GingerBread Capital
Status
Active
Global HQ
San Mateo, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Health tech
- Fintech
- Educational tech
- Enterprise Software
- Consumer Products
- Foodtech
- Media & Entertainment
- Software & Internet
- Climate & Impact
About
GingerBread Capital, founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, invests in high-growth businesses led by women founders as well as emerging funds led by underrepresented managers. The firm offers capital, networks, and operational support to close the funding gap for women and diverse leaders, with investments spanning healthcare, consumer, enterprise, and education technology ventures across stages from seed to growth.
GingerBread Capital, founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, invests in high-growth businesses led by women founders as well as emerging funds led by underrepresented managers. The firm offers capital, networks, and operational support to close the funding gap for women and diverse leaders, with investments spanning healthcare, consumer, enterprise, and education technology ventures across stages from seed to growth.
Investment Thesis
GingerBread Capital aims to close the funding gap for women-led ventures and emerging female-led funds by investing in visionary women founders and funders of scalable, tech-driven businesses across industries. They prioritize exceptional founder quality, grit, and execution, viewing their mission as an economic opportunity that supports intersectional equity in venture capital.
Team
Ita Ekpoudom – Partner
Katherine Rice – Partner
Elizabeth Valiaveedan – Associate
Jeanie M. Barnett – Communications Director
Danielle Davis – Chief of Staff
Becky Doell – [No designation listed]
Cary Conrad – Executive in Residence
Portfolio
AllSpice
Better Sour
Care Academy
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HopSkipDrive
Incredible Health
Maven Health
Nara Organics
Pair Eyewear
Roo
Supercircle
and WorkWhile.