GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; total portfolio reflects checks that contribute to $200M+ deployed across 275+ companies.
Rolling submissions; no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
They have funded 275+ companies with $200 million invested over 20+ years, averaging roughly 13 companies per year.
Golden Seeds is one of the largest angel networks focused on women-led startups, with 1,150+ investors across 9 chapters — competitive, but with a broad industry scope and active deal flow.
WHAT IT TAKES
Attend an Office Hours session to gauge fit and learn criteria — 1 hour
Submit application through their entrepreneur portal — 1-3 hours
Engage with member review process and due diligence — Weeks to months
WORTH KNOWING
Golden Seeds explicitly offers Office Hours where founders can meet members and ask questions before formally applying — using this step is a practical way to calibrate your pitch before committing to the full process.
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