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Open House: Angel Investing Events for Prospective Members

Attend a free virtual Golden Seeds Open House to learn about angel investing, membership, and whether Golden Seeds is the right fit for you.

What is an Open House?

Golden Seeds Open Houses are free, virtual events held throughout the year for prospective members. These one-hour sessions give you the opportunity to hear from experienced Golden Seeds members about our organization, our mission, and the basics of membership. Open Houses are designed for people who are curious about angel investing and want to understand what Golden Seeds membership involves before committing to a next step.

What Happens at an Open House?

  • A one-hour virtual meeting hosted by experienced Golden Seeds members
  • A 30-minute presentation from two Golden Seeds members, providing prospective members with introductory information on Golden Seeds and Golden Seeds membership, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
  • No-pressure introduction to Golden Seeds as an organization and a chance to hear from our members about why they joined and why they stay

Who Should Attend?

Open Houses are designed for prospective members who want to meet Golden Seeds angel investors and learn about the membership experience:

  • Prospective members – those interested in becoming investors through Golden Seeds, who are curious about Golden Seeds and our mission
  • While only accredited investors can become members of Golden Seeds, these sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about membership
  • These sessions are not intended for entrepreneurs seeking funding. If you are an entrepreneur who would like to learn more about Golden Seeds and our funding process, refer to our Information Sessions and Office Hours

People Join Golden Seeds for Many Reasons:

  • Ensure that worthy women-led companies receive the funding they need and the opportunity to succeed
  • Follow and learn about emerging trends and technologies across industries
  • Expand their knowledge of angel investing
  • Collaborate with a diverse and educated network of angels
  • Utilize the extensive skills and interests developed in their professional and personal lives
  • Work directly with early-stage entrepreneurs as domain experts and advisors
  • Belief that gender-diverse companies will produce strong investment returns

Upcoming Open Houses

Open House

Connect with actual Golden Seeds angel investors and learn how you can become one to help fund high-potential, women-led businesses and create a lasting impact.

October 2
1-2pm ET
Virtual

Open House

Connect with actual Golden Seeds angel investors and learn how you can become one to help fund high-potential, women-led businesses and create a lasting impact.

November 6
1-2pm ET
Virtual

FAQs About Golden Seeds Open Houses

A Golden Seeds Open House is a free, one-hour virtual event for prospective investors who want to learn about Golden Seeds and angel investing membership. Golden Seeds members host each session, sharing their personal experience with the organization and answering questions from attendees. Open Houses are held throughout the year and are open to anyone interested in learning about membership — accredited or not. They are not pitch events and are not intended for entrepreneurs seeking funding.

Angel investing works by providing early-stage companies with capital in exchange for equity. Investors take an ownership stake in a company at an early valuation, with the expectation that the company will grow in value over time and eventually provide a return through an acquisition or IPO. At Golden Seeds, angel investing is structured through a membership model: members access vetted deal flow, participate in collaborative due diligence, and make individual investment decisions. Members may also invest through member-managed funds.

Yes, Golden Seeds Open Houses are free for all attendees. There is no registration fee and no commitment required. Attending an Open House is simply an opportunity to meet current members and learn about Golden Seeds membership. If you decide to pursue membership afterward, the next step is to attend an Investor Forum, where women-led startups pitch to Golden Seeds members, before applying.

No, you do not need to be an accredited investor to attend an Open House. Golden Seeds Open Houses are open to anyone who is curious about membership. However, to become a member of Golden Seeds and participate in investments, you must be an accredited investor as defined by the SEC. Open Houses are designed for people who are exploring whether angel investing is right for them and whether Golden Seeds is the right network. Accredited investor status is required only at the point of membership application.