Gaingels

Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate founded in 2014 and based in Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community and its allies. The organization invests in companies led by LGBT+ founders and executives at all stages of development, as well as in established firms committed to enhancing their diversity and inclusivity. With a global portfolio comprising over 130 companies and $70 million in investment capital deployed, Gaingels plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive business environment. Additionally, the Gaingels network actively assists its portfolio companies in identifying and recruiting diverse talent for their leadership teams, while cultivating a vibrant community of industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs committed to driving positive social change through business initiatives.

Marc Baum

Investor

Jesse Curran

Principal

Ashley Flucas

Venture Partner

Rachael Foo

Investor

Todd Havill

Research Operations and Principal, Investment

Surya Jayaweera

Angel Investor

Jennifer Jeronimo

CEO and General Partner

Chris Leiter

Venture Partner and Investor

Jake Prigoff

General Partner

Alexandra Tanner

Investor

Past deals in Self-improvement

Shimmer

Seed Round in 2024
Shimmer provides a platform for 1:1 remote ADHD coaching. Our platform matches users to an ADHD coach who helps guide them towards identifying and meeting goals, maintaining a positive approach to change, and improving productivity while providing a source of accountability.

Wave Life

Seed Round in 2023
Wave Life is a new kind of mental health platform that makes emotional wellbeing an achievable part of everyday life. The app's mental health coach and toolkit empower users to live each day with intention. Mental health coaching helps to build self-awareness, discover values, and cope with stress.

Shimmer

Seed Round in 2022
Shimmer provides a platform for 1:1 remote ADHD coaching. Our platform matches users to an ADHD coach who helps guide them towards identifying and meeting goals, maintaining a positive approach to change, and improving productivity while providing a source of accountability.

OYE

Pre Seed Round in 2022
OYE is a wellness app that uses mind-body practices, a daily emotional check-in tool, personalized goal setting, and mindful notifications to transform emotions into creative actions.

Lovewick

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lovewick is a relationship application aimed at enhancing the happiness and well-being of couples through engaging and fulfilling interactions. The app features an exploratory question game and offers a variety of community-sourced ideas designed to inspire couples. By providing personalized activities and discussion topics, Lovewick enables users to set relationship goals, modify behaviors, and deepen their understanding of one another. Through its innovative approach, the platform fosters appreciation and novelty in relationships, guiding couples toward stronger connections.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable is a company founded in 2019 by Padmasree Warrior in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing mental wellness through storytelling. The company has developed an e-book platform that allows users to engage with stories in a social context, enabling reading with friends or influencers in curated reading clubs. Fable's platform is designed to cater to digital natives, providing personalized stories that align with users' time, mood, and interests. By filling micro-moments in busy lives with engaging narratives, Fable aims to create memorable social experiences that promote mental well-being.

SkillCycle

Seed Round in 2021
SkillCycle operates a subscription-based talent development platform that provides personalized career coaching and learning opportunities. The company focuses on helping individuals upskill and reskill through tailored learning experiences, workflow management, and workforce insights. By offering measurable metrics to track progress and outcomes, SkillCycle enables organizations to effectively educate and empower their employees, thereby enhancing retention and fostering a supportive work environment. The mission of SkillCycle is to make career growth accessible, allowing individuals to unlock their potential and achieve greater fulfillment in their professional lives.

Breathwrk

Seed Round in 2021
The Breathwrk app offers easy to follow and highly effective guided breathing exercises that alleviate anxiety, promote sleep, increase energy, improve mood, help with athletic performance, and more!
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