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Gaingels Crosses $1B Deployed, Wins NVCA Inclusion Award
Gaingels, the LGBTQ+/allies venture syndicate, crossed $1B deployed across 2,600+ rounds and won the NVCA 2026 Inclusion Impact Award.
Gaingels, among the world’s largest LGBTQ+/allies venture syndicates, crossed $1B deployed across 2,600+ rounds and was named the NVCA 2026 Inclusion Impact Award winner.
Key facts
- Firm: Gaingels (founded 2014; NYC / Burlington, VT)
- Deployed: $1B+ across 2,600+ rounds (as of Jan 2026)
- Unicorns: 70+ in portfolio (Carta, Brex, Databricks, WHOOP)
- Award: NVCA 2026 Inclusion Impact Award (May 2026)
- Model: Co-invests (does not lead) alongside a16z, Sequoia, General Catalyst
Why this matters
The milestone and award mark LGBTQ+-aligned investing crossing into institutional territory. Gaingels made ~49 investments in 2025 at roughly one new deal per week.
Sources
- Gaingels community milestone (Gaingels): https://gaingels.com/
- Gaingels NVCA award & scale (Angel Investors Network review): https://angelinvestorsnetwork.com/venture-capital/gaingels-lgbtq-venture-network-profile
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