Gingerbread Capital

Gingerbread Capital is an investment firm dedicated to closing the funding gap for women-led ventures at early and growth stages, and for emerging funds led by women and diverse teams. The firm actively seeks out exceptional women founders who are leading strong teams and developing innovative, technology-enabled ideas across a wide array of industries. Their investment strategy is focused on high-growth-potential businesses that leverage automation, AI, and data analytics to drive brand recognition, revenue, and customer satisfaction, with a clear path to scalability.

Founded in 2016 by Linnea Roberts, Gingerbread Capital is named after her mother, Ginger Conrad, who was a successful entrepreneur and publisher. Roberts launched the firm after a distinguished 30-year career on Wall Street, driven by a lifelong commitment to creating more opportunities for women in business and finance. The firm operates as a family office investment firm, providing not only capital but also crucial knowledge, networks, and expertise to help women founders and fund managers build and scale successful enterprises.

The firm's diverse portfolio includes notable investments in companies such as Nectir, an AI-driven edtech platform; HopSkipDrive, a safe rides service for kids; Pair Eyewear, offering customizable eyewear; and Incredible Health, focused on the future of nursing. Other portfolio companies span various sectors, including Alaffia Health, Supercircle, Roo, Nara Organics, WorkWhile, Fig. 1, and Goodles. Gingerbread Capital also acts as a Limited Partner in over 25 venture capital funds led by women and diverse teams, fostering a collaborative ecosystem.

The team at Gingerbread Capital is led by Founder and CEO Linnea Conrad Roberts, alongside Partners Ita Ekpoudom and Katherine Rice. The team brings a wealth of experience and a shared passion for supporting women in entrepreneurship and investment. They emphasize a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance and leveraging their networks to assist portfolio companies beyond just providing capital, aiming to be true thought partners to the founders they back.