Gaingels

Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate founded in 2014 and based in Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community and its allies. The organization invests in companies led by LGBT+ founders and executives at all stages of development, as well as in established firms committed to enhancing their diversity and inclusivity. With a global portfolio comprising over 130 companies and $70 million in investment capital deployed, Gaingels plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive business environment. Additionally, the Gaingels network actively assists its portfolio companies in identifying and recruiting diverse talent for their leadership teams, while cultivating a vibrant community of industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs committed to driving positive social change through business initiatives.

Marc Baum

Investor

Jesse Curran

Principal

Rachael Foo

Investor

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

Managing Director

Past deals in Art

Magma

Seed Round in 2023
Magma is a versatile company based in Austin, Texas, operating in two distinct sectors. In the creative industry, it serves game development, animation, film, webcomics, and art education through its art management platform and collaborative painting solutions, catering to various artistic studios. Simultaneously, Magma develops and manufactures PCI and PCI Express expansion systems tailored for servers, desktops, and portable platforms. Its patented products allow for the extension of PCI and PCI Express signals to chassis with multiple card slots, offering both enclosed and non-enclosed solutions. These expansion systems are designed to protect investments in specialized add-in cards while facilitating a transition from legacy protocols to high-speed PCI Express protocols, ensuring reliability and serviceability in mission-critical environments.

Magma

Seed Round in 2023
Magma is a versatile company based in Austin, Texas, operating in two distinct sectors. In the creative industry, it serves game development, animation, film, webcomics, and art education through its art management platform and collaborative painting solutions, catering to various artistic studios. Simultaneously, Magma develops and manufactures PCI and PCI Express expansion systems tailored for servers, desktops, and portable platforms. Its patented products allow for the extension of PCI and PCI Express signals to chassis with multiple card slots, offering both enclosed and non-enclosed solutions. These expansion systems are designed to protect investments in specialized add-in cards while facilitating a transition from legacy protocols to high-speed PCI Express protocols, ensuring reliability and serviceability in mission-critical environments.

YoDayo

Seed Round in 2023
Yodayo is a developer of an artificial intelligence art platform tailored for anime enthusiasts and gaming communities. The platform allows users to explore AI-generated anime art, create images using an AI art generator, and share their creations with fellow fans. Additionally, Yodayo offers tools for developing motion-captured avatars, facilitating content creation through artificial intelligence. By catering to the interests of gamers and anime fans, Yodayo fosters a creative space for expressing appreciation for virtual idols and characters.

Invisible Universe

Series A in 2022
Invisible Universe is an innovative animation studio focused on developing original character intellectual property for social media and web3 platforms. The company aims to create popular animated franchises more efficiently than traditional animation models. By collaborating with celebrities and utilizing advanced animation technology and software, Invisible Universe combines creative talent with the extensive reach of social media to engage entertainment users. Its mission is to redefine how animated characters are conceived and brought to audiences, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of animated franchises.

Invisible Universe

Seed Round in 2022
Invisible Universe is an innovative animation studio focused on developing original character intellectual property for social media and web3 platforms. The company aims to create popular animated franchises more efficiently than traditional animation models. By collaborating with celebrities and utilizing advanced animation technology and software, Invisible Universe combines creative talent with the extensive reach of social media to engage entertainment users. Its mission is to redefine how animated characters are conceived and brought to audiences, positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of animated franchises.

Candy

Series A in 2021
Candy Digital is a rapidly growing company specializing in the creation and distribution of officially licensed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles. Founded in 2021 by a group including Fanatics, Michael Rubin, Mike Novogratz, and Gary Vaynerchuk, Candy Digital aims to engage fans by providing authentic digital assets that connect them with their interests in sports, art, entertainment, and music. The company operates an NFT ecosystem platform that allows users to purchase, trade, and share these collectibles, ensuring a secure and scalable experience. Under the leadership of CEO Scott Lawin, Candy collaborates with athletes, artists, and content owners to produce unique digital offerings, enhancing the way fans interact with their passions through innovative digital assets.

ARTA

Seed Round in 2021
ARTA is a logistics software and fulfillment service that specializes in automating shipping and fulfillment for valuable and collectible items. The company offers a digital platform and API designed to streamline the logistical processes for art, design, furniture, antiques, jewelry, watches, and other collectibles. By providing instant shipping costs for various item types, ARTA enables clients to optimize their operations, reduce overhead, and enhance the purchasing experience for their customers. Their focus is on delivering global white-glove logistics and services, catering to both online and offline sellers.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.

Alphaa.io

Seed Round in 2021
Alpha'a.io is a New York-based company established in 2014, operating an online B2B marketplace that connects businesses with visual artists from around the world. The platform offers a diverse range of art and prints for office spaces and homes, making the visual arts more accessible. Additionally, Alpha'a.io facilitates the creation and trading of multi-utility NFTs, enabling brands and creators to connect physical and digital assets, and earn resale royalties through digital certificates of authenticity.

Facet

Seed Round in 2020
Facet is a computer software company that provides artists and engineers, aiming to redefine and humanize the creative process.
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