Gaingels

Gaingels is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2014 and based in Burlington, Vermont. It specializes in investing in companies led by LGBT+ founders and C-suite leaders across various stages of growth, as well as in established firms aiming to create more inclusive teams. With a global portfolio of over 130 companies and $70 million in investment capital deployed, Gaingels actively supports its portfolio by helping to identify and recruit diverse talent for leadership roles. The firm fosters a vibrant community of industry leaders, investors, operators, and entrepreneurs who are united in their mission to drive positive social change through business and successful investments.

Marc Baum

Investor

Jesse Curran

Principal

Ashley Flucas

Venture Partner

Max Frenkel

General Partner

Todd Havill

Research Operations and Principal, Investment

Surya Jayaweera

Angel Investor

Jennifer Jeronimo

CEO and General Partner

Jake Prigoff

General Partner

Peter Steinberg

General Partner

Alexandra Tanner

Investor

Lorenzo Thione

General Partner

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Astral

Series A in 2022
Developer of an all-in-one commerce & content platform designed to serve as a bridge between existing Web2 services and the Web3 ecosystem. The company's platform helps the creator turn their personal website into a creative library & digitally-native commerce platform, and expands the accessibility of Web3 to all creators, enabling them to build an interactive website, portfolio, or link-in-bio in minutes for every drop.

Digiphy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a SaaS platform designed to connect companies directly to consumers. The company's platform offers new insights and converts one-time buyers into loyal customers, also captures first-party data, fosters trust and drives consumer action and marketing materials into immersive digital experiences, enabling businesses to collect valuable zero-party consumer data.

FINESSE

Series A in 2022
FINESSE is Zara meets Netflix - a vertically integrated fashion house leveraging AI on big data & community feedback to predict trends, forecast demand, and optimize distribution, producing hit sell-outs every time in record time & eliminating the guesswork and overproduction inherent to fashion today. Founded straight out of Stanford, FINESSE is creating a new age data-led, sustainable fashion.

Mathison

Series A in 2022
Mathison is the first all-inclusive diversity hiring platform. We centralize hundreds of diverse talent networks and uses AI to help employers source diverse candidates for their most important roles. Mathison’s platform offers a robust candidate marketplace, tools for diversity measurement, detecting job description bias and diversity raining courses for employees.

Gumball

Series A in 2022
Gumball connects advertisers with podcast hosts to make it happen in a few clicks.

SoundMind

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SoundMind is a mental health platform that specializes in personalized music therapy to assist individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and trauma. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, the platform primarily targets students and marginalized communities, emphasizing the therapeutic power of music for mental wellness. SoundMind offers a data-driven solution that enables organizations to monitor overall wellness among their members while providing users with instant opportunities to reset and refocus. Through its tailored audio and visual therapies, the platform aims to enhance mood and promote relaxation, empowering users to take charge of their mental health.

Fama

Series B in 2022
Fama is an AI-based solution that identifies and offers an opportunity to address problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. This type of content can ultimately lead to brand risk and toxic culture, and is often missed in the hiring and management process.

Encore Music Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Encore is an interactive live music mobile-based platform aiming to help artists monetize their connections with fans. It enables live music experiences through smartphones, fan interaction, community-centered content, and merchandise offerings to give fans new ways to reward the artists they love. The interactive live music app was launched in 2020 by Kid Cudi, Ian Edelman, and start-up veteran Jonathan Gray.

Worca

Seed Round in 2021
Worca is a human resources platform designed to support startups at all funding stages by offering cost-effective global HR services. The company specializes in employer of record (EOR) services, which enable rapid hiring and onboarding of talent while ensuring seamless integration of payroll, legal compliance, benefits, and other essential HR functions. By focusing on these areas, Worca empowers US-based startups to efficiently scale their operations and grow their businesses.

