Greetings from Golden Seeds

Summer is in full swing at Golden Seeds! While some organizations slow down during the summer months, Golden Seeds is as busy as ever. Entrepreneurs need support year-round, and our recent deal flow supports that. In the first six months of 2024, Golden Seeds has presented 34 companies in our national forums, formed 21 due diligence teams and invested in 6 new companies and 9 follow-on rounds. We have also welcomed over 259 companies to our complimentary Office Hours and Information Sessions for entrepreneurs. Our work of investing in and empowering women-led companies is always ongoing.

News from Our Companies

Sylvatex CEO Virginia Klausmeier named Voltas Industry Woman of the Year

Sylvatex (SVX), a battery manufacturing technology company producing lower cost and lower carbon cathode active materials for EV and ESS batteries, announced CEO Virginia Klausmeier as the first recipient of the Fastmarkets Voltas Industry Woman of the Year Award.

Concerto Biosciences receives FDA Investigational New Drug clearance

Concerto Biosciences, a biotech company, announced that the U.S. FDA has cleared its Investigational New Drug application to initiate a Phase 1, first-in-human trial of Ensemble No.2, an investigational live biotherapeutic product to treat atopic dermatitis.

Materna Medical collects $20 million in Series B2 financing

Maternal Medical has completed the first close of a $20 million Series B2 financing round led by InnovaHealth Partners and participation from other key existing investors, including Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health, Kimera Limited, Women's Venture Capital Fund, Golden Seeds, Band of Angels, and Houston Angel Network.

Golden Seeds Trend Talk - June 2024

Top Marketing Trends to Watch in 2024 - A Socialfly Presentation

Golden Seeds Trend Talks are lively discussions, hosted by industry experts, on topics of relevance to Golden Seeds members. Our most recent Trend Talk featured Socialfly's CEO and Co-Founder Courtney Spritzer (left) and VP, Client Services Kaitlyn Ryan (right) who delved into marketing trends such as paid media tactics, social SEO, content length, social listening, TikTok, and more. Watch this insightful and informative discussion using the button below and visit Socialfly's website or sign up for their newsletter to learn more.

At nearly 300 members, Golden Seeds’ angel investors, along with its funds, have invested over $180 million in early-stage women-led companies. On July 12th and September 6th, you’ll have the chance to learn how you can do the same. Join us for our Open House and learn how you can become part of our growing community of like-minded investors who are changing the landscape of angel investing.

Golden Seeds believes that knowledge is the cornerstone of successful investing. That’s why we want to share what we know about angel investing with you. Join us for an upcoming course on how to conduct due diligence, boards and governance training, or an industry sector deep dive. Four of our upcoming courses are listed below. See all of our upcoming courses.

Cap Tables & Term Sheets

July 15th, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Consumer Products Training

September 4th, 2024 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Introduction to Angel Investing

September 16th, 2024 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Due Diligence Process

September 23rd, 2024 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

First get an understanding of our investment criteria

Join an Information Session - learn more about the basics of angel funding

Attend an Office Hours - an unstructured conversation with Golden Seeds investors about your business

About Golden Seeds

For 20 years, Golden Seeds has been a leader in funding promising women-led companies. Headquartered in New York City, with active chapters in Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, New Jersey, New York, and Silicon Valley, Golden Seeds is one of the largest angel networks in the United States with nearly 300 members. In total, Golden Seeds’ members and funds have invested over $180 million in more than 250 companies.

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