Paul Grossinger

Paul Grossinger is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who co-founded Gaingels, a prominent venture capital firm focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in the startup ecosystem.13 Here are key details about Paul Grossinger:

Professional Background

• Founder of Gaingels: Paul co-founded Gaingels in 2014 with David Beatty.1 Gaingels started as a small angel group of LGBTQ+ investors and has since grown into a large venture syndicate investing in companies with diverse leadership.1

• Investment Experience: Through Gaingels, Paul has been involved in investing over $800 million in more than 1500 companies since January 2018. He's also the founder of Blue Jay Syndicate and a former General Partner at A-Level Capital.

• Previous Ventures: Prior to Gaingels, Paul co-founded Pervasive Group and was involved with L&M Media.2

Education

• Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University (2011-2012)
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University (2007-2011)

Achievements

Gaingels, under Paul's leadership, has experienced significant growth:

• Expanded from a small LGBTQ+ focused angel group to a broader diversity-focused venture syndicate1
• Grew to over 2000 members with a portfolio of over 800 companies1
• Collectively invested over $500 million, with 5x year-over-year growth from 2018 to 20211

Philosophy

Paul's work with Gaingels reflects a commitment to promoting diversity in venture capital and supporting underrepresented founders, including those from the LGBTQIA+ community.3 The firm's approach has evolved to focus on diverse leadership across various aspects of the venture ecosystem, from founders to board members.1

Paul Grossinger's efforts through Gaingels have contributed to creating more inclusive opportunities in the startup and venture capital landscape.