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 Wellness

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.

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.

Wicked Saints

Seed Round in 2023
Wicked Saints Studios is a developer of a game studio platform that focuses on creating interactive media using behavioral technology. The company integrates narrative augmented reality experiences to engage a generation that is increasingly concerned about mental health and social issues. This innovative approach enables users to participate in real-life quests, facilitated through augmented reality, thereby fostering a unique blend of entertainment and personal well-being.

Glitzi

Venture Round in 2023
Glitzi is a wellness and health platform that connects consumers with certified beauty and wellness professionals across Latin America. It offers a range of services including makeup, hairstyling, massages, spa treatments, and nail care, all delivered directly to clients' doorsteps. This platform aims to facilitate convenient access to beauty and wellness services in the comfort of one's home, catering primarily to women seeking professional care without the need to travel. Through its services, Glitzi enhances the experience of personal care by providing a seamless connection between clients and qualified professionals.

Somethings

Seed Round in 2023
Somethings is a wellness platform designed specifically for young people, facilitating connections between teenagers and qualified mentors. The platform focuses on mental health support, offering a novel, digital-first approach to care. By connecting adolescents with certified peer mentors who are trained to address issues such as stress and anxiety, Somethings aims to enhance the mental well-being of its users. The service is tailored to meet the unique needs of teenagers, providing them with accessible resources to navigate their mental wellness concerns effectively.

Wave Life

Seed Round in 2023
Wave Life is a new kind of mental health platform that makes emotional wellbeing an achievable part of everyday life. The app's mental health coach and toolkit empower users to live each day with intention. Mental health coaching helps to build self-awareness, discover values, and cope with stress.

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.

Awe Inspired

Venture Round in 2022
Awe Inspired is a spiritual wellness brand that caters to millennials and Gen-Z individuals who seek meaningful products and digital experiences centered on self-discovery and empowerment. The company specializes in the manufacturing, importing, and wholesaling of fine jewelry crafted from gold and sterling silver, adorned with diamonds, gemstones, and pearls. Its flagship Goddess Collection has gained recognition as a global symbol of female strength, resonating with thousands of women and attracting a following among various celebrities. Awe Inspired emphasizes attention to detail and personalized service, providing a diverse range of bracelets, rings, necklaces, and other jewelry items that inspire women to connect with their inner strength.

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.

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.

OYE

Pre Seed Round in 2022
OYE is a wellness app focused on enhancing emotional well-being through mind-body practices and community engagement. The platform offers daily emotional check-ins, personalized goal setting, and mindful notifications to help users transform their emotions into creative actions. Available in both Spanish and English, OYE provides guided reflections and expressive movement practices aimed at shifting moods and improving interpersonal relationships. By fostering a supportive environment, OYE enables members of the Latino community to enhance their mental health, experience personal growth, and build connections regardless of their location.

Rejuveron Life Sciences

Angel Round in 2022
Rejuveron Life Sciences AG is a biotechnology company based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing and investing in innovative drugs and technologies aimed at promoting healthy aging and extending lifespan. As a fully integrated platform, Rejuveron combines its investment strategies with a commitment to advancing therapies that address age-related conditions, leveraging both scientific research and entrepreneurial initiatives in the life sciences sector.

Lovewick

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lovewick is a relationship application aimed at enhancing the happiness and well-being of couples through engaging and fulfilling interactions. The app features an exploratory question game and offers a variety of community-sourced ideas designed to inspire couples. By providing personalized activities and discussion topics, Lovewick enables users to set relationship goals, modify behaviors, and deepen their understanding of one another. Through its innovative approach, the platform fosters appreciation and novelty in relationships, guiding couples toward stronger connections.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable Group, Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates a digital platform that delivers a social reading experience. This platform connects users with influencers and friends in reading clubs, offering curated stories tailored to individual time, mood, and interests. Fable's mission is to promote mental wellness by filling idle moments with engaging narratives, fostering a sense of community among its users.

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.

For Them

Pre Seed Round in 2021
For Them is a clothing brand focused on redefining wellness for the queer community. The company offers a unique range of products and services tailored specifically for queer and gender-fluid individuals, filling a gap in mainstream retail where such items are often unavailable. By providing affordable options designed with the needs of this community in mind, For Them aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes well-being and self-expression.

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.

Ever/Body

Series B in 2021
Ever/Body is a New York-based provider of dermatology and cosmetic treatments, focusing on demystifying the field of cosmetic dermatology. The company offers a range of services, including injectable treatments, high-tech facials, and non-surgical body treatments. These medically-tested procedures are designed to deliver optimal results, such as reducing wrinkles and enhancing overall appearance, allowing clients to achieve a more youthful and rejuvenated look. By prioritizing client preferences, Ever/Body aims to make beauty and cosmetic care accessible and effective.

