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Amplyx Pharmaceuticals

http://amplyx.com/

Amplyx modifies drugs so that they get to the right place and stay for the right amount of time. This optimizes potency and decreases toxicity.

Carnegie Speech

http://www.carnegiespeech.com/

Carnegie Speech’s software enables personalized spoken-language assessment and training that maximizes improvement and minimizes training time.

Chromis Fiberoptics

http://chromisfiber.com/

Chromis' plastic optical fiber (GigaPOF) is the enabling component of the 3rd wave fiberoptics: last-100-meter multi-gigabit data streams.

Cognition Therapeutics Inc

http://www.cogrx.com/

Platform technology of unbiased functional phenotypic screens and proprietary small molecule library has discovered drugs capable of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease.

"Golden Seeds' funding has allowed the CogRx team to pursue innovative scientific approaches and discover disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's. The Golden Seeds network of expert contacts is extensive and has impacted our operations directly. On a personal and professional level I am extremely fortunate to be part of this network. Interacting with Golden Seeds members is like entering an oasis of cool, sustaining calmness, rigorous competence and extraordinary wisdom borne from groundbreaking achievement. It is the ideal environment for producing successful women entrepreneurs." -Susan Catalano

Crimson Hexagon

http://www.crimsonhexagon.com/

Crimson Hexagon is the leading provider of social media monitoring and analysis to global brands, agencies, media firms and their partners.

DRY Soda

http://drysoda.com/

DRY has successfully created a new category of carbonated soft drink, by creating an all natural, less sweet and lower calorie soda using unique flavors and well designed, award winning bottles.

Fashion Playtes

http://www.fashionplaytes.com/

Fashion Playtes is an online fashion community for tweens where girls can indulge in their love for fashion by creating garments they can actually have produced to wear.

gDiapers

http://www.gdiapers.com

gDiapers is a patented eco-friendly baby diapering solution that is good for babies, parents and the planet. No landfill required!

"Golden Seeds has been a tremendous supporter of gDiapers since their investment in the company in 2007. Golden Seeds Co-founder Peggy Wallace has served on the Board and introduced the brand to key media outlets like CNBC, the New York Times and Fortune Magazine. The annual gathering of Portfolio companies in December is a highlight for Kim and myself. There we meet other entrepreneurs in the same industry to learn from each other and share our experiences. We also get the opportunity to dine with some key industry contacts which has been invaluable. Golden Seeds has added a tremendous amount of value above and beyond the dollars invested." -Jason Graham-Nye and Kim Graham-Nye

HarQen Inc.

http://www.harqen.com/

HarQen develops smart, easy-to-use voice applications on its web-telephony platform to optimize inefficient business processes & social interactions.

Hatsize

http://www.hatsize.com

Hatsize is the leading provider of cloud-based, hands-on training and demonstration of complex technology products.

“As one of the leading providers of cloud-based training and demos for complex technical products, Hatsize is in a rapidly-growing market. Given our high Average Contract Value and Annual Recurring Revenue, we required a $2.5 million capital injection to support our planned growth. Golden Seeds is one of the very few Angel groups in North America capable of syndicating an investment of $2.5 million, because Angel investors trust Golden Seeds’ thorough due diligence. Golden Seeds brought Hatsize more than money. Hatsize benefits from the knowledge and support of the investors involved, the due diligence that ensured we thought things through, and the excellence that Golden Seeds brings to our Board. I highly recommend Golden Seeds to anyone seeking investment.” -Sue Miller

HitFix

http://www.HitFix.com

HitFix provides consumers with the best way to discover what's next in entertainment by combining exceptional editorial content with engaging technology around movies, music, television and events.

"Golden Seeds has been a valuable partner from day one. At a time when most angels and VCs were shying away from investments (Fall 2008), Golden Seeds saw an opportunity, rose to the occasion and have supported us every step of the way, from seed funding to break-even over the past three years.They are well on their way to becoming the largest and most sophisticated angel group in the United States." - Jen Sargent, CEO, HitFix

Little Passports

http://www.littlepassports.com/

Little Passports will become a loved brand known for entertaining and educating young global citizens around the world.

LoveSac

http://www.lovesac.com/

LoveSac® is a multichannel retailer of patented alternative furniture products and accessories targeting America's TV rooms.

Saladax Biomedical, Inc.

http://www.saladax.com

Saladax Biomedical, Inc. is an in vitro diagnostics company developing and commercializing products for personalized medicine, including companion diagnostics and oncology dose management assays.

TowerCare Technologies

http://www.towercare.com

TowerCare Technologies provides constituent management software as a service to the large and expanding $300 billion/year nonprofit sector.

