Steve Rabin

Gaingels is a leading venture investment syndicate in support of and representing the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in the venture capital space. Gaingels also supports its companies with a diverse talent and capital pipeline and provides an internal diverse board member recruitment advisory to help bring more diversity and representation within private boards. Gaingels invests in companies with diverse/LGBTQIA+ founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in other high-growth companies resolved on building more inclusive teams. Gaingels is an ardent supporter the Diversity Term Sheet Rider Initiative to increase access to venture funding events for non-traditional check writers, and regularly co-invests with select VC leads across a variety of sectors, from technology, to B2B, healthcare and consumer, in competitive and over-subscribed rounds from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO. For more information visit www.gaingels.com.

Gaingels is a leading venture investment syndicate in support of and representing the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in the venture capital space. Gaingels also supports its companies with a diverse talent and capital pipeline and provides an internal diverse board member recruitment advisory to help bring more diversity and representation within private boards. Gaingels invests in companies with diverse/LGBTQIA+ founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in other high-growth companies resolved on building more inclusive teams. Gaingels is an ardent supporter the Diversity Term Sheet Rider Initiative to increase access to venture funding events for non-traditional check writers, and regularly co-invests with select VC leads across a variety of sectors, from technology, to B2B, healthcare and consumer, in competitive and over-subscribed rounds from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO. For more information visit www.gaingels.com.

Equiteq is an elite boutique investment bank and trusted advisor to founders and private equity sponsors in tech‑enabled services. With emotional intelligence (EQ) at the heart of everything we do, we know that successful transactions are not merely about numbers; they are about people. We are committed to fostering genuine connections with clients and guiding them through the complexities of the investment landscape with empathy and expertise. With a global platform that leverages local intelligence from diverse markets, we deliver the best possible outcomes for clients while staying ahead of industry shifts. We are committed to using cutting‑edge tools to ensure we remain a technological leader, ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow and provide unparalleled value to clients. We also believe our strongest investment is in our people. As we grow, we are focused on attracting and retaining top talent and creating an environment where careers flourish. Equiteq, where emotional intelligence meets investment excellence.