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

Paul Grossinger

Co-Founder and 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

Managing Director

Past deals in Personal Health

Afynia Laboratories

Seed Round in 2025
Aima Laboratories is a women's health healthcare company that provides innovative solutions to diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. AIMA is working on the first non-invasive endometriosis diagnostic tool for the market. If you have chronic pelvic/period pain or are having difficulty becoming pregnant, you may have endometriosis.

Afynia Laboratories

Seed Round in 2024
Aima Laboratories is a women's health healthcare company that provides innovative solutions to diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. AIMA is working on the first non-invasive endometriosis diagnostic tool for the market. If you have chronic pelvic/period pain or are having difficulty becoming pregnant, you may have endometriosis.

Grayce

Series A in 2024
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized support for families and employees managing the care of aging adults and children. Established in 2019, Grayce offers a comprehensive range of services, including assistance with insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, and daily needs. The company emphasizes individualized guidance, ensuring that each member receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their overall care. This includes planning, resource identification, care coordination, and advocacy, empowering family caregivers to effectively navigate the complexities of caring for their loved ones.

Testmate Health

Seed Round in 2024
Testmate Health is a medtech startup and an award-winning spin-off of the University of Geneva, focused on developing innovative healthcare solutions. The company has created a smartphone-compatible test kit that can diagnose diseases with identifiable DNA or RNA sequences, providing results directly at home in just minutes. Its first product is a rapid urine self-test for the four most common sexually transmitted diseases, addressing the urgent need for timely diagnosis, as one million new STDs are diagnosed daily. Traditional testing often requires lab work and can take up to seven days for results. Testmate Health's all-in-one kit is designed for ease of use, allowing users to obtain immediate results that can be scanned by a smartphone for quick access to treatment if necessary. The company is also working on additional test kits for other diseases, aiming to empower individuals to manage their health conveniently from home.

Parsley Health

Venture Round in 2024
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

Hone Health

Venture Round in 2024
Hone Health is a men's health platform that provides personalized care through data-driven insights and licensed physician consultations. The company offers a range of services including medications for testosterone optimization, as well as treatments with clomid and anastrozole. Hone Health utilizes telemedicine and FDA-approved testing systems to monitor hormonal changes, allowing users to track their health affordably under professional medical guidance.

Allara Health

Series A in 2023
Allara is a healthcare program focused on providing specialized virtual care for women dealing with complex chronic health conditions, particularly polycystic ovary syndrome. The platform connects patients with medical providers and registered dietitians, offering a comprehensive approach that includes diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and personalized video consultations. Allara emphasizes holistic care, integrating dietary and lifestyle changes alongside nutrition counseling to help women manage their health effectively. Through its virtual appointments, the program aims to simplify access to expert care, enabling patients to track and improve their overall medical wellbeing.

Carenostics

Seed Round in 2023
Carenostics is a health technology company focused on addressing the underdiagnosis, undertreatment, and health inequities associated with chronic diseases. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze patient data collected during routine care. Its detection models integrate seamlessly into providers' electronic health records (EHRs), allowing for the identification of chronic conditions that may have gone undiagnosed. By projecting the potential decline of patients with these conditions, Carenostics enables healthcare providers to prioritize care for individuals who need it most, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in chronic disease management.

Juno Medical

Series A in 2022
Juno Care is a whole-family healthcare platform that provides modern open-access care for the entire family’s day-to-day needs, including pediatrics, women’s health, adult primary care, and same-day services. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York, United States.

Gabbi

Seed Round in 2022
Gabbi is a healthcare software company focused on empowering women to better understand their health and take proactive steps in managing it. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence and clinical research to create a proprietary risk model that assesses a woman's lifetime risk of various diseases. Gabbi provides personalized and interactive action plans, along with tools for community engagement and support. Key features include a risk calculator specifically designed for breast cancer, virtual chat options, community support, and video appointments. By fostering a supportive environment and offering tailored health insights, Gabbi aims to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and improve early diagnosis for women.

Kindly

Seed Round in 2022
Kindly Health is a diagnostics platform focused on sexual care and performance health, offering comprehensive solutions for various reproductive health concerns. The company addresses issues such as sperm health and sexual performance in men, as well as low libido, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), irregular periods, and menstrual pain in women. Kindly Health enhances accessibility to its services by providing at-home diagnostic tests, including semen analysis and PCOS assessments, alongside telehealth consultations and nutraceutical supplements. Additionally, the platform employs artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to assist in selecting optimal embryos, thereby improving the success rates of assisted reproductive procedures. Overall, Kindly Health aims to make fertility treatments and sexual health care more affordable and accessible for patients.

