Gaingels

Gaingels is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2014 and based in Burlington, Vermont. It specializes in investing in companies led by LGBT+ founders and C-suite leaders across various stages of growth, as well as in established firms aiming to create more inclusive teams. With a global portfolio of over 130 companies and $70 million in investment capital deployed, Gaingels actively supports its portfolio by helping to identify and recruit diverse talent for leadership roles. The firm fosters a vibrant community of industry leaders, investors, operators, and entrepreneurs who are united in their mission to drive positive social change through business and successful investments.

Marc Baum

Investor

Jesse Curran

Principal

Ashley Flucas

Venture Partner

Max Frenkel

General Partner

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

General Partner

Past deals in AgTech

Aether Bio

Venture Round in 2023
Aether Bio is a technology company that focuses on re-purposing enzymes to create new compounds using machine learning. By integrating machine learning with high-throughput robotic laboratories, Aether Bio engineers enzymes rapidly and enables massively parallelized experimentation. This innovative approach generates significantly larger datasets compared to competitors, allowing researchers to manufacture complex and novel products more efficiently and at a lower cost. The company's technology aims to provide healthcare institutions with sustainable and affordable chemicals and materials essential for their operations.

Hyfé

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a feedstock processing company intended to power the creation of sustainable chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods. The company uses fungal fermentation to upcycle waste used in food manufacturing and produce cost-competitive essential goods for multiple industries, enabling the food industry to reduce its carbon footprint.

Nowadays

Seed Round in 2022
Producer of plant-based meat intended to provide healthy food and meat alternatives. The company focuses on making healthier plant-based versions of what is typically categorized as junk food, using animal-free ingredients, enabling consumers to have healthy and animal-free food items.

MycoTechnology

Series E in 2022
MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. The platform can be used to solve a variety of challenges faced by the food, beverage, and flavor industries. MycoTechnology has released ClearTaste, an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is Kosher and Halal certified. ClearTaste improves the flavor of various agricultural products. MycoTechnology also engages in fermenting agricultural products with strains of gourmet fungi. The company offers myceliated chocolate as well as robusta and arabica coffee beans. It develops and licenses technology to the industry to naturally improve the flavor of robusta and arabica coffee. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Here

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Here Holdings, LLC is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in producing cold press juices, dips, and spreads using Midwest-sourced ingredients. Their product range includes a variety of juices made from combinations of fruits and vegetables, such as pineapple, celery, beet, and ginger, as well as an assortment of dips featuring flavors like black bean tomato, edamame pea sesame, and spinach mushroom. The company emphasizes values such as trust, transparency, and community in its operations, aiming to provide high-quality, healthy food options.

Science On Call

Pre Seed Round in 2022
24/7 subscription-based tech support for restaurants. Help with point of sale, internet, Wi-Fi, online ordering, email, phones, and more — just one call or text away, even on nights & weekends! A Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator portfolio company (2021), Food Foundry (2020)

Tômtex

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tômtex is a developer of sustainable, bio-based materials that aim to reduce environmental impacts by utilizing food waste. The company specializes in creating alternatives to faux and animal leather, using natural biodegradable sources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds. By providing these innovative materials, Tômtex enables businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. The focus on 100% naturally bio-based products aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries.

Aether Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Aether Bio is a technology company that focuses on re-purposing enzymes to create new compounds using machine learning. By integrating machine learning with high-throughput robotic laboratories, Aether Bio engineers enzymes rapidly and enables massively parallelized experimentation. This innovative approach generates significantly larger datasets compared to competitors, allowing researchers to manufacture complex and novel products more efficiently and at a lower cost. The company's technology aims to provide healthcare institutions with sustainable and affordable chemicals and materials essential for their operations.

BIOMILQ

Series A in 2021
We leverage our patent-pending technology to produce nutritionally equivalent breastmilk from cultured human mammary cells. With Biomilq, families can achieve the recommended six months of exclusive breastfeeding while alleviating the climate impacts of bovine-based infant formula.

BeeHero

Series A in 2021
BeeHero is a company that specializes in beehive technology aimed at enhancing crop yields through effective pollination. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, along with low-cost sensors, BeeHero collects data from within the hives to optimize their performance during critical pollination periods. This innovative approach not only helps farmers maximize pollination efficiency but also aids in protecting beehives from colony collapse, thereby supporting agricultural productivity on a global scale.

MealMe

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a food delivery platform designed to find the various food options available through social media. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence to show various restaurants with recommendations based on preference, and at the same time, the delivery time of the different providers can be compared along with booking and reservation features, enabling users to save money and follow other foodies and restaurants.

Greg

Seed Round in 2021
Greg is changing the way humans live alongside plants. We believe that everyone should understand how plants work and be able to participate in solutions to the existential challenges our planet is facing, from food system insecurity to collapsing ecosystems. We've started by creating a delightful mobile app that helps people grow thriving plants. Our community has grown from 100 beta users in August 2020 to over 50,000 active users today. Plants have been watered with Greg over 1M times, and partners like The Sill and over 100 other retailers have started sharing Greg to help their customers care for newly-purchased plants.

