Gaingels

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.