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GingerBread Capital

San Mateo, CA · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialMedia & EntertainmentB2B SaaSFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationHealthcare & Digital HealthFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareEdTechHR Tech & Future of WorkClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Close the funding gap for women-led ventures at early and growth stages. Investing in women is an economic opportunity, good for business, and the right thing to do. Build a portfolio of diverse founders and industries.

Likely not a fit for

Pure consumer plays without defensibility, commodity businesses, single-founder dependencies without strong teams

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Katherine Rice

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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k•••@gi•••.com

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Elizabeth Valiaveedan

PartnerPartner

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e•••@gi•••.com

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Linnea Conrad Roberts

General PartnerFounder + CEO

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l•••@gi•••.com

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Jeanie M. Barnett

Communications Director

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Ita Ekpoudom

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Portfolio

Incredible HealthHr Tech Work

Incredible Health is the largest AI company powering healthcare hiring, with 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers and over 1,500 healthcare employers. AI voice agents, Gale and Lyn, transform the experience and economics of healthcare hiring, with the average hospital reducing hiring times from 86 days to under 20 for permanent nurses.

HopSkipDriveLogistics Supply Chain

HopSkipDrive is a technology company that provides safe, supplemental student transportation through a marketplace connecting kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly vetted caregivers on wheels. They also offer RouteWise AI™, a student transportation intelligence platform.

Spring HealthHealthcare Digital

Spring Health offers data-driven mental health solutions, providing personalized care through a comprehensive network of providers. It aims to eliminate barriers to mental healthcare and improve outcomes.

Maven Health
TheSkimmMedia Entertainment

theSkimm is a digital media company dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions, covering news, trends, policies, and politics that impact women.

ChiefConsumer Apps Social

Chief is a private network designed for ambitious women executives, providing them with the tools, community, and resources to enhance their leadership capabilities. The platform fosters connections among women leaders, offering exclusive access to Clubhouses, coaching, and training from top institutions like the Wharton School of Business.

Pair EyewearEcommerce Marketplaces

Pair Eyewear offers customizable glasses and sunglasses, allowing customers to mix and match different frames and tops.

EloquiiEcommerce Marketplaces

Eloquii specializes in plus-size women's fashion, offering a wide range of clothing including dresses, skirts, suits, tops, jeans, and pants, with a focus on sizes 14 and above.

Gooder FoodsFood Beverage

Gooder Foods is a company that focuses on creating nutritious and delicious food products, particularly known for their mac and cheese offerings that are packed with protein and nutrients.

HintFood Beverage

Hint offers pure flavored water without sugar, calories, or preservatives, aiming to make hydration enjoyable and accessible.

Coffee Meets BagelConsumer Apps Social

Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app focused on helping serious daters find meaningful relationships, moving away from casual swiping to curated matches.

ZolaEcommerce Marketplaces

Zola is a wedding planning platform that offers a variety of services including wedding websites, registries, vendor searches, and planning tools.

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GingerBread Capital Research Investment Thesis GingerBread Capital invests in female founders leading high-growth-potential businesses and in emerging funds led by women and underrepresented managers. Founded in 2016 by Linnea Roberts (a 30-year Wall Street veteran), the fund operates with a clear mission: to close the funding gap for women-led ventures at the early and growth stages. The firm bel

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