Investor profile
Gaingels
Gaingels is dedicated to showing the world that equity of access and representation in venture capital delivers positive returns. We co-invest with select venture capital leads in companies resolved on building diverse and inclusive teams, aiming to drive top returns while influencing the ecosystem and representing a diverse group of investors that include the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. We also seek to promote diversity and inclusion at our portfolio companies through direct and network support.
Quick facts
Founded
2019
AUM / fund details
As of January 2026, the Gaingels community has invested more than $1 billion into the Gaingels portfolio, spanning over 2,600 investment rounds.
Portfolio companies
2400
Investment thesis
Focus and thesis
Gaingels is dedicated to showing the world that equity of access and representation in venture capital delivers positive returns. We co-invest with select venture capital leads in companies resolved on building diverse and inclusive teams, aiming to drive top returns while influencing the ecosystem and representing a diverse group of investors that include the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. We also seek to promote diversity and inclusion at our portfolio companies through direct and network support.
Profile links
Open the source pages
Partners and team
People behind the fund
Portfolio companies
Selected portfolio
- Ochre Bio
- Axiom Space
- Philo
- Paperstack
- Landeed
Fund activity
Recent activity and fund history
Recent investments
- Ochre Bio
- Axiom Space
- Philo
- Paperstack
- Landeed
Investor FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Gaingels?
Gaingels is one of the largest, most diverse, and most active venture investment communities, dedicated to showing that equity of access and representation in venture capital delivers positive returns.
What is Gaingels' investment focus?
Gaingels co-invests with select venture capital leads in companies resolved on building diverse and inclusive teams, across a variety of stages and sectors, from technology, to B2B, healthcare and consumer, in competitive and over-subscribed rounds from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO.
How much has Gaingels invested?
As of January 2026, the Gaingels community has invested more than $1 billion into the Gaingels portfolio, spanning over 2,600 investment rounds. Over $990,000,000 was deployed into a portfolio of over 2,400 companies since 2019.
How many companies are in the Gaingels portfolio?
The Gaingels portfolio includes over 2,400 companies across sectors such as AI, healthcare, fintech, defense, deep tech, and more.
What support does Gaingels provide to portfolio companies?
Gaingels partners with founders to help them build more diverse and inclusive organizations, provides a platform for underrepresented people to become involved in the innovation economy, and offers internal free diverse board member/observer recruitment advisory.