Choiz

Seed Round in 2022
Choiz operates a healthcare platform designed to provide personalized medical treatments directly to patients in their homes. The service encompasses a comprehensive, end-to-end healthcare experience, which includes diagnosis, medication delivery, and ongoing care. By connecting patients with health professionals and facilitating the timely delivery of necessary medications, Choiz aims to make specialized care and treatment more accessible to everyone. The platform is built with a patient-centric approach, ensuring that individual needs are met throughout the healthcare journey.

Swing Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Swing Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative digital therapeutics aimed at helping individuals with chronic conditions. The company collaborates with leading researchers to create evidence-based treatments that enhance patient empowerment and control over their health. By offering novel prescription digital therapeutics, Swing supports patients in managing their illnesses more effectively, ultimately fostering improved health outcomes and promoting a more vibrant quality of life.

MindRight Health

Seed Round in 2022
MindRight Health, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Newark, New Jersey, offers mental health coaching through text messaging to support communities in overcoming trauma. The company aims to enhance health equity by providing accessible and inclusive mental health care, particularly for communities of color and low-income families. MindRight partners with healthcare payers and providers to deliver culturally-responsive coaching, ensuring that members receive support seven days a week throughout the year. By matching users with specific coaches based on their profiles, MindRight creates a continuum of nonclinical support tailored to youth who may avoid traditional clinical services due to stigma and accessibility issues. Additionally, the company supplies partners with real-time data on mental health needs within the community, helping to anticipate and prevent potential mental health crises.

Starling Medical

Seed Round in 2022
Starling Medical focuses on creating a remote patient monitoring platform that facilitates at-home urine diagnostics, integrating seamlessly into everyday bathroom routines. The company is developing a healthcare device that employs mass spectroscopy-based sensors to continuously monitor changes in urine composition. This technology aims to enable early detection of chronic health issues, allowing both patients and healthcare providers to intervene promptly and potentially prevent serious complications or hospitalizations. By offering predictive insights, Starling Medical aspires to enhance health outcomes through proactive monitoring.

Limbix

Series A in 2021
Limbix is a prescription digital therapeutic company focused on developing mental health treatments specifically for adolescents. The company combines clinical expertise with technological innovation, leveraging a diverse team of clinicians, product designers, researchers, and engineers to create effective therapeutic solutions. Limbix's flagship product, SparkRx, is a digital therapeutic designed to assist licensed healthcare professionals in treating young patients dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. By offering evidence-based interventions, Limbix aims to enhance the lives of teenagers facing mental health challenges.

OxiWear

Pre Seed Round in 2021
OxiWear develops innovative ear-wearable devices that provide continuous oxygen monitoring and emergency alerts to help detect and prevent silent hypoxia, particularly in individuals with pulmonary hypertension, those at high altitudes, or engaged in high-intensity activities, including during COVID-19. The company's patented pulse oximeter is designed for both clinical and consumer use, allowing patients to monitor their oxygen levels effectively. By offering real-time monitoring and alerts, OxiWear enhances patient safety and peace of mind, ensuring that individuals can obtain timely medical assistance when necessary.

Ruth Health

Seed Round in 2021
Ruth Health is a telehealth facility focused on women's and prenatal care, aiming to empower parents throughout their pregnancy journey and beyond. By utilizing evidence-based expertise, the company enhances access to childbirth services, making them more affordable and enjoyable. Ruth Health's platform offers medical consultations and information on postpartum care, addressing common women's health issues such as painful sex and unwanted urination. It also provides at-home ultrasound services and online consultations with healthcare professionals, enabling women to take control of their health and confidently navigate family planning and parenthood.

Eleos Health

Seed Round in 2021
Eleos Health develops innovative health technology solutions aimed at enhancing decision-making for clinicians in the behavioral health sector. The company's AI-powered Speech-to-Insights system operates during mental health sessions to analyze voice data in real time. By gathering insights on patients through this voice technology, Eleos Health enables clinicians to deliver personalized, efficient, and cost-effective care. The automated nature of the system helps streamline the clinical process, ultimately supporting mental health professionals in providing the necessary care and support for their patients.

