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 Hospitality

Groundfloor

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of design-led clubhouses intended to offer practical spaces for leisure activities. The company gives access to facilities and spaces with the power of design and community to bring people together in events, enabling members to aid and elevate work, social life as well as leisure.

Cabana

Series A in 2021
Cabana opens up the flexibility of travel plans so that travelers can book once and go anywhere. The company has built out a fleet of upscale custom-made mobile hotel rooms, using 2019 Ford Transit vans, to give travelers the freedom to travel and sleep where they want and when they want. Every element, from the bed to the storage, to the bathroom to the internet, is designed from the ground up for a tailored and premium experience. Simplified lodging often translates to lower quality, but Cabana has taken the luxurious amenities of a thoughtfully designed suite and outfitted it for a small space. Enabled through tech, Cabana brings travelers digital convenience and peace of mind through contact-free check-in. The app lets travelers reserve, check-in, pick-up, and check-out of their mobile hotel room without having to make a pit stop to the front desk.

Upaway

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a travel agency app designed to provide travel-based support. The company's platform combines travel organization tools with on-demand trip support to help find the right hotel, make the trip more eco-friendly and assist with lost luggage or a flight delay, enabling customers with a hassle-free experience regarding all their bookings.

Bizly

Seed Round in 2021
Bizly, Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the booking of meeting spaces, including private meeting rooms, co-working areas, and elevated hotel experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers an on-demand mobile application and website designed for professionals seeking efficient solutions for meetings and events. Bizly provides an employee-facing, self-service enterprise software that streamlines collaboration and enhances meeting planning through automated workflows. The platform utilizes smart templates for effective attendee management and venue booking while integrating with various enterprise systems to drive operational efficiency. Additionally, Bizly addresses unmanaged spending by offering financial insights, helping organizations save time and money while creating impactful meeting experiences. The company's services cater to users globally, promoting effective collaboration across teams.

Welcome Homes

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome Homes is an online residential real estate platform founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in designing, customizing, and selling contemporary residential properties. It aims to transform home buyers into home builders by providing a seamless and price-transparent home buying experience. Through its platform, Welcome Homes facilitates the entire home building process, including land selection, customization, financing, and construction, enabling users to navigate the complexities of home ownership more easily.
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