Paul is a co-founder and general partner at Gaingels. He started Gaingels with David Beatty in 2014. The organization began as a group of LGBTQ+ investors backing LGBTQ+ founders and expanded into a broader network supporting diverse leadership across the venture ecosystem.
His entrepreneurial background also includes co-founding Mathison and Pervasive Group. At Gaingels, the connection between investment and practical support is explicit: the network seeks to contribute through talent, business relationships and board access as well as capital. His work is relevant to founders thinking about both financing and the community around their company.
Where Paul can help
- Venture syndication
- Inclusive investment networks
- Founder community building
- Investor value beyond capital
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Paul Grossinger.
Ventures
Gaingels
co-founder and general partner
Mathison
co-founder
Pervasive Group
co-founder
Blue Jay Syndicate
founder; subsequently part of the Gaingels family
A-Level Capital
founder, as listed in his Gaingels biography
Highlights
- Co-founded Gaingels’ investment community
- Combines company building with network-based investing
Questionsfounders ask aboutPaul Grossinger
What is Gaingels’ mission?
Its public mission connects venture investment with greater access and representation for diverse founders and leaders.
Does Paul’s background include entrepreneurship?
Yes. Gaingels’ biography identifies him as a co-founder of Mathison and Pervasive Group as well as Gaingels.
How can an investor network contribute beyond a check?
Gaingels describes contributions through business relationships, talent and board recruitment, alongside investment capital.
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