Elude

Seed Round in 2021
Elude is a travel planning platform that enables users to explore travel options based on their budget and available time off. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers an automatic search engine that identifies destinations users can afford to visit. By inputting their travel budget and dates, users can discover various cities worldwide that fit their criteria. In addition to providing destination options, Elude facilitates the booking of flights and hotel packages, promoting transparency in the often complex travel market. The platform aims to simplify travel planning by maximizing users' budgets and helping them make informed decisions about their next getaway.

Struum

Series A in 2021
Struum is an innovative platform that aggregates streaming content, allowing viewers to access thousands of shows and movies from over 60 services through a single monthly subscription. It simplifies the streaming experience by enabling users to search, discover, and redeem content using credits. The platform offers a diverse range of programming, including documentaries, indie films, classic movies, true crime series, and multicultural content, catering to various interests and demographics. Struum's approach allows consumers to effortlessly navigate and enjoy a wide array of entertainment options from different subscription video-on-demand providers, enhancing their viewing experience.
Prometheus Alternative Investments, Inc. is a fintech startup based in Los Angeles, California, that operates a social community designed to provide information about alternative investment funds in compliance with legal regulations. The platform fosters a collaborative environment for investment professionals to share insights and experiences, facilitating direct access to various asset classes, including hedge funds, cryptocurrency funds, venture capital, and private equity. By connecting investors with asset managers, Prometheus aids in informed decision-making regarding alternative investments.
Prometheus Alternative Investments, Inc. is a fintech startup based in Los Angeles, California, that operates a social community designed to provide information about alternative investment funds in compliance with legal regulations. The platform fosters a collaborative environment for investment professionals to share insights and experiences, facilitating direct access to various asset classes, including hedge funds, cryptocurrency funds, venture capital, and private equity. By connecting investors with asset managers, Prometheus aids in informed decision-making regarding alternative investments.

Dogdrop

Venture Round in 2021
Dogdrop, Inc. is a dog daycare service based in Los Angeles, founded in 2018 by Shaina Denny and Greer Wilk. The company aims to provide accessible dog care through its physical locations, designed for recreation and socialization, as well as a direct-to-consumer line of essential products for dog owners. Dogdrop offers members the convenience of dropping off and picking up their pets at any time and location, catering to the needs of busy dog parents. The facilities are designed to be intimate and tech-enabled, allowing dogs to engage in training and play while providing a productive environment for their owners.

Pacaso

Series C in 2021
Pacaso is a platform that modernizes co-ownership of second homes, making the process of buying and selling more accessible and efficient. It allows prospective buyers to specify their desired location, budget, and anticipated time spent in the property. Pacaso collaborates with real estate agents to help find suitable homes and establishes a professionally managed LLC tailored for co-ownership. Buyers can purchase a share of a home, ensuring access for a designated period each year, while Pacaso temporarily acquires the remaining share before reselling it to qualified buyers. The company manages the property and offers a mobile app to facilitate easy scheduling and coordination among co-owners, effectively reducing the complexities and costs associated with traditional homeownership.

Jupe

Seed Round in 2021
Jupe is a company that specializes in providing innovative shelter units designed for individuals affected by disasters, such as wars and fires. Their platform features solar-powered tent structures that offer temporary housing solutions, allowing communities to easily deploy and adapt these units in various locations. This approach enables displaced individuals to remain close to their families while they work towards rebuilding their homes. By combining mobility and sustainability, Jupe addresses the urgent need for immediate shelter in challenging circumstances.

Karma Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2021
Karma Biotechnologies, Inc. develops therapies for autoimmune diseases. It offers Xavines, a therapeutic to treat autoimmunity, allergies, and food sensitivities. Karma Biotechnologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Scopio

Venture Round in 2021
Scopio, LLC is an image search engine and licensing platform that focuses on trending images and videos from social media. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate the discovery and licensing of user-generated content. Its platform allows businesses, brands, non-governmental organizations, and live events to access a vast library of authentic and diverse photos, enabling them to customize messages and build their visual content libraries. Additionally, Scopio streamlines the copyright process for these images and videos, making it easier for users to search, license, publish, and analyze visual content sourced from social media.

