Greetings from Golden Seeds | | |
As we kick off the New Year, we are excited to begin another season of growth, innovation, and opportunity. In 2025, we met hundreds of women-led companies that are innovating in every imaginable industry. Our members and funds invested $8.6 million in 17 new deals and 18 follow-on rounds.
2025 also marked the launch of our Chicago chapter, becoming the ninth chapter of Golden Seeds. In its first year, Chicago grew to 21 members, highlighting the incredible opportunity for growth in the region.
| | Golden Seeds companies are constantly making progress, shaking up established industries or breaking into new ones with their innovations. | | | | |
Materna Medical achieves significant reimbursement milestone for labor and delivery
Materna Medical announced the establishment of a new ICD-10-PCS procedure code for the Ellora™ Obstetrical System by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, marking a significant step toward market access and reimbursement for labor and delivery innovation.
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Avisi Technologies announces positive twelve-month clinical data of VisiPlate Aqueous Shunt
Avisi Technologies, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company advancing novel, sight-saving technologies, presented positive twelve-month clinical data on VisiPlate® Aqueous Shunt from the VITA Trial during the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
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FDA approves the Zenflow Spring Implant and Delivery System for first-line interventional therapy of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
The Zenflow Spring Implant and Delivery System is a novel, first-line interventional therapy that provides urologists and their patients with a minimally invasive option that has proven long-term durability and unique safety advantages, including no post-procedure catheterization and the ability to reverse treatment if desired.
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Golden Seeds discusses building America's largest women-focused angel network on The Diligent Observer
Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy and Angela Allen, Co-Chair of the Chicago chapter of Golden Seeds, appeared on The Diligent Observer for a conversation on the evolution of women-led angel investing and how our nine chapters - including our newest chapter in Chicago - enable national deal flow and the participation of women investors and entrepreneurs across the country.
| | At nearly 300 members, Golden Seeds’ angel investors, along with its funds, have invested $195 million in over 270 early-stage women-led companies. On February 6th and March 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. | | |
Friday, February 6th, 2026
1PM ET / 10AM PT
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Friday, March 6th, 2026
1PM ET / 10AM PT
| | 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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Boards and Governance
February 9th, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
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Cap Tables & Term Sheets
February 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
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Introduction to Angel Investing
March 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
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Consumer Products Training
March 17th, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 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 over 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, Chicago, 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 $195 million in more than 270 companies.
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