Gaingels is an American venture capital firm headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, that focuses on investing in companies led by diverse and underrepresented groups, including LGBTQIA+ leaders, and those with progressive social values. The firm typically invests across various stages, including pre-seed, seed, Series A, and beyond, with a notable presence in early-stage funding rounds. Gaingels was ranked the ninth most active venture capital firm globally in 2022, with 273 deals.
Notable portfolio companies include BlockFi, Bowery Farming, and Databricks. Key decision-makers at Gaingels include founders David Beatty and Paul Grossinger, and CEO Jennifer Jeronimo. The firm emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering unique value-add services such as one of the largest jobs boards in venture capital, featuring over 9,000 opportunities at companies that embrace diversity. Gaingels' investment philosophy centers on supporting leadership diversity and fostering inclusive company cultures.
Gaingels - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments631
Current Portfolio Count511
Total Portfolio Exits13
Top Investment Stages
Seed227 (41.3%)
Series A122 (22.2%)
Series B99 (18.0%)
Pre-Seed57 (10.4%)
Series Unknown45 (8.2%)
Stage Mix
Seed 41%Series A 22%Series B 18%Pre-Seed 10%Series Unknown 8%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Gaingels - Classification
- Also Known As
- Gaingels Management Llc.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 5 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end