
GingerBread Capital
Description
GingerBread Capital, established in 2018 by seasoned entrepreneur Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, dedicated to empowering the next generation of women founders. The firm's core mission is to address the significant funding disparities faced by women entrepreneurs, actively investing in high-growth businesses led by women. By focusing on this underserved demographic, GingerBread Capital aims not only to generate strong financial returns but also to foster a more equitable and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The firm primarily targets companies in their Seed and Series A stages, providing crucial early-stage capital. GingerBread Capital's typical initial investment ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, demonstrating a commitment to significant, impactful first checks that can help nascent companies scale. Beyond financial backing, GingerBread Capital emphasizes providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to an extensive network, leveraging Sukhinder Singh Cassidy's deep experience in the tech and business world. They also reserve capital for follow-on investments, supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent growth phases.
With a portfolio boasting over 40 companies, GingerBread Capital has quickly become a notable player in the venture landscape for women-led ventures. Their investments span various sectors, reflecting a broad interest in innovative and disruptive business models. The firm's approach is characterized by a hands-on partnership with founders, aiming to accelerate growth and build sustainable, high-impact enterprises. GingerBread Capital stands out for its clear mission-driven investment strategy, actively working to reshape the venture capital landscape by championing women entrepreneurs.
Investor Profile
GingerBread Capital has backed more than 57 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Wellness.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Seed (28%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series C (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Wellness
- Information Technology
- Education
- Saas
- Women's
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Food And Beverage
- Financial Services
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