Lainy Painter

Lainy Painter, also known as Lainy Painter Singh, is a Partner at Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology startups, particularly in the software as a service (SaaS) and marketplace sectors. Based in New York, Lainy has a strong background in venture capital and business operations.

Professional Background

• Craft Ventures: Lainy is involved in the investment team, primarily focusing on SaaS and marketplaces. She has played a significant role in raising substantial funds for the firm, including a recent $1.3 billion for their fourth early-stage fund, Craft Ventures IV.34

• Battery Ventures: Before joining Craft Ventures, Lainy worked at Battery Ventures, where she gained valuable experience in the venture capital landscape.

• Gainsight: Lainy also served at Gainsight, a B2B customer success startup, where she was instrumental in leading business operations and strategy, enhancing services revenue, and driving product adoption.

• Goldman Sachs: She began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where she advised major technology companies such as PayPal and LinkedIn.145

Education

Lainy graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the College of William and Mary.24

Community Involvement

Lainy is an active member of All Raise, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in venture capital. She has served as Co-Chair for the Women Who Venture Summits from 2018 to 2020, highlighting her commitment to supporting women in the industry.14

Notable Investments

Lainy has been involved in various investment rounds, typically ranging from pre-seed to Series B+, and has a keen interest in sectors like enterprise software and consumer marketplaces.14