreery(Founder)Matt Brochstein
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAspect VenturesDBL PartnersFuture Perfect VenturesIcon VenturesQED Investors+9 more
The Riveter is a membership community and educational platform for women building independent income and planning career transitions, offering expert workshops, mentorship, and accountability networking.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkSaaS
Amy Nelson(Founder)inKim Peltola(Founder)
Co-investorsHelmMadrona Venture GroupVU Venture PartnersWestRiver GroupAlpha EdisonDGNL Ventures+2 more
A women-focused staffing and talent marketplace that connects skilled women professionals with companies seeking their expertise, emphasizing diversity and inclusive hiring practices in the talent economy.
B2B MarketplacesFemTechFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Jenny GalluzzoElizabeth TooterAlicia King
theSkimm is a digital media company that delivers nonpartisan news, trends, and policy explainers to a primarily female audience through newsletters, a podcast, and a mobile app.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Carly Zakin(Founder)inDanielle Weisberg(Founder)in
BoardSatya Patel(Director)
Co-investorsEdmonton UnlimitedGV (Google Ventures)Halogen Ventures Management Company LlcHomebrewRRE VenturesRRE Leaders
ThinkCERCA develops K-12 writing software and curriculum designed to teach critical thinking skills to students through structured literacy instruction.
EdTechChicago, US
Eileen Murphy(Executive Officer, Director)inAbby Ross(Executive Officer)inJoshua Tolman(Executive Officer)
BoardChuck Templeton(Director)
Co-investorsEdovate CapitalG2T3V FundGaingelsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHis FundNovel Capital+4 more
Tia is a healthcare platform that coordinates patient care by connecting care providers, clinical support, and care coordinators to manage appointments, prescriptions, billing, and procedures.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Carolyn Witte(Founder)inFelicity Yost(Founder)
Co-investorsACME CapitalCanaan PartnersCompoundDefine VenturesHelmHomebrew+9 more
Toucan builds blockchain infrastructure for the voluntary carbon market, tokenizing carbon credits on-chain so they can be traded and retired.
CleantechClimate TechCrypto & Web3Fintech
Raphaël Haupt(Founder)in
Co-investorsGolden VenturesObvious VenturesWonder VenturesAgrolimen VenturesBalderton CapitalForm Capital+8 more
Trustate offers a planning platform with a trust funding service that prepares and processes the documents needed to transfer assets into a trust, coordinating directly with financial institutions.
FintechLegalTechSaaSTampa, US
Leah Del Percio(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsImpression VenturesRed Bike Capital
Twentyeight Health is a telehealth service that lets users complete an online medical questionnaire reviewed by a licensed provider, who writes prescriptions for sexual and reproductive health needs and mails medication directly to patients.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechBrooklyn, US
Amy Fan(Co-founder)inBruno Van Tuykom(Co-founder)in
BoardWES BARTON(Director)inARIANNE KIDDER(Director)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAlumni VenturesData TechDorm RoomFairhaven Capital PartnersForeground Capital+11 more
UrbanSitter operates a marketplace platform where families book childcare, tutoring, pet sitting, housekeeping, and senior care services, while caregivers access flexible job opportunities with transparent pay and client reviews.
ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Lynn Perkins(Co-founder)inAndrea Barrett(Co-founder)inJessica Steel(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVincent Caruso(Director)inJohn Balen(Director)inDavid ibnAle(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersAspect VenturesCanaan PartnersDBL PartnersFirst Round CapitalOwl Capital+4 more
Wagmo offers employee benefits including wellness programs, insurance products, and veterinary telehealth services.
ConsumerHealthtechHR TechInsurTechBoston, US
Alison Foxworth(Executive Officer, Director)inChristie Horvath(Founder)in
BoardGraham Ober(Director)Clara Sieg(Director)in
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesClocktower VenturesFemale FoundersFJ LabsIngeborg InvestmentsMS&AD Ventures+11 more
WaitWhat produces podcast content focused on business leadership, innovation, and artificial intelligence for working professionals.
Future of WorkMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
June Wha Cohen(Director and President and Chief Executive Officer)Deron Triff(Director and Vice President and Chief Business Officer)in
BoardAnthony Tjan(Director)
Co-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsMaywic Select InvestmentsVisible VenturesAble PartnersHuman Ventures
Workit Health is a 100% online addiction treatment program that prescribes FDA-approved medications like Suboxone and naltrexone for opioid, alcohol, and kratom use disorders via licensed clinicians through video consultations.
Digital HealthHealthtechAnn Arbor, US
Lisa McLaughlin(Executive Officer, Director)inRobin McIntosh(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTodd Kimmel(Director)in
Co-investorsCVS Health VenturesID VenturesLux CapitalRRE VenturesWakestream Ventures3L Capital+5 more
WorkWhile provides an AI-driven platform for managing contingent labor, serving businesses seeking to reduce churn and improve worker engagement while offering hourly workers flexible scheduling, fast pay, and benefits.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Jarah Euston(Founder)inSimon Khalaf(CEO)in
Co-investorsChamaeleonf7 VenturesGaingelsInventum VenturesJ17 CapitalOwl Capital+4 more
Zola provides online wedding planning tools and resources that guide couples from engagement through marriage, including save-the-date creation, gift registration, and wedding etiquette guidance.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesNew York, US
Shan-Lyn Ma(Founder)Nobu Nakaguchi(Founder)inKevin P. Ryan(Founder)Rachel Jarrett(Founder)
BoardKevin Ryan(Director)inJoshua Kushner(Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAnsa CapitalBAM VenturesBBG VenturesCanvas VenturesComcast Ventures+13 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Exits · 5
5 acquisitions · showing 2Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesThe Muse · en.wikipedia.org · Sep 22, 2026
WorkWhile · builtin.com · Aug 31, 2026
Compt · compt.io · Aug 19, 2026
Co-Star · unite.ai · Jul 24, 2026
Pair Eyewear · startupintros.com · Jul 13, 2026
Databento · superbcrew.com · Jul 13, 2026
Hint · trysignalbase.com · May 13, 2026
Midi Health · finsmes.com · Feb 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Gingerbread Capital made?
- Gingerbread Capital has 115 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Gingerbread Capital invest at?
- Gingerbread Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Gingerbread Capital's typical check size?
- Gingerbread Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What sectors does Gingerbread Capital focus on?
- Gingerbread Capital focuses on Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Gingerbread Capital located?
- Gingerbread Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Gingerbread Capital lead rounds?
- Gingerbread Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Gingerbread Capital co-invest with?
- Gingerbread Capital most often shares deals with Ingeborg Investments, Able Partners, Alumni Ventures, among 125 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 6
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.
Norwest is a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that has backed over 700 companies across technology, consumer, and healthcare over its 65-year history.
Oak HC/FT is a venture and growth equity firm that partners with founders in healthcare and fintech across a company's lifecycle.
Illuminate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on B2B/enterprise software startups, typically acting as a company's first institutional investor and leading Series Seed rounds.
Act One Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and San Francisco that invests in founders building AI-native enterprise platforms.
Red Swan Ventures backs founders at the earliest stage, aiming to be a founder's first outside capital, focusing on companies born from platform shifts and cultural insight that serve enduring human needs.
Firms observed investing alongside Gingerbread Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Gingerbread Capital's recorded portfolio.
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