AboutOne

http://www.aboutone.com/

AboutOne is an online family management system that auto-magically stores and manages what matters most: memories and household information.

"I am still feeling a little overwhelmed with just how fabulous Golden Seeds is, until the portfolio day I didn’t quite realize what I am part of. You are an amazing group – thank you for selecting me to be part of your incredible journey. You should remind me next time we are together to explain why I see selecting you as like selecting my husband, its really about the fact that you reduce my risk of failure." -Joanne Lang

Avaxia Biologics

http://www.avaxiabiologics.com/

Avaxia is developing oral antibody products for diseases and disease targets that can be reached through the mouth and the gastrointestinal tract.

Bespoke Global

http://www.bespokeglobal.com/

Bespoke Global is the first aggregate e-commerce website for best-in-class bespoke home furnishings - previously unavailable to the global consumer.

"For every company seeking funding, there are the early adopters; those who lead the way, probe deeper, call with encouragement, refuse to give in, see further, push harder – dare we say, optimists? We view Golden Seeds as not just investors but collaborative partners who see innovation as the edge to leading market returns. Their rigorous due diligence combined with extensive industry experience facilitate strategic thinking and a clear road map to achieving tangible milestones. Once we closed our funding round lead by Golden Seeds, we were immediately embraced by over 230+ members regardless of their location or active investment in our company. This culture of excellence and tangible support is a game changer for any female-lead start-up seeking early stage funding." -Pippa McArdle

Cognition Therapeutics Inc

http://www.cogrx.com/

Platform technology of unbiased functional phenotypic screens and proprietary small molecule library has discovered drugs capable of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease.

Cravebox

http://www.cravebox.com/

Cravebox is the ultimate product discovery service bringing Members beautiful boxes filled with fabulous finds for every part of their lives.

Crimson Hexagon

http://www.crimsonhexagon.com/

Crimson Hexagon is the leading provider of social media monitoring and analysis to global brands, agencies, media firms and their partners.

Flixmaster

http://www.flixmaster.com/

Cloud-based video editing and publishing platform enabling content creators to build videos with drag-and-drop ease.

Hatsize

http://www.hatsize.com

Hatsize is the leading provider of cloud-based, hands-on training and demonstration of complex technology products.

LARK

http://www.lark.com/

LARK helps couples sleep better, together. Our mobile apps and wearable technology together forms personal sleep aids for different lifestyles.

"Golden Seeds is an amazing community of strong women leaders who want to help entrepreneurs build extraordinary companies. So many of my mentors are Goldenseeds members- and they all bring their individual experiences to help us at LARK. Many of them have been CEOs and understand how we need to think and should grow. They are a very well run angel group and fund that really knows how to catalyze their community effectively, so that entrepreneurs can focus on the company." -Julia Hu, CEO, LARK

Little Pim

https://www.littlepim.com/

Little Pim is a foreign language learning series for kids, babies & children.

Open Road Integrated Media

http://openroadmedia.com/

Open Road Media is a digital media content company focused on the publishing and online marketing of ebooks through a proprietary marketing platform.

Playrific

www.playrific.com/

Playrific focuses on providing children with a safe way to independently explore & enjoy web-based videos, games & books.

Plum Perfect / Color p.i.

http://plumperfect.com/home

Plum Perfect’s technology enables shoppers to use a photo of themselves and instantly locate their best makeup colors at the local store or online.

Promojam

http://www.promojam.com/

Promojam is a multi-media application that enables you to tell your audience about products, services, promotions, or special events, while allowing your them to participate in the experience of sharing the content with friends across multiple social networks.

RuMe

http://www.RuMeBags.com

RuMe, Inc. designs and distributes fair trade made reusable products built on the core tenants of multi-functionality, durability, value and fashion.

Style for Hire

http://styleforhire.com/

Style for Hire is a platform for 'curated' personal (wardrobe) stylists around the country, fronted by Stacy London, from "What not to Wear".

"Our Golden Seeds team has been such a pleasure to work with! Professional and competent, they've also been incredibly supportive of the company, and effective proselytizers for us from Day 1. They grasped our market and the opportunity more quickly than other investors, and followed it up with a clear funding process, a rigorous due diligence, and well-considered advice from a broad range of perspectives. Their reputation clearly precedes them; I had no trouble raising additional cash to complete my round once they signed on. For any female-led startup seeking a partner, Golden Seeds should be a critical stop on the funding trail." -Cindy McLaughlin

TextureMedia Inc.

http://www.texturemediainc.com

TextureMedia is the social media company empowering, embracing and connecting the world of curls, kinks and waves.

"The Golden Seeds team has been a great addition to our existing investor group, providing a network of experience and connections in areas where companies can always use more help. They certainly add tremendous value beyond dollars -- offering mentoring programs, panels and a multitude of members who embrace their entrepreneurs' opportunities and challenges." -Crista Bailey, CEO

Avaxia Biologics

http://www.avaxiabiologics.com/

Avaxia is developing oral antibody products for diseases and disease targets that can be reached through the mouth and the gastrointestinal tract.

Consensus Point

http://www.consensuspoint.com/

Consensus Point is the leading provider of enterprise prediction markets serving corporations and government.

Dancing Deer

http://www.dancingdeer.com/

Dancing deer makes cookies, cakes, & brownies and also co-pack a line of mixes – today it is one of the most admired brands in the natural/gourmet baked goods market.

DxUpClose

http://www.dxupclose.com/

DxUpClose, Inc. is young company developing a point-of-care bacterial diagnostic that will perform an antibiotic sensitivity test in sixty minutes.

“Golden Seeds bring so many things to the table – foremost is their ability to bring their entire membership, mostly high-powered women with some men, to bare on an issue and provide expertise not usually available to a startup. This helps create very informed strategy, facilitates contact with pivotal customers and vendors, and overall increases the success rate for any company in which they invest. This benefit began from the moment they started due diligence with DxUpClose. We are proud to be listed among the Golden Seeds investments.” - Cyndi Nickel, CEO DxUpClose

EpiEp

EpiEp is a novel epicardial access system for the minimally invasive treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Flixmaster

http://www.flixmaster.com/

Cloud-based video editing and publishing platform enabling content creators to build videos with drag-and-drop ease.

Gracious Eloise

http://www.graciouseloise.com

Gracious Eloise is a Software-as-Service Company that allows businesses and individuals to build strong relationships in a track-able, scalable and efficient way.

MicroEnergy Credits

http://microenergycredits.com/

MEC aggregates carbon credits from developing country clients who use clean energy systems, and monetizes these through the CO2 cap & trade markets.

Modumetal

http://www.modumetal.com

Modumetal™ is a revolutionary nanolaminated alloy that is stronger and lighter than steel and will replace conventional metals and composites in many applications.

NovaTract

http://www.novatract.com/

NovaTract is a venture-backed start-up company founded to develop new, innovative laparoscopic medical devices for minimally invasive surgery.

Plum Perfect / Color p.i.

http://plumperfect.com/home

Plum Perfect’s technology enables shoppers to use a photo of themselves and instantly locate their best makeup colors at the local store or online.

Redpath Integrated Pathology

http://www.redpathip.com/

RedPath is a genomics-based cancer diagnostic company that provides comprehensive molecular analysis to resolve challenging diagnostic dilemmas.

RenovoRx

http://www.renovorx.com/

RenovoRx delivers diagnostic and therapeutic fluids directly to the pancreas without perfusion overlap to other organs.

Source4Style

http://www.source4style.com/

Source4Style is the premier destination to search and source sustainable style from across the globe online.

sweetriot

http://www.sweetriot.com/

sweetriot is reinventing the candy world with its healthy, whimsical, natural, innovative, socially responsible products sold through the Internet and wholesale channels.

"Golden Seeds fills a real and an important need in the marketplace - to fund more women-owned and led enterprises!" -Sarah Endline

The Alberleen Group

http://alberleen.com/

The Alberleen Group is a seeding platform for investment banking teams offering select teams working capital and assistance in deal origination, execution and capital sourcing as well as infrastructure and compliance.

"As an early member and investor in Golden Seeds portfolio companies, I saw first-hand the challenges facing female entrepreneurs. When I launched my company, The Alberleen Group, I turned to Golden Seeds who provided support, encouragement and was among our founding investors. For women starting businesses, Golden Seeds should be your first call." -Jolyne Caruso

TikaTok

http://www.tikatok.com/

TikaTok is a Web community empowering any child (5-12) to write, read, and publish books. TikaTok was sold to Barnes & Noble in 2009.

Triptrotting

https://www.triptrotting.com/

Triptrotting is a global community of world travelers and local hosts, who are matched together based on compatibility.

Trusted Hands

http://www.trustedhandsnetwork.com/

Trusted Hands provides recommendations of carefully pre-screened home care solutions for people needing in-home assistance.

Starfarm Productions

Star Farm Productions is an independent entertainment company that designs, creates, and develops children's entertainment properties simultaneously in multiple media.

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