Greetings from Golden Seeds

Happy New Year! 2024 was a milestone year for Golden Seeds, as we celebrated 20 years of investing in high-potential women-led companies. During the past two decades, our nearly 1,100 members and funds have invested over $185 million in more than 250 companies. We are eternally grateful for the wide support that Golden Seeds and our companies have received from our members, ecosystem partners, and those who have championed our message over the years. We are incredibly proud of the progress that has been achieved thus far, and we head into 2025 with a focus on continuing to drive change as we seek gender parity.

Golden Seeds in the News

Golden Seeds marks 20 years of investing in female entrepreneurs

Dallas Innovates recently spoke with Laura Baldwin, leader of Golden Seeds' Dallas chapter, about Golden Seeds' impact and work investing in and empowering women-led companies over the past two decades.

Arizona chapter of Golden Seeds grows investments in women-led startups

The Arizona chapter of Golden Seeds was recently highlighted by the Phoenix Business Journal. As Golden Seeds celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, our Arizona chapter celebrated its 5th. Since its creation, members of the Arizona chapter have invested more than $2.3 million in women-led startups. [Paywall]

Golden Seeds marks 20 years of investing in female founders

In 2024, Golden Seeds jointly hosted a celebration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) which featured New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy, NJEDA's Kathleen Coviello, and Golden Seeds co-CEO Loretta McCarthy, who shared the impressive impact these two organizations have had through supporting women entrepreneurs.

Breaking barriers in angel investing

Gwen Edwards, co-founder of our Silicon Valley chapter, penned a column for the Silicon Valley Business Journal that explores the progress women have made in the angel market and the role of Golden Seeds over the past 20 years. [Paywall]

News from Our Companies

Golden Seeds companies are constantly making progress, shaking up established industries or breaking into new ones with their innovation. Read on for recent highlights from just a few of these companies.

Otava receives $10 million contract from the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund

Otava, Inc. was recently awarded a $10 million, 4-year contract under the US Chips Act Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Program. This nondilutive funding will support the development of RF (radio frequency) chips for the next generation of 5G and future 6G mobile networks.

Zenflow announces $24 million financing round to fund FDA filing & commercial preparation

Zenflow, Inc., a medical device company developing a minimally invasive treatment for urinary obstruction caused by enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), recently announced that it has closed a $24 million Series C financing round.

Hello Alice achieves major milestone, crossing $50 million in total grants given to small business owners

Thousands of small business owners from varying backgrounds and demographics have benefitted from Hello Alice's grants, including US Veterans, which not only provided vital capital, but also mentoring, networking, and skill-building program opportunities.

Another Tomorrow CEO featured in Vogue Business

Another Tomorrow Founder and CEO Vanessa Barboni Hallik approaches fashion in the same way she approached finance in a former career: mitigate risks, meet consumers where they are and fill your cap table with people who share your purpose. Learn about how she built and scaled a sustainable fashion brand in this article. [Paywall]

At nearly 280 members, Golden Seeds’ angel investors, along with its funds, have invested over $185 million in early-stage women-led companies. On February 7th and March 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.

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.

Boards & Governance

February 10th, 2024 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Cap Tables & Term Sheets

February 13th, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Introduction to Angel Investing

March 3rd, 2024 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Consumer Products Training

March 18th, 2024 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 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 280 members. In total, Golden Seeds’ members and funds have invested over $185 million in more than 250 companies.

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