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 Packaging Services

Paperstack

Seed Round in 2023
Paperstack is a platform that helps freelancers, solopreneurs, contractors, and gig workers with incorporation, bookkeeping, and tax filing. Register your business, automate monthly bookkeeping, and file taxes with one click - from the convenience of your browser.

Crafty

Series A in 2022
Crafty, LLC is a food and drink company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in enhancing workplace environments through the management of snacks, beverages, and event programming. Founded in 2015, Crafty offers a diverse range of products, including coffee, tea, beer, wine, spirits, perishables, and pantry supplies, catering to the needs of in-office, remote, and hybrid teams. The company provides services that encompass kitchen and pantry management, catering, and event planning, aimed at creating enjoyable workplace experiences. Crafty's platform centralizes the management of food and beverage services, ensuring that organizations can efficiently oversee their workplace refreshment needs and elevate employee satisfaction through well-organized events and tastings.

Airhouse

Series A in 2022
Airhouse, Inc. offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution designed for e-commerce companies, utilizing a software platform that automates logistics operations. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Airhouse enables entrepreneurs to focus on their core business by streamlining the process of delivering products to customers. The platform integrates with Shopify accounts to analyze store data, providing a comprehensive view of business performance and customer locations. Brands are matched with optimal warehouses from Airhouse's partner network, ensuring quick inventory shipping. The company customizes each fulfillment setup to align with the specific needs and growth strategies of its clients. With a single dashboard, users gain real-time visibility into their inventory, allowing them to monitor stock levels and order statuses. Airhouse effectively manages the entire fulfillment process, from factory to front door, simplifying e-commerce logistics for direct-to-consumer businesses.

Bokksu

Series A in 2022
Bokksu Inc. is a subscription-based service that specializes in delivering a curated selection of Japanese snacks, candies, and tea pairings each month. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, Bokksu partners directly with local snack producers across Japan to provide customers with authentic gourmet experiences accompanied by cultural storytelling. This approach not only showcases traditional Japanese craftsmanship and flavors but also supports local communities by promoting their products on a global scale. The service is available to customers in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India, allowing food enthusiasts worldwide to enjoy a taste of Japan's rich culinary heritage.

Outlines

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Manufacturer of home goods intended to empower consumers to reduce their plastic waste. The company provides sustainable home essentials of various types such as shower liners and body buffer systems with free recycling, offering consumers environmentally conscious products of next-gen circular economy models and innovative product designs.

Buffalo Market

Series A in 2021
Operator of grocery company intended to supply fresh organic premium products. The company offers a range of products including meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and fruits from local suppliers, farmers, butchers, bakers, and fishermen which are transported to the fulfillment center where they are packed in bags, boxes, and coolers, providing consumers with quality and fresh goods at affordable rates.

Aiden

Seed Round in 2021
Aiden is a provider of IT automation services that specializes in software packaging, deployment, and patch management. The company's fully automated solution enhances IT efficiency by significantly reducing the time and resources required to maintain Windows devices, achieving reductions of 75% or more. Aiden's intelligent packaging-as-a-service eliminates the need for complex packaging software, making it an ideal solution for IT departments and managed service providers seeking to streamline operations without the burden of hiring and training costly engineering resources. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing tools like Microsoft’s Endpoint Manager and HCL’s BigFix, serving as a scheduling software that manages endpoint configuration and ensures automated continuous compliance. By employing Aiden, organizations can improve their return on investment while enhancing the security and reliability of their Windows devices.

ARTA

Seed Round in 2021
Arta Shipping, Inc. specializes in fine art shipping services, offering transportation solutions for specialty fine art items via land, air, sea, or courier. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company operates as a digital platform and API, providing global white glove logistics and services. Arta aims to enhance the e-commerce experience by integrating logistics automation technology specifically tailored for the white glove logistics market, which is valued at approximately $25 billion.

Shappi

Seed Round in 2021
Connecting Shoppers with verified Travelers to deliver products by renting the traveler’s unused luggage space.

Cabinet Health

Seed Round in 2021
Cabinet Health is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly healthcare solutions that prioritize both human well-being and environmental sustainability. It manufactures refillable medicine containers and compostable medicine pouches, designed to keep medications fresh and secure. The cabinet pouches are made from a blend of wood cellulose and sealants, reflecting the company's commitment to reducing waste in the healthcare sector. By promoting sustainable practices in the distribution and storage of medicines, Cabinet Health aims to lead a new movement towards a more responsible and eco-conscious healthcare industry.

Badaboom

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of an online end-to-end supply chain platform intended to help brands create and launch private labels. The company's platform assists clients to carry out functions like product selection, sourcing and logistics allowing them to create commercial eyewear representing their brand identity, enabling businesses to get new products to market faster at low production costs.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

Outlines

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Manufacturer of home goods intended to empower consumers to reduce their plastic waste. The company provides sustainable home essentials of various types such as shower liners and body buffer systems with free recycling, offering consumers environmentally conscious products of next-gen circular economy models and innovative product designs.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

Shiprocket

Series C in 2020
Shiprocket is a logistics aggregation platform designed to facilitate global and domestic shipping for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the e-commerce sector. Launched in 2017, the platform serves around 1.5 lakh sellers, enabling shipping to approximately 220 countries and 26,000 PIN codes in India through partnerships with 18 courier services. Shiprocket stands out for its AI-driven recommendation engine, which helps businesses select appropriate courier services, and its cost-effective shipping rates. The platform provides a user-friendly integrated ecosystem, including tools like Shiprocket 360 and Shiprocket Social, enabling sellers to manage their shipping and returns efficiently from a single interface. With a remarkable year-over-year growth rate of 300%, Shiprocket has established itself as a key player in the logistics landscape for e-commerce in India.

Bokksu

Seed Round in 2019
Bokksu Inc. is a subscription-based service that specializes in delivering a curated selection of Japanese snacks, candies, and tea pairings each month. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, Bokksu partners directly with local snack producers across Japan to provide customers with authentic gourmet experiences accompanied by cultural storytelling. This approach not only showcases traditional Japanese craftsmanship and flavors but also supports local communities by promoting their products on a global scale. The service is available to customers in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India, allowing food enthusiasts worldwide to enjoy a taste of Japan's rich culinary heritage.
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