Kenshō Health

Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company based in Los Angeles that operates an online platform designed to connect users with verified wellness providers. Founded by entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, the company emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Kenshō's platform allows users to easily find and book a variety of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation, facilitating access to curated professionals without the need for in-person visits. By combining scientific research with personalization technology, Kenshō aims to simplify the journey toward holistic health, providing users with trustworthy answers and resources for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Crescent Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Crescent Health is working to make sleep health accessible to all. It hastens the development of individual health, beginning with sleep. They are employed by meet sleep coach. Connecting a sleep monitor to an app get monthly customized sleep plans, track sleep health, and find the ideal schedule.

Ruth Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ruth Health is a telehealth facility focused on women's and prenatal care, aiming to empower parents throughout their pregnancy journey and beyond. By utilizing evidence-based expertise, the company enhances access to childbirth services, making them more affordable and enjoyable. Ruth Health's platform offers medical consultations and information on postpartum care, addressing common women's health issues such as painful sex and unwanted urination. It also provides at-home ultrasound services and online consultations with healthcare professionals, enabling women to take control of their health and confidently navigate family planning and parenthood.

Brightline

Series B in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.

Territory Foods

Series B in 2021
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.

Breathwrk

Seed Round in 2021
Breathwrk, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application focused on guided breathing exercises aimed at enhancing mental and physical wellness. Founded in 2019 and based in Venice, California, the Breathwrk app provides users with science-backed techniques designed to alleviate anxiety, improve sleep quality, increase energy levels, and enhance athletic performance. The application offers easy-to-follow breathing exercises that help manage stress, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall mood and focus. By promoting breath work, Breathwrk seeks to address a variety of issues, including sleep disorders, low energy, and racing thoughts, making it a valuable resource for users looking to improve their well-being.

ELANZA Wellness

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ELANZA Wellness is a virtual chronic care platform designed specifically for individuals with endometriosis and other chronic reproductive health conditions. The platform aims to provide comprehensive support by offering access to medical specialists, evidence-based therapies, and personalized treatment plans that promote symptom relief. ELANZA Wellness focuses on a whole-person care approach, developed by multidisciplinary teams, to ensure that patients feel heard and understood throughout their healthcare journey. By enabling users to access therapeutic programs and make informed lifestyle changes, the platform empowers individuals to take control of their health and well-being, ultimately fostering a better quality of life.

Kenshō Health

Venture Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company based in Los Angeles that operates an online platform designed to connect users with verified wellness providers. Founded by entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, the company emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Kenshō's platform allows users to easily find and book a variety of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation, facilitating access to curated professionals without the need for in-person visits. By combining scientific research with personalization technology, Kenshō aims to simplify the journey toward holistic health, providing users with trustworthy answers and resources for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Cabinet Health

Seed Round in 2021
Cabinet Health is a sustainable healthcare company based in New York, established in 2018. It specializes in over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dietary supplements, offering a range of over 30 products with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and personalized care. The company focuses on innovative packaging solutions, including refillable medicine bottles and compostable medicine pouches made from a blend of wood cellulose and sealants. These products are designed to keep medicines fresh and safe while reducing environmental impact.

Plume Clinic

Series A in 2021
Plume is a health tech company for the transgender community. The company focuses on radically increasing access to care, medication, and products for the trans community, supporting a bold, authentic and healthy lifestyle. Its vision is to make gender-affirming care available to anyone until it transforms healthcare for every trans life.

Kit.com

Seed Round in 2021
Kit is a company focused on providing at-home medical exams and health testing services. It develops comprehensive health testing kits that enable insurers and telehealth companies to offer convenient and safe testing options for their patients from the comfort of their homes. These kits serve as a reliable alternative to traditional doctor and laboratory visits, making preventative health testing accessible across various industries. As a subsidiary of Ro, Kit is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience through innovative solutions.

