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Golden Seeds is continuing to celebrate our 20th anniversary! Across the country, our chapters have been gathering to celebrate the past two decades of Golden Seeds investing in and supporting women-led companies. These festive events have brought together past and present Golden Seeds members, local entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners who have all played a role in supporting our mission over these past 20 years. Read on for highlights and photos from these celebrations. | |
Celebrating 20 Years of Golden Seeds | |
Our 20th anniversary celebrations continue, with gatherings taking place across the country. These events bring together investors, Golden Seeds entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners and other supporters who have contributed to our mission and growth since our founding in 2004.
Celebrations have already taken place in Westchester, Atlanta, Silicon Valley/San Francisco, Houston, New Jersey, Boston, Phoenix, and New York City, with our Dallas chapter set to host their event in December. We have welcomed hundreds of people to these events, and have received media coverage ranging from local press to national publications.
To learn more about our mission and the impact that Golden Seeds has had over the past two decades, watch our 20th anniversary video using the link below.
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Golden Seeds at 20: Empowering Women, Transforming Angel Investors
In this feature article from Forbes, hear from Golden Seeds Co-CEOs Jo Ann Corkran and Loretta McCarthy as they discuss the transformation of the angel investment landscape over the past 20 years and the impact of the increasing participation of women as both investors and entrepreneurs.
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Marketplace Morning Report highlights Golden Seeds' impact on angel investing
This week, David Brancaccio of Marketplace Morning Report spoke with us about angel investing, the growth of women angels, and how this increasing participation is impacting women entrepreneurs.
Deb Kemper, Managing Partner at Golden Seeds Venture Fund, and Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy provided their insights on the progress women are making in the angel market.
David also spoke with Rosina Samadani, President and CEO of Oculogica, a Golden Seeds company, about her experience raising capital and working with our angel investors.
These conversations originally aired live on wnyc.org and local NPR stations across the country.
Click the images on the left to listen to the three interviews in full.
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Work Truck Solutions and Maritz partner to enhance digital performance of commercial vehicle dealerships
Work Truck Solutions and Maritz announced a strategic partnership that will empower commercial vehicle dealerships with a comprehensive Commercial Website and Marketing Assessment program.
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Alcatraz AI launches new high-performance AI facial authentication security product, Rock X
With sleek, low-configuration integration capabilities, Rock X will redefine indoor and outdoor biometric security and access control, ensuring modern, frictionless, and secure facial authentication technology, regardless of the setting.
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Terecircuits unveils new bonding material for next-gen advanced packaging
Designed for temporary bonding and debonding applications in advanced packaging, Terefilm will offer unparalleled advantages including rapid release, precise patterning, and clean decomposition without solvents.
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Marani Health secures $5 million CDC grant to fund critical maternal and child health research
The grant, which was a joint submission with Ouma Health, will fund community-engaged research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to address maternal and child health disparities in Wisconsin. The project focuses on reducing racial disparities in maternal and infant health.
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At nearly 300 members, Golden Seeds’ angel investors, along with its funds, have invested over $180 million in early-stage women-led companies. On January 10th and February 7th, 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. | |
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Friday, January 10th, 2025
1PM ET / 10AM PT
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Friday, February 7th, 2025
1PM ET / 10AM PT
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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. |
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Healthcare Sector Training (Therapeutics)
December 3rd, 2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
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Consumer Products Training
December 4th, 2024 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Introduction to Angel Investing
December 9th, 2024 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Healthcare Sector Training (Devices & Diagnostics)
December 18th, 2024 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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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 | |
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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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