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Goddess

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Berkeley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The Goddess Fund invests in women-led companies and funds with the belief that approximately 4% of venture capital currently reaches women-led businesses and 15% of investors are female. The fund aims to rebalance this by deploying capital toward female-led startups and funds while emphasizing intention, energy, and intuitive decision-making combined with rigorous due diligence.

Invests inSector AgnosticBerkeley

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Berkeley, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023
Tracked investments
7

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Celina Johnsonin

Startup executive and investor with over 20 years of experience growing and scaling companies. She previously held leadership roles at consumer-focused growth-stage startups and a retail company, managing revenue growth, team building, and strategic initiatives across multiple functions.

Vanessa Loderin

Former investment banker and private equity investor with an MBA from Stanford who transitioned to spiritual teaching and consciousness work. She founded the fund with a vision to democratize investing for women and has authored materials on leadership development for professional women.

Investments · 7 tracked

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FemHealth Ventures

Venture fund investing in women's health innovations and reimagining healthcare for half the population

hey freya

Accessible, evidence-backed health and wellness solutions for women

Hunter Search Capital

Niche private equity fund investing in lower middle market businesses via search funds

Joylux

Red light therapy for menopause and post-partum healing

Message

Fashion forward, unisex sandals that are like a hug for your feet

Playground

Sexual wellness products for the new generation of women

Sarah Smith Fund

Pre-seed and seed fund investing in companies in the future of work, marketplaces, fintech, and developer tools

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Goddess invest at?
Goddess invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Goddess focus on?
Goddess focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Goddess located?
Goddess is headquartered in Berkeley, US.

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