PrivacyHawk

Pre Seed Round in 2021
PrivacyHawk is a consumer privacy platform that enables individuals to manage their personal data effectively. The platform automates the processes of opting out, unsubscribing, and deleting private information from various databases that may be misusing clients' data. By helping users reduce their digital footprint, PrivacyHawk enhances their privacy and security, thereby lowering the risks associated with scams, spam, and identity theft. Its services empower clients to take control of their personal information and safeguard their privacy in an increasingly data-driven world.

Shappi

Seed Round in 2021
Connecting Shoppers with verified Travelers to deliver products by renting the traveler’s unused luggage space.

Whatifi

Convertible Note in 2021
Whatifi provides a new way to watch movies on your phone with friends. Whatifi unlocks the ability to discuss, debate and decide what happens next in the movies you watch with friends and family, offering dozens of plotlines, character arcs, and endings.

CareRev

Series A in 2021
CareRev operates a healthcare staffing marketplace that connects healthcare facilities with flexible clinical professionals. It provides an online platform that allows hospitals and outpatient facilities to directly access per diem medical staff without the involvement of vendors or agencies. This model enables healthcare facilities to fill empty shifts more rapidly, reduce overall staffing costs, and enhance the quality of patient care by maintaining safe nurse-to-patient ratios. CareRev's platform facilitates direct communication between facilities and healthcare professionals, giving the latter the freedom to choose their working hours and locations. The company is backed by Y Combinator and a group of notable business angels, focusing on addressing the significant staffing challenges within the healthcare sector.

Mathison

Seed Round in 2021
Mathison is the first all-inclusive diversity hiring platform. We centralize hundreds of diverse talent networks and uses AI to help employers source diverse candidates for their most important roles. Mathison’s platform offers a robust candidate marketplace, tools for diversity measurement, detecting job description bias and diversity raining courses for employees.

Breathwrk

Seed Round in 2021
Breathwrk, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application focused on guided breathing exercises aimed at enhancing mental and physical wellness. Founded in 2019 and based in Venice, California, the Breathwrk app provides users with science-backed techniques designed to alleviate anxiety, improve sleep quality, increase energy levels, and enhance athletic performance. The application offers easy-to-follow breathing exercises that help manage stress, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall mood and focus. By promoting breath work, Breathwrk seeks to address a variety of issues, including sleep disorders, low energy, and racing thoughts, making it a valuable resource for users looking to improve their well-being.

West Tenth

Seed Round in 2021
Discover local, home-based talent in your town and beyond on the West Tenth app. West Tenth is an all-in-one marketplace, connecting consumers with custom services and goods in their own community. Scroll through the storefronts in our digital Main Street to find incredible independent talent, organized by distance from you. West Tenth connects you with local makers and doers who love to collaborate with you to provide just what you need. When you’re transacting with small, home-based businesses, anything is possible! Need a custom-decorated birthday cake? A personal trainer who will come to your house? Design or marketing work for your business? West Tenth is the place to find all that and so much more.

Revry

Seed Round in 2021
Revry, Inc. operates a digital media network that streams a diverse array of entertainment content specifically created for queer and allied audiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Glendale, California, the platform offers films, television series, podcasts, music albums, and original productions, all accessible via web and mobile devices. Revry highlights the best of queer culture and voices globally and is available in over 250 million homes and devices through various OTT, mobile, and online platforms, including Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, and Comcast Xfinity X1. The company is led by a diverse founding team with extensive experience in technology, digital media, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, reflecting its commitment to representing queer perspectives in entertainment.

AppOnboard

Series C in 2021
AppOnboard is a Los Angeles-based software company empowering creators to build businesses without any programming experience. The company offers two no-code products: Buildbox, the largest no-code mobile game engine, and AppOnboard Studio, a mobile, interactive design studio that enables anyone to create playable ads and app prototypes.

