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 Generation Y

Greg

Seed Round in 2021
Greg is changing the way humans live alongside plants. We believe that everyone should understand how plants work and be able to participate in solutions to the existential challenges our planet is facing, from food system insecurity to collapsing ecosystems. We've started by creating a delightful mobile app that helps people grow thriving plants. Our community has grown from 100 beta users in August 2020 to over 50,000 active users today. Plants have been watered with Greg over 1M times, and partners like The Sill and over 100 other retailers have started sharing Greg to help their customers care for newly-purchased plants.

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.

Hyr

Funding Round in 2018
Hyr Inc. is a mobile platform that links businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, and retailers, with independent workers to fulfill hourly shift work on demand. Established in 2015 and based in New York, the company facilitates a flexible working environment where individuals can select their own hours and quickly accept available shifts. This service caters to a younger workforce that prioritizes time and experiences over traditional employment models. Hyr also recognizes the need for benefits among gig workers and offers a portable benefits system tailored to independent contractors, enhancing their overall work experience.

Hyr

Seed Round in 2018
Hyr Inc. is a mobile platform that links businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, and retailers, with independent workers to fulfill hourly shift work on demand. Established in 2015 and based in New York, the company facilitates a flexible working environment where individuals can select their own hours and quickly accept available shifts. This service caters to a younger workforce that prioritizes time and experiences over traditional employment models. Hyr also recognizes the need for benefits among gig workers and offers a portable benefits system tailored to independent contractors, enhancing their overall work experience.

Hyr

Seed Round in 2016
Hyr Inc. is a mobile platform that links businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, and retailers, with independent workers to fulfill hourly shift work on demand. Established in 2015 and based in New York, the company facilitates a flexible working environment where individuals can select their own hours and quickly accept available shifts. This service caters to a younger workforce that prioritizes time and experiences over traditional employment models. Hyr also recognizes the need for benefits among gig workers and offers a portable benefits system tailored to independent contractors, enhancing their overall work experience.
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