Gaingels

Founded in 2014, Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community. It invests globally in companies led by LGBT+ founders or C-suite executives at all stages of growth, focusing on inclusivity and positive social change.

Marc Baum

Investor

David Beatty

Managing Partner

Jesse Curran

Principal

Paul Grossinger

Investor

Todd Havill

Research Operations and Principal, Investment

Surya Jayaweera

Angel Investor

Jennifer Jeronimo

CEO and General Partner

Jake Prigoff MD

General Partner

Peter Steinberg

General Partner

Alexandra Tanner

Investor

Lorenzo Thione

Managing Director

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

SoundMind

Seed Round in 2023
SoundMind is a mental health platform that provides personalized music therapy to support stress, anxiety, and trauma management, with a focus on students and marginalized communities. The service combines audio and visual therapy tailored to individual needs to improve mood and promote relaxation, helping users care for their mental health through music. It operates as an Ed-Tech solution and offers data-driven tools for organizations to monitor members' overall wellness and deliver reset and refocus moments. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and actionable for a broad audience, leveraging technology to enhance well-being in educational and community settings.

Champions Round

Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

FINESSE

Series A in 2022
FINESSE is a vertically integrated fashion house founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company uses artificial intelligence on large data sets and community feedback to predict fashion trends, forecast demand, and optimize distribution. By eliminating guesswork and overproduction, it delivers direct‑to‑consumer apparel and accessories that sell out quickly. The integrated approach allows the brand to respond rapidly to market shifts and maintain up‑to‑date offerings.

SoundMind

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SoundMind is a mental health platform that provides personalized music therapy to support stress, anxiety, and trauma management, with a focus on students and marginalized communities. The service combines audio and visual therapy tailored to individual needs to improve mood and promote relaxation, helping users care for their mental health through music. It operates as an Ed-Tech solution and offers data-driven tools for organizations to monitor members' overall wellness and deliver reset and refocus moments. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and actionable for a broad audience, leveraging technology to enhance well-being in educational and community settings.

Lucid Sight

Seed Round in 2021
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 software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

Prometheus Alternative Investments

Seed Round in 2021
Prometheus Alternative Investments, Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif.-based fintech startup.

Dogdrop

Venture Round in 2021
Dogdrop operates dog daycare centers in Los Angeles, providing drop-off and pick-up for dogs at flexible times and locations. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, it combines physical locations for dog recreation and socialization with a direct-to-consumer line of dog care essentials for owners. The facilities are described as intimate, well-designed, and tech-enabled to support training, play, and social interaction. Dogdrop serves dog parents by offering reliable care when owners are busy or traveling, supported by products and services that cater to at-home needs.

Allset Technologies

Series C in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a technology company that operates a mobile application designed to connect restaurants with local diners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to easily find nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay for their meals without the need for waiting. The platform emphasizes commission-free transactions for restaurants, enabling them to provide online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, alongside user-friendly menus and designated pickup areas. The company's focus is on facilitating convenient and efficient dining experiences for users, thereby supporting local restaurants and enhancing customer engagement in busy areas.

Lucid Sight

Venture Round in 2021
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 software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

FULLFILL

Seed Round in 2021
FULLFILL is a digital platform offering virtual health coaching programs designed to prevent and treat chronic conditions. It partners with employers worldwide to improve employee health and reduce medical expenses. The platform offers evidence-based content, daily support from Master Coaches, and engages employees effectively, doubling medical results compared to traditional programs.

VideoElephant

Series A in 2019
VideoElephant Limited is a video content solutions provider that caters to advertising technology providers, publishers, and advertisers globally. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates an online marketplace that offers a diverse library of video content, including both short and long-form videos such as TV shows, movies, and documentaries. VideoElephant's platform allows users to select between a content-only solution or a comprehensive package that includes a video player, premium content, content delivery network (CDN), and monetization services. The company streamlines the content sourcing process by enabling users to access and license video content from multiple providers under a single contract. VideoElephant also has additional offices in London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles.

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 software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

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 software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

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 software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

GLAMSQUAD

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2013, GLAMSQUAD is a New York-based company specializing in on-demand beauty services. It offers hair styling and makeup services through trained professionals who visit clients at their homes, offices, or events across major U.S. cities. The company also retails its own line of hair care products.
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