FULLFILL

Seed Round in 2021
FULLFILL is a behavioral health company that offers weight loss training programs and services. The combines face-to-face virtual coaching, the best-proven weight loss techniques tailored to personal preferences, and a high-engagement empowerment program that surprises, provokes, delights, and challenges participants to awaken, be present, and create the change they want to see in themselves. FULLFILL was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Struum

Venture Round in 2021
Struum is an innovative platform that aggregates streaming content, allowing viewers to access thousands of shows and movies from over 60 services through a single monthly subscription. It simplifies the streaming experience by enabling users to search, discover, and redeem content using credits. The platform offers a diverse range of programming, including documentaries, indie films, classic movies, true crime series, and multicultural content, catering to various interests and demographics. Struum's approach allows consumers to effortlessly navigate and enjoy a wide array of entertainment options from different subscription video-on-demand providers, enhancing their viewing experience.

Badaboom

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of an online end-to-end supply chain platform intended to help brands create and launch private labels. The company's platform assists clients to carry out functions like product selection, sourcing and logistics allowing them to create commercial eyewear representing their brand identity, enabling businesses to get new products to market faster at low production costs.

HopSkipDrive

Venture Round in 2020
HopSkipDrive, Inc. offers ridesharing services specifically designed for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for schools, districts, government agencies, and families. By focusing on the unique needs of children, HopSkipDrive facilitates transportation for various activities, helping to accommodate busy schedules and enhance accessibility for families in the Los Angeles area.

Mathison

Seed Round in 2020
Mathison is the first all-inclusive diversity hiring platform. We centralize hundreds of diverse talent networks and uses AI to help employers source diverse candidates for their most important roles. Mathison’s platform offers a robust candidate marketplace, tools for diversity measurement, detecting job description bias and diversity raining courses for employees.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Parsley Health

Series B in 2019
Parsley Health is a new kind of healthcare service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into cutting-edge primary care. The company was founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., a Columbia-trained physician, digital health expert and leader in functional medicine. Parsley clinics are currently open in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco. Learn more at www.parsleyhealth.com

Parsley Health

Series B in 2019
Parsley Health is a new kind of healthcare service that integrates technology, nutrition, wellness and prevention into cutting-edge primary care. The company was founded in 2016 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., a Columbia-trained physician, digital health expert and leader in functional medicine. Parsley clinics are currently open in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco. Learn more at www.parsleyhealth.com

Lucid Sight

Series B in 2019
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using emerging technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain. Lucid Sight develops innovative monetization and marketing platforms intended for brands and game developers, as well as tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers. By leveraging these technologies, the company aims to enhance the gaming experience through engaging multiplayer adventure and sports games. Its products are available through a catalog that serves both developers and advertisers.

Carbon38

Convertible Note in 2019
Carbon38, Inc. is an e-commerce platform specializing in women's active and performance wear. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company features a proprietary label alongside a carefully curated selection of contemporary brands and exclusive collaborations. Its product range includes bodysuits, sweaters, sweatshirts, crop tops, leggings, pants, capris, and shoes, designed to blend functionality with modern fashion. By focusing on luxury active apparel from leading sportswear designers and offering a unique shopping experience, Carbon38 aims to empower women to embrace bold style choices in their active lifestyles.

Lucid Sight

Series A in 2016
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using emerging technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain. Lucid Sight develops innovative monetization and marketing platforms intended for brands and game developers, as well as tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers. By leveraging these technologies, the company aims to enhance the gaming experience through engaging multiplayer adventure and sports games. Its products are available through a catalog that serves both developers and advertisers.

Lucid Sight

Seed Round in 2015
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using emerging technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain. Lucid Sight develops innovative monetization and marketing platforms intended for brands and game developers, as well as tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers. By leveraging these technologies, the company aims to enhance the gaming experience through engaging multiplayer adventure and sports games. Its products are available through a catalog that serves both developers and advertisers.
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