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GingerBread Capital

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

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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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does GingerBread Capital frequently co-invest with?

Plum Alley
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
FirstMark
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
1843 Capital
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 3
LDR Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 4
Kapor Capital
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 5
WomensVCFund
North America, Oregon, United States, Portland
Co-Investments: 3
Rethink Impact
North America, New York, United States, White Plains
Co-Investments: 6
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 10
SteelSky Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 5
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does GingerBread Capital often collaborate with?

EP
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KL
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Wayne
Shared Deals: 1
SW
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
VJ
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
AH
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by GingerBread Capital?

AllSpice.io

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

AllSpice.io is a platform built for hardware teams, enabling engineers to manage, review, and collaborate on designs more effectively.

CollaborationSoftware
Series AJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
WorkWhile

San Francisco, California, United States

WorkWhile is an hourly labor marketplace connecting businesses with flexible workers.

EmploymentInternetVirtual Workforce
Series BJun 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Kalder

New York, New York, United States

Kalder is the platform for launching branded cards and partner rewards for brands.

AppsFinancial ServicesLoyalty ProgramsSaaS
SeedNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Grayce

San Francisco, California, United States

Grayce is a social care management platform that provides elderly care services to support and guide family caregivers.

Elder CaremHealthWellness
Series AJun 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,400,000
Midi Health

Menlo Park, California, United States

Midi Health is a virtual care clinic for women that treats depression, gynecological cancer, and period problems.

Health CareMedicalTherapeuticsWomen's
Series BApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Alaffia Health

New York, New York, United States

Alaffia Health is a healthtech company that uses machine learning to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare claims.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMachine Learning
Series AApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Bold

San Mateo, California, United States

Empowering exercise programs designed just for you, so you can chase the life you want at any age.

FitnessHealth CareWellness
Series ASep 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Gooder Foods

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Gooder Foods is a manufacturer of processed food products.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Series ASep 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Twentyeight Health

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Twentyeight Health is a women's healthcare company providing birth control, vitamins, and medical treatments.

Health CareInformation ServicesOnline PortalsWellness
SeedFeb 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,300,000
Onward

Los Angeles, California, United States

Onward is a FinTech platform designed to help co-parents manage shared expenses for their children more easily.

AppsFinTech
Series AOct 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $9,700,000