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Strategies: Angel investing as a team sport
This article, co-authored by Golden Seeds’ co-CEOs Jo Ann Corkran and Loretta McCarthy, was recently published in The Business Journals. They discuss how in angel investing, just as in sports, teamwork is often a key to success. In our 20 years of experience, we’ve become believers in approaching angel investing as a team sport. Read more here.

11/18/24

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. Read more here.

1/10/25

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. Read more here.

12/27/24

Golden Seeds Marks 20 Years of Investing in Female Entrepreneurs: ‘We Think the Returns are Better’
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. Read more here.

12/19/24

Golden Seeds marks 20 years of investing in female founders
“As Golden Seeds celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is important to recognize and celebrate the opportunities that our unique partnership between Golden Seeds and the NJEDA is creating for women-led startups and female entrepreneurs,” said New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Together, we are ensuring that female founders have the resources and support they need to thrive by leveraging a national network of angel investors and thus creating a stronger and more equitable economy.” Read more here.

10/28/24

How Golden Seeds is driving an uptick in women angel investors
Bizwomen recently talked with Stuve about the impact Golden Seeds and the Atlanta chapter have had on women-led companies and the significant role angel investing is playing in today’s business landscape. Read more here.

10/23/24

Planting the ‘Golden Seeds’ of investment and entrepreneurship
“In celebrating its 20th anniversary, Golden Seeds is taking a kind of victory lap that shows it is by no means resting on its laurels – hosting events at its eight chapters around the country… With New York as the flagship, it made sense to have an event in our area, as Golden Seeds did Sept. 10 in Larchmont, drawing 35 people from Westchester and Fairfield counties.” Read more here.

10/3/24

Planting the ‘Golden Seeds’ of investment and entrepreneurship
This article, published in the Westfair Business Journal, highlights our recent 20th-anniversary celebration in Larchmont, New York, which featured Golden Seeds members, ecosystem partners, entrepreneurs, and more. It also details Golden Seeds’ growth and influence in the angel investment industry since our founding in 2004. Read more here.

10/3/24

Forbes – Golden Seeds at 20: Empowering Women, Transforming Angel Investing
At Golden Seeds, we’ve been diligently working to change the landscape of angel investing for the past 20 years. This recent article in Forbes shines a light on Golden Seeds’ 20th Anniversary and the progress we’ve made over the past two decades. Read more here.

9/11/24