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.

David Beatty

Managing Partner

Jesse Curran

Principal

Nancy Fechnay

Venture Partner

Paul Grossinger

Founder

Todd Havill

Research Operations and Principal, Investment

Past deals in Smart Cities

Near Space Labs

Series B in 2025
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

Cambium Carbon

Seed Round in 2023
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on natural climate solutions through reforestation and urban wood reuse. It partners with cities and other public and private stakeholders to divert urban wood waste from landfills, repurpose fallen city trees for reuse, and channel revenues into planting and maintenance projects. It operates reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests, reclaiming city wood waste and building local regenerative supply chains, with the aim of reducing climate impact while creating jobs and strengthening urban resilience.

Circuit

Series A in 2022
Circuit is a software company that specializes in providing micro-transit services through an application that utilizes all-electric vehicles. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Circuit offers a turn-key solution for on-demand transportation. Users can easily book rides through the app, which connects them with efficient drivers, ensuring a responsible and convenient shuttle service. The company's focus on electric vehicles aligns with sustainable transportation goals, promoting eco-friendly travel options for its customers.

Xona Space Systems

Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

Emobi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Emobi is the leading EV charging ecosystem that delivers a single point of integration. The company’s products offer instant access to a vast network of charging stations and e-mobility partners through its advanced AI and data refinement models. As the largest roaming ecosystem in North America, Emobi enables Plug & Charge technology, facilitating automatic charging identification between EVs and chargers.

ClimateView

Series A in 2021
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017, ClimateView develops a SaaS platform empowering public sector entities to make data-driven climate transition decisions. Its software collects and organizes climate data, enabling systematic modeling of political, economic, and energy shifts across cities, regions, and nations.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Mighty Buildings is a pioneering construction technology company based in San Francisco. It specializes in manufacturing custom houses using proprietary 3D printing techniques, aiming to revolutionize the residential housing market by reducing waste and enhancing energy efficiency.

Cabana

Series A in 2021
Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.

Unagi Scooters

Series A in 2021
Unagi Scooters is an electric scooter manufacturer focused on providing innovative transportation solutions aimed at alleviating the challenges of urban commuting. The company designs high-performance electric scooters that are both eco-friendly and efficient, allowing users to navigate long distances on a single charge. Unagi's scooters are engineered to handle hilly terrains and deliver a smooth ride over uneven surfaces, offering a reliable alternative to conventional transportation methods. Through its products, Unagi seeks to enhance mobility while helping users save time and reduce costs associated with commuting, ultimately promoting a more sustainable mode of transport.

ClimateView

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017, ClimateView develops a SaaS platform empowering public sector entities to make data-driven climate transition decisions. Its software collects and organizes climate data, enabling systematic modeling of political, economic, and energy shifts across cities, regions, and nations.
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