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Golden Seeds

Golden Seeds, based in New York, backs generalist startups at Seed and Series A with $100k to $250k checks, mostly following other investors, as in Canvas Construction and Alcatraz AI.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$100K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Golden Seeds

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Jo Ann CorkranCo-CEO and Managing PartnerShe previously held managing director roles at First Boston and Credit Suisse Asset Management.
Loretta McCarthyCo-CEO and Managing PartnerShe previously held executive roles at OppenheimerFunds and American Express Company.

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Writes $100K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.

Before you pitch

Does not invest inThe following categories do not meet our investment criteria: venture funds, ventures with a large real estate component, television or radio programs, film, theater or art productions, non-profit organizations and companies domiciled outside of the U.S.
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Canvas ConstructionAlcatraz AICadenza InnovationBone Health TechnologiesCooler HeadsEliseAI
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in New York347Series A investors in New York233Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Golden Seeds invest in?

Golden Seeds reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Golden Seeds invest?

Golden Seeds reports checks of $100K to $250K.

Does Golden Seeds lead rounds?

Golden Seeds mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Golden Seeds?

Jo Ann Corkran (Co-CEO and Managing Partner), Loretta McCarthy (Co-CEO and Managing Partner).

Is Golden Seeds active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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