Gaingels

Founded in 2014, Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community. It invests globally in companies led by LGBT+ founders or C-suite executives at all stages of growth, focusing on inclusivity and positive social change.
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Marc Baum

Investor

David Beatty

Managing Partner

Jesse Curran

Principal

Paul Grossinger

Investor

Todd Havill

Research Operations and Principal, Investment

Surya Jayaweera

Angel Investor

Jennifer Jeronimo

CEO and General Partner

Jake Prigoff MD

General Partner

Peter Steinberg

General Partner

Alexandra Tanner

Investor

Lorenzo Thione

Managing Director

Past deals in Search Engine

Openmart

Seed Round in 2024
Openmart is an innovative company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered search engine aimed at assisting startups in identifying potential customers. By collecting business-to-business data from both public and private sources, Openmart enables companies to streamline their operations. Its AI agent automates critical tasks such as retailer follow-up check-ins and timely product reminders, fostering strong, ongoing relationships with retail partners. This approach allows business-to-business firms to concentrate on their core activities and prioritize revenue generation, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and market presence.

Point.me

Series A in 2023
Point.me is a travel technology company that helps loyalty program members find better flights for fewer points. Its proprietary algorithm searches over 150 airlines to uncover the best deals, including first and business-class travel. Point.me works with over 30 loyalty programs, enabling users to filter search results based on their preferred programs, airlines, routes, and balances.

Andi

Seed Round in 2022
Andi is developing a next-generation search engine that emphasizes visual, conversational, and factually accurate results. Recognizing the issues in traditional search, which often inundates users with advertisements, clickbait, and spam, Andi has introduced a pioneering conversational search assistant powered by generative AI. This innovative platform allows users to receive clear summaries and relevant answers, akin to interacting with a knowledgeable friend. It is designed to be free for everyone, ensuring an ad-free and completely anonymous experience without personal data tracking. Users can access a streamlined search experience that prioritizes their needs while safeguarding their privacy.

Vyrill

Seed Round in 2022
Vyrill is a technology company that builds an AI‑powered platform for discovering, analyzing, and leveraging user‑generated video content. Its core product enables brands, retailers, and solution providers to search inside any video on the web or mobile, index and rank video moments, and embed interactive widgets that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and conversion. The platform aggregates videos such as demos, unboxing, reviews, and installation guides from multiple sites, provides analytics and licensing tools, and generates marketing assets like hashtags and product recommendations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Vyrill helps businesses turn authentic video experiences into measurable growth.

Point.me

Seed Round in 2022
Point.me is a travel technology company that helps loyalty program members find better flights for fewer points. Its proprietary algorithm searches over 150 airlines to uncover the best deals, including first and business-class travel. Point.me works with over 30 loyalty programs, enabling users to filter search results based on their preferred programs, airlines, routes, and balances.

Elude

Seed Round in 2021
Elude is a travel technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing an automatic search engine that allows users to explore travel options based on their budget and available time off. By inputting their financial parameters and travel dates, users can discover various destinations worldwide that fit their criteria. Elude simplifies the travel planning process by offering the ability to book flights and hotel packages directly through its platform, thereby enhancing transparency in the travel industry. This innovative approach caters to individuals seeking affordable travel options without the complexities typically associated with planning trips.

Scopio

Venture Round in 2021
Scopio is a global visual art platform that connects photographers and visual artists with potential clients, enabling licensing of millions of images, including photography, illustrations, and 3D designs. The platform supports hiring and licensing, allowing artists to monetize their work and brands to access diverse, high-quality visuals. It leverages AI to broaden participation and provides a marketplace where creators from around the world can showcase portfolios and be discovered by businesses, brands, and other buyers.
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