# Paul Grossinger

> Founder of Gaingels ($900M+ AUM) | Backed 75+ Unicorns & 1,500+ Startups

Founder of Gaingels, the first investment fund focused on backing LGBTQ+ founders.

Launched as an angel group in 2015, Gaingels transformed into a venture firm in 2018 and has since deployed $900M+ into over 1,500 companies across sectors.

Portfolio includes 75+ unicorns such as Weights & Biases, Databricks, Figure AI, Remote, Worldcoin, Enable, Thirty Madison, and Shield AI.

Previously founded L&M Media and Pervasive Group, with a background as both an entrepreneur and syndicate lead.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Fundraising from angels & VCs
✔️ Building inclusive cap tables
✔️ Syndicate & SPV strategy
✔️ Early-stage investing
✔️ Structuring investment rounds
✔️ Founder-VC dynamics
✔️ Supporting underrepresented founders

Passionate about helping mission-driven founders build lasting, high-impact companies—and open to supporting you on your journey.

**Rating:** 5/5 (18 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $300.00

## Subscription Plans

- How to build a successful company — 1:1 Mentoring (Deep Dive) ($900.00/month)
- How to build a successful company — 1:1 Mentoring (Full Access)   ($300.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/PaulGrossinger)
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