Golden Shovel Agency
Little Falls Β· Seed
Investment thesis
Golden Shovel Agency is an economic development strategy, marketing, and communications firm that provides services such as website development, video/VR imagery, and marketing campaigns to help communities attract investment, create jobs, and grow talent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 184 of 214 portfolio companiesGovTech Γ111Impact & Social Good Γ84PropTech Γ8Media & Entertainment Γ7Travel & Hospitality Γ7Advanced Manufacturing Γ6Energy Γ6Construction Tech Γ3
HQs:United StatesΓ178CanadaΓ1GambiaΓ1LiberiaΓ1Sierra LeoneΓ1
Investments Β· 214 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThe Acadiana Planning Commission is an economic development district serving seven parishes in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, coordinating regional projects such as watershed management and broadband.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
AdvanