A recognized leader in the movement
to accelerate investment in
women entrepreneurs.

Samina Farid

Managing Director
Golden Seeds, Houston

For over 20 years, an unwavering commitment to gender-diversity.

Gina Tedesco

Managing Director
Golden Seeds, New Jersey

Our entrepreneurs are innovators,
disruptors and transformers
in their industries.

Julia Hu

CEO and Co-founder
Lark Health

One of the largest and most active
angel networks in the United States.

Ulya Khan

Managing Director
Golden Seeds, Arizona

Changing the face of innovation.
We value inclusion, women leaders
and gender-diversity.

Anjali Midha

CEO and Co-founder
Diesel Labs

The early-stage investment firm with
a focus on women leaders, creating
lasting impact.

Laura Baldwin

Managing Director
Golden Seeds, Dallas

Welcome to Golden Seeds.

One of the nation's most active early-stage investment
firms, Golden Seeds is focused on the vibrant opportunities
of women-led businesses.

Nearly

290

MEMBERS

One of the largest, most active angel networks. Learn More

. Over

$190

MILLION

Golden Seeds has invested over $190 million. Learn More

Over

260

COMPANIES

Over 260 companies have received funding. Learn More

4

FUNDS

Funds bring additional capital. Learn More

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Golden Seeds Celebrates 20 Years of Investing in Women Entrepreneurs

In the video above, we reflect on the past two decades of our journey and the compelling stories of others who have joined us along the way.

In 2004, Golden Seeds mobilized to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Over these years, over 1100 investors have joined our angel network or invested in our venture funds. We have invested over $180 million in 250 companies that have gone on to raise an additional $2 billion. Our training program for investors, the Knowledge Institute, sets the standard for investor education. And our nationwide footprint, with eight chapters and members in 27 states, allows us to find promising women-led companies throughout the United States.

We are proud of Golden Seeds’ leadership in this movement and grateful to all who have participated – our investors, entrepreneurs and the entire ecosystem of early-stage investors and supporters.

When to swerve, when to pivot, and how to tell the difference

In today’s economy, many founders are facing disruptions—from shifting tariffs and grant policies to changing customer behavior. The difference between survival and failure often comes down to one thing: adaptability.

Many of us at Golden Seeds call it swerving. Swerves are the proactive, everyday adjustments founders make based on signals from customers, markets, and funding sources. Unlike dramatic pivots, swerves are about listening, learning, and adapting before challenges become crises.

In this Fast Company article, authored by Jo Ann Corkran, Co-CEO of Golden Seeds, and Deb Kemper, General Partner of Golden Seeds Ventures, we explore why swerving may matter even more than pivoting, with real examples from startups in which we have invested. The lessons we’ve learned alongside them are vital for success from both a founder and funder perspective.