FULLFILL

Seed Round in 2021
FULLFILL is a digital health platform focused on providing virtual health coaching aimed at treating and preventing chronic conditions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company partners with employers to enhance employee health and reduce medical expenses. FULLFILL's evidence-based programs have demonstrated significant effectiveness, achieving double the medical results of competing programs and tenfold employee sign-up rates. The platform offers a comprehensive range of resources, including daily videos, podcasts, articles, workouts, and meal plans, all accessible online with 24/7 support from trained Master Coaches. FULLFILL's approach not only addresses issues like obesity, diabetes, and mental health but also boosts participation in other health initiatives offered by employers, while its services qualify as a medical expense. The program has garnered high satisfaction ratings, positioning it as a valuable tool for employee retention amid increasing health challenges, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

Wally Health

Seed Round in 2020
Wally Health is a personalized dental care provider that offers expert-led services in the comfort of patients' homes. Founded in 2019 by Stipe Latkovic and Tyler Burnett in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages technology to improve dental care accessibility. Wally Health aims to connect clients with top dentists while maintaining clear and affordable pricing. By focusing on user-friendly design and enhanced engagement between patients and healthcare professionals, Wally Health strives to simplify and enhance the dental care experience for its clients.

Caliber

Seed Round in 2020
Caliber is focused on transforming fitness coaching to make it accessible for the majority of Americans who do not meet physical activity guidelines. The company addresses the challenge of increasing physical activity not through motivation alone, but by facilitating behavioral change through effective coaching. Caliber connects individuals with expert fitness coaches and provides a highly-rated app that allows users to work out at their convenience while integrating fitness and nutrition data for a personalized experience. Members typically see a significant improvement in body composition within three months and engage in more workouts than users of competing platforms. Caliber operates in the personal training market, which is valued at $20 billion, and is poised to capitalize on the rapidly growing digital fitness sector projected to reach $37 billion by 2026. The company's science-based approach to fitness and nutrition, combined with personalized coaching, aims to help a diverse range of individuals achieve their health and fitness goals effectively.

SISU Aesthetic Clinic

Series A in 2020
SISU Aesthetic Clinic operates a network of doctor-led, patient-centric medical clinics focused on delivering non-invasive aesthetic treatments. The clinic specializes in a range of personalized beauty services, including anti-wrinkle injections, lip fillers, facials, excessive sweat care, silhouette soft restoration, dermal fillers, and profile treatments. By prioritizing an empathetic approach to care, SISU aims to enhance patients' skin health and overall well-being, enabling them to lead quality lives.

Thirty Madison

Series B in 2020
Thirty Madison, Inc. is a digital health company based in Astoria, New York, that focuses on providing specialized healthcare solutions for patients with chronic conditions. Founded in 2016, the company operates several condition-specific brands, including Keeps, which offers a subscription-based service for men’s hair loss prevention; Cove, which provides online consultations and prescriptions for migraine treatment; Picnic, targeting allergies; Facet for skin conditions; and NURX for sexual health. Each brand is designed to address the unique needs of its community, offering personalized treatments and support. Thirty Madison emphasizes a human-centered approach, empowering individuals with accessible and effective healthcare solutions tailored to their ongoing conditions.

Leda Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Leda Health is a healthcare services company focused on improving the systems surrounding sexual assault prevention, care, and justice for survivors. The company offers a mobile application designed to guide users through the forensic evidence collection process, complemented by early evidence kits. Additionally, Leda Health provides healing circles and access to a dedicated care team, creating a supportive environment for individuals navigating the aftermath of sexual assault. By leveraging modern technology, Leda Health aims to deliver a comprehensive and user-friendly approach to care that empowers survivors and enhances their well-being.

Parsley Health

Series B in 2019
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

Osmosis

Series A in 2019
Osmosis is a personalized learning platform focused on enhancing health education by providing a deeper understanding of medical concepts. The platform enables clinicians and caregivers to access a wealth of educational resources, including a comprehensive library of videos and multiple-choice questions. Driven by data and technology, Osmosis aims to improve retention and preparedness for courses and exams, making it a valuable tool for medical professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the healthcare field. By offering tailored content that goes beyond traditional lectures, Osmosis supports effective learning for a global audience in the medical community.

Territory Foods

Series A in 2019
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.

Ossium Health

Venture Round in 2018
Ossium Health, Inc. is engaged in the development and manufacturing of cell therapy products aimed at treating leukemia, other blood cancers, and tissue damage, as well as addressing radiation poisoning. The company offers a range of innovative therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which features HLA-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients; Chimera, which enhances organ transplantation; and Chymalis, composed of mesenchymal stem cells that promote the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. Additionally, Ossium provides bone marrow cells for research purposes in oncology and immunology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ossium Health focuses on improving health outcomes and longevity through advanced bioengineering techniques.
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