Launched in 2014, Gaingels is a syndicate focused on supporting and investing in startups with diverse leadership, particularly those founded or led by LGBTQ+ individuals. It's a community-driven network that bridges financial support with advocacy.
Joined September 2023
$166,094 Backing
342 Followers
Portfolio
Pirouette Pharma (YC S21)
Invested January 2024
Landeed
Invested January 2023
Vermut
Invested October 2022
Ruth Health
Invested April 2022
Here
Invested March 2022
Doorvest
Invested August 2021
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Overplay
Invested July 2021
Investing Thesis
Gaingels believes in the competitive advantage that diversity brings to businesses. Their thesis revolves around backing the most promising companies led by members of the LGBTQ+ community or those committed to diversity. By leveraging their expan...
About
Gaingels stands as one of the largest and most influential networks of LGBTQ+ investors worldwide. Their mission transcends financial return; they are catalysts for positive change, striving for representation and equal opportunity in the entrepre...