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 Risk Management

ThreatKey

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a cybersecurity platform designed to reduce digital security risks. The company's platform provides tools that mitigate cybersecurity threats by automatically identifying and remediating security issues, enabling businesses to focus on their core activities and, value-adding work.

MindRight Health

Seed Round in 2022
MindRight Health, founded in 2019 and based in Newark, New Jersey, offers mental health coaching through text messages, aiming to make mental health care accessible and inclusive for communities of color and low-income families. The company provides a personalized coaching system that matches users with specific coaches, delivering culturally-responsive support seven days a week. MindRight's services address the unique challenges faced by youth who often avoid traditional clinical services due to stigma and accessibility issues. By partnering with healthcare payers and providers, MindRight creates a continuum of support that helps predict and prevent mental health crises in these communities. Coaches engage with users by checking in regularly and tracking their progress, ensuring effective mental health assistance tailored to their needs.

CommSafe AI

Venture Round in 2022
CommSafe AI specializes in enhancing workplace safety through its innovative software that monitors virtual communications to identify negative sentiment and potential instances of workplace conflict and violence. This includes recognizing indicators of sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination by automatically flagging relevant keywords and phrases. When an incident is detected, CommSafe AI alerts the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and provides recommendations for addressing the situation, alongside web-based training for impacted employees. The company aims to empower organizations across various sectors, including education, business, healthcare, and government, by fostering safer work environments through proactive monitoring and intervention strategies. Founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, CommSafe AI offers a critical tool for organizations seeking to mitigate risks associated with workplace violence and ensure a supportive atmosphere for all employees.

Pie Insurance

Series B in 2019
Pie Insurance Holdings Inc. provides online workers compensation insurance services for business owners. The company provides insurance against illness or injury, disability, and death. Pie Insurance Holdings Inc. also offers a price predictor which provides risk profile and price estimate to users. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.
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