Power of Network
Modernizing the traditional venture model by bringing together accomplished professionals in our community to source deals and propel companies for future growth
...For Investors, Advisors and Mentors
Opportunities to connect with members of the community, offer assistance, drive change, and invest with impact to achieve above market returns
...For Founders, Entrepreneurs and Executives
Growth capital and expertise for companies that have at least one LGBT founder, senior C-level executive or board member.
First investment - Jan 2015
36 companies and 8 VC funds received investment to date
48 rounds of funding
Gaingels supports diversity within our portfolio companies. Over half our companies have a female founder or senior leader and over half have a non-white founder or senior leader
Since our founding, 100+ members have invested over $10 million
Over $25m of funding in Gaingels-led deals
Gaingels companies raised $40m+ in funding in 2017, and $20m+ so far in 2018
Fifteen of our companies have hired at least one additional LGBT non founder full-time