Bowery

Series C in 2021
Bowery Farming Inc. is a modern agricultural company based in New York City, specializing in the cultivation of post-organic produce such as baby kale, lettuce, arugula, and basil. Founded in 2014, Bowery employs advanced technology, including its proprietary BoweryOS software, to create optimal growing conditions in indoor farms. This system utilizes automation, machine learning, and vision systems to monitor plant growth continuously, resulting in highly efficient farming practices. Bowery's operations use zero pesticides and consume 95% less water while achieving over 100 times the productivity of traditional farming methods on the same land area. The company sells its products through grocery stores, including select Whole Foods and Foragers locations, and supplies produce to various restaurants, including those owned by renowned chef Tom Colicchio. Bowery Farming is committed to transforming agriculture to ensure a sustainable and healthier food supply for the future.

American Gene Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
American Gene Technologies is a gene and cell therapeutics company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing a proprietary lentiviral platform that enables the creation of bio-safe lentivirus therapies for a range of applications, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, and inherited disorders. Their developmental portfolio features advanced tools and components for gene therapy and regenerative medicine, with a focus on innovative treatments like AGT103-T, which aims to provide a functional cure for HIV. Additionally, American Gene Technologies is working on a synthetic gene designed to deliver therapeutic levels of phenylalanine hydroxylase for the treatment of Phenylketonuria (PKU). The company's mission is to harness gene and cell therapy to alleviate suffering from serious diseases.

CivilGrid

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Agora is a construction intelligence platform combining layers of utility, environmental, and geotechnical project site data. We aggregate and curate datasets that developers, engineers, and construction companies need to make critical planning and project implementation decisions. By partnering with local utilities and agencies, we gain access to the most current GIS datasets. These datasets help you accelerate project due diligence, reduce utility research and project engineering cost, and improve risk identification and construction planning.

ATAI Life Sciences

Series D in 2021
ATAI Life Sciences AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin and London. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on developing innovative treatments for mental health disorders, addressing significant unmet medical needs. ATAI employs a decentralized, technology-driven platform model to accelerate the development of therapies. Its diverse portfolio includes product candidates such as COMP360 (Psilocybin therapy), PCN-101 (R-ketamine), and GRX-917 (Deuterated etifoxine), among others. By pooling expertise and resources, ATAI aims to create impactful, evidence-based therapies that can transform mental health treatment. The company operates primarily in Germany and the United States.

MealMe

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a food delivery platform designed to find the various food options available through social media. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence to show various restaurants with recommendations based on preference, and at the same time, the delivery time of the different providers can be compared along with booking and reservation features, enabling users to save money and follow other foodies and restaurants.

Nabis

Series A in 2020
Nabis is a licensed cannabis distributor that operates a wholesale platform designed to streamline the distribution of cannabis products. The company utilizes a fast distribution network to manage the fulfillment, storage, and sales of wholesale cannabis for various major brands. This platform facilitates efficient shipping of wholesale cannabis orders, catering to a diverse range of clients from small delivery services to large dispensary chains. By leveraging technology, Nabis aims to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of cannabis distribution in the marketplace.

MycoTechnology

Series D in 2020
MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. The platform can be used to solve a variety of challenges faced by the food, beverage, and flavor industries. MycoTechnology has released ClearTaste, an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is Kosher and Halal certified. ClearTaste improves the flavor of various agricultural products. MycoTechnology also engages in fermenting agricultural products with strains of gourmet fungi. The company offers myceliated chocolate as well as robusta and arabica coffee beans. It develops and licenses technology to the industry to naturally improve the flavor of robusta and arabica coffee. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Aurora, Colorado.

MycoTechnology

Series C in 2019
MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. The platform can be used to solve a variety of challenges faced by the food, beverage, and flavor industries. MycoTechnology has released ClearTaste, an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is Kosher and Halal certified. ClearTaste improves the flavor of various agricultural products. MycoTechnology also engages in fermenting agricultural products with strains of gourmet fungi. The company offers myceliated chocolate as well as robusta and arabica coffee beans. It develops and licenses technology to the industry to naturally improve the flavor of robusta and arabica coffee. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Aurora, Colorado.
American Gene Technologies is a gene and cell therapeutics company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing a proprietary lentiviral platform that enables the creation of bio-safe lentivirus therapies for a range of applications, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, and inherited disorders. Their developmental portfolio features advanced tools and components for gene therapy and regenerative medicine, with a focus on innovative treatments like AGT103-T, which aims to provide a functional cure for HIV. Additionally, American Gene Technologies is working on a synthetic gene designed to deliver therapeutic levels of phenylalanine hydroxylase for the treatment of Phenylketonuria (PKU). The company's mission is to harness gene and cell therapy to alleviate suffering from serious diseases.
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