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 Facial Recognition

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.

Uplift Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a motion analysis platform designed to transform athletic performance by using artificial intelligence to offer in-depth movement analysis. The company's platform offers kinematic analysis using proprietary deep learning models and algorithms, enabling sports clubs and organizations to analyze and improve human movement to improve performance and minimize injuries.

Kneron

Series B in 2021
Kneron, Inc. specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and China, Kneron provides a range of products including neural processing units (NPUs), AI System-on-Chips (SoCs), and visual recognition software. These solutions cater to various applications such as smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Kneron's technology enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without the need for a cloud connection, facilitating quick deployment of AI applications across different sectors. The company's goal is to enhance everyday devices with AI capabilities, contributing to the development of an Edge AI network.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Confirm

Seed Round in 2020
Confirm HR, Inc. develops an application that helps companies to hire employees and jobseekers to find jobs. It offers Confirm, an application that gathers feedback from secondary and backchannel references; identifies traits and verifies candidate compatibility; and reduce bias and avoid passing on qualified candidates. Confirm HR, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Jose, California.

Confirm

Venture Round in 2020
Confirm HR, Inc. develops an application that helps companies to hire employees and jobseekers to find jobs. It offers Confirm, an application that gathers feedback from secondary and backchannel references; identifies traits and verifies candidate compatibility; and reduce bias and avoid passing on qualified candidates. Confirm HR, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Jose, California.
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