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.

ConnectCareHero

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ConnectCareHero operates a digital community platform aimed at enhancing social engagement among older adults. The platform focuses on managing activities and providing culturally relevant content to help organizations connect with seniors and promote a sense of community. By curating entertainment options and facilitating social interactions, ConnectCareHero addresses the issue of social isolation among senior citizens, supporting their overall health and well-being. The company's mission is to empower older adults to remain socially active, thereby improving their quality of life and health outcomes.

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.

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.

Lora DiCarlo

Funding Round in 2021
Lora DiCarlo is a female-led sexual health and wellness brand focused on creating innovative products that enhance personal pleasure through advanced technology. The company specializes in biomimicry and micro-robotics, translating human anatomy into devices that offer a realistic experience. Its flagship product, Osé, gained recognition as a 2019 CES Innovation Honoree in the Robotics category, followed by the award-winning products Baci and Onda. Since its inception, Lora DiCarlo has expanded from a single product to a diverse range of 15 engineered offerings, establishing a presence in 37 countries and over 600 retail and e-commerce partners. Committed to promoting gender equity and empowerment, Lora DiCarlo aims to foster inclusion through its data-driven designs and educational resources, catering to a broad audience in the sexual wellness space.

Rejuveron Life Sciences

Series A in 2020
Rejuveron Life Sciences AG is a biotechnology company based in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing and investing in innovative drugs and technologies aimed at promoting healthy aging and extending lifespan. As a fully integrated platform, Rejuveron combines its investment strategies with a commitment to advancing therapies that address age-related conditions, leveraging both scientific research and entrepreneurial initiatives in the life sciences sector.

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.

Included Health

Seed Round in 2020
Included Health is a healthcare company that provides a blend of virtual care, navigation, and community-based healthcare services to enhance the member experience. It combines advanced technology and a compassionate approach to deliver personalized care guidance and advocacy, ensuring that individuals receive the right care at the right time. The company's offerings include access to both virtual and in-person services for a range of healthcare needs, including urgent and primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. By focusing on a member-centric model, Included Health aims to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone, making it simpler and more effective for individuals to navigate their health journey.

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.

Euphoria.LGBT

Seed Round in 2020
Our mission is to restore agency and dignity to transgender individuals in their process of gender transition via technology solutions. We offer a suite of technologies, enabling a better transition: - Solace. Provides information and resources to guide transgender people through whatever process of gender transition they desire. Now available, for free, on iOS & Android . - Bliss. A revolutionary savings app for the transgender community. Your Bliss fund is so much more than just passive savings – every time you get a push notification, it’s helping you move closer to being yourself. - Windfall. Premium and optional services that compliment Solace. Includes subscription products and company merchandise. - Clarity. A sense-of-self tracker to help measure gender identity, gender expression, and attraction. Brought to life by an amazing group of individuals on Kickstarter. - Catharsis. Coming Soon. A dedicated mental and emotional health platform designed for the trans community, by the trans community.

Lessonbee

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lessonbee Inc. is an online learning platform focused on health and wellness education for students in grades K-12. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, the company provides a cloud-based reflective learning system that includes adaptive lessons and a shared content library. This platform allows educators to access current and relevant educational content, manage student assignments, and foster engagement through regular reflection. Lessonbee emphasizes culturally responsive and medically accurate health education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to promote healthy living. Additionally, it utilizes proprietary analytics to assess student health goals and school climate, recommending tailored content from a diverse library of self-paced classes, adaptive courses, and video-based lessons that align with state and national health education standards. The platform aims to enhance personalized health education and support social-emotional learning for students both at home and in school.

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.

305 Fitness

Venture Round in 2019
305 Fitness, Inc. is a fitness company that operates dance cardio workout centers, providing a unique blend of dance moves, sports drills, conditioning exercises, and high-intensity interval training. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company features classes that include sprint intervals, sculpting segments, and stretch cool down sessions, often accompanied by live DJs to enhance the experience. In addition to its flagship studios, 305 Fitness has expanded its reach with locations in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, California, and Illinois. The brand also allows certified instructors to license its workouts, enabling them to teach in various rented spaces, gyms, and outdoor settings, which fosters a sense of community and personal expression among participants.

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.

Nexba

Series A in 2019
Nexba, established in 2010 and headquartered in North Sydney, Australia, specializes in producing and distributing sugar-free beverages. The company offers a range of products, including Naturally Sugar Free Cola, Lemon, and Orange Sparkling Infusions, which are made from natural ingredients and sold through both retail stores and online channels. Nexba aims to provide healthier liquid refreshment alternatives to traditional soft drinks, enabling consumers to reduce calorie intake and improve their health.

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.

Collective Health

Series A in 2014
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.
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