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Golden Seeds

New York, New York · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Gender-diverse teams produce superior returns on equity. We fund exceptional women-led startups where women hold meaningful operating C-suite roles and own substantial equity. Research shows companies with diverse female leadership are 39% more likely to be above-average profitable, 30% more likely to outperform, and 20% more likely to improve business outcomes.

Likely not a fit for

No male-led companies, no non-U.S. companies, no real estate-heavy businesses, no nonprofits, no media productions. Do not fund therapeutics (bio/pharma excepted for diagnostics and devices). Avoid venture funds, 506(c) offerings.

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Actively deploying
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Partners & team

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Kathryn Swintek

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Madeleine Kohlberg

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Jo Ann Corkran

General PartnerCo-CEO and Managing Partner

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Loretta McCarthy

General PartnerCo-Chief Executive Officer

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Mindy Posoff

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Portfolio

AnaOnoEcommerce Marketplaces

AnaOno offers comfortable and stylish lingerie specifically designed for individuals who have undergone breast surgery, including mastectomy and reconstruction. Their product range includes bras, loungewear, and prosthetics tailored to various body types and recovery needs.

AudPopMedia Entertainment

AudPop is a global video platform connecting brands with filmmakers to create impactful stories. It was founded in 2013 to bridge the gap between brands and storytellers.

Bairitone HealthHealthcare Digital

Bairitone Health offers a platform that maps anatomy during natural sleep to identify the root causes of airway obstruction, improving treatment outcomes for sleep apnea.

BreinifyEnterprise Software

Breinify is focused on empowering non-technical, data-driven enterprise marketing teams to easily adopt and flourish with AI Powered Personalization.

Cadenza InnovationClimate Clean Energy

Cadenza Innovation specializes in innovative lithium-ion battery technology, focusing on safety, reliability, and energy density for energy storage systems across various markets.

Chromatic 3D MaterialsManufacturing Industrial

Chromatic 3D Materials specializes in advanced elastomer materials and 3D printing solutions, focusing on flexible thermoset elastomers for additive manufacturing.

Chromis TechnologiesManufacturing Industrial

Chromis Technologies specializes in custom amorphous fluoropolymers for advanced applications, including semiconductors, digital microfluidics, and additive manufacturing.

CNoteFintech Payments

CNote is a cash and fixed-income platform that helps institutions and individuals achieve competitive returns, preserve capital, and strengthen communities nationwide.

Concerto BiosciencesBiotech Life Sciences

Concerto Biosciences is focused on creating safe, effective microbial products for human health, leveraging deep ecological insights and advanced AI technologies to develop innovative solutions for skincare, chronic diseases, and nutrition.

Cooler HeadsHealthcare Digital

Cooler Heads offers an FDA-cleared scalp cooling system, Amma™, designed to help cancer patients preserve their hair during chemotherapy treatments, providing a user-friendly alternative to traditional cold caps.

CoraVie MedicalHealthcare Digital

CoraVie Medical is an early-stage medical device company revolutionizing blood pressure monitoring with a breakthrough solution for the millions living with chronic hypertension—empowering better health, earlier intervention, and reduced cardiovascular risk.

CuebricMedia Entertainment

Cuebric is building tools for a new era of storytelling, providing a creative environment without the code, cost, or complexity, paired with an agentic-driven solution that unites video tools, 3D engines, and workflow automation.

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Research briefRead more
Golden Seeds Research Document Investment Thesis Golden Seeds operates on a compelling data-driven investment thesis: gender-diverse teams produce superior returns on equity. The organization cites extensive research showing that: Companies in the top quartile for gender-diverse executive teams are 39% more likely to have above-average profitability (McKinsey & Company, 2023) Companies with women

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