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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that the New Jersey Chapter of Golden Seeds has invested more than $10 million in women-led early-stage companies since its launch in 2020 in partnership with the NJEDA.
Golden Seeds has surpassed $200 million invested in women-led companies, a significant milestone for our network and the angel investing community. Bloomberg Businessweek Daily invited our Co-CEO, Jo Ann Corkran, back to discuss this milestone and to provide an update on the early-stage market.
Golden Seeds has surpassed $200 million invested in women-led companies since our founding in 2004. The milestone represents one of the largest investment totals by any angel network this century and signals continued momentum around advancing gender parity in angel investing.
Two Golden Seeds companies, Kind Designs and BMI OrganBank, named as winners of the 2026 Villalobos Award by the Angel Capital Association (ACA). This award recognizes the most innovative ideas financed by members of the ACA across two categories: Technology/Services/Consumer and Life Sciences.
Clean tech is now one of the fast-growing sectors for angel investment. In this article in Reuters, Golden Seeds' Co-CEOs Loretta McCarthy and Jo Ann Corkran explain the trends driving this shift and spotlight some of the remarkable women founders leading scalable and complex climate innovations.
Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy and Angela Allen, Co-Chair of our Chicago chapter, appeared on The Diligent Observer to discuss the evolution of women-led angel investing and how our 9 chapters empower deal flow and nationwide engagement.
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Chicago Inno by Chicago Business Journal recently featured the creation of our ninth chapter in their article, "Golden Seeds angel network opens Chicago chapter to boost women-led startups."
Golden Seeds recently announced the opening of its ninth chapter, located in Chicago. Co-led by Managing Directors Susan Abrams, Angela Allen, and Linda Singh, the new chapter marks a deepened commitment to supporting Chicago's thriving community of women entrepreneurs.
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.
Golden Seeds Co-CEO, Jo Ann Corkran, joined Marketplace Morning Report to share an overview of angel investing this year. She spoke with Nancy Marshall-Genzer about how women entrepreneurs are navigating economic headwinds as well as what investors are looking for in startups today.
By expanding who gets funded and demystifying the fundraising process, women are reshaping early-stage investing. Forbes spoke with Loretta McCarthy, Marcia Dawood, and Marion Siboni, who shared key lessons from their experiences in the angel investment ecosystem.
At Golden Seeds, we are often asked to comment on the journey of women entrepreneurs in raising capital. We've studied the data and concluded that the progress has been substantial, but unfortunately, the data is often misleading. This Fast Company article examines and clarifies this data.
Business Insider examines the rise of women angel investors and their impact on women entrepreneurs. Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions shares her success story, and Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy offers insights on this pivotal moment for women in business.
We are proud of our work with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to support women-led businesses in New Jersey. Read the full article below to learn more about how we are working together to close the funding gap for women-led companies.
Golden Seeds Co-CEO Jo Ann Corkran was on air at Bloomberg News to discuss the angel markets. It's been a strong start to the year. At Golden Seeds, we've seen two liquidity events in January and February that returned more than 15% of all investments since the group started 20 years ago.
This Forbes article by Geri Stengel explores the challenges women still face in venture capital and the opportunities in building a more inclusive VC ecosystem. She highlights insights from leaders across the industry, including Golden Seeds Co-CEO Jo Ann Corkran.
Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy recently sat down with Women Who Build, a podcast focused on sharing insights and tips on building companies from top women in business and technology, to discuss key elements of angel investing.
Gwen Edwards, co-founder of the Silicon Valley chapter of Golden Seeds, 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.
The Arizona chapter of Golden Seeds was highlighted by the Phoenix Business Journal. As Golden Seeds celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024, 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.
This Business Journals article by Golden Seeds Co-CEOs Jo Ann Corkran and Loretta McCarthy highlights why in angel investing teamwork drives success. After 20 years, we've seen that a collaborative approach leads to stronger decisions and better outcomes for founders and investors.
New Jersey chapter of Golden Seeds featured in NJ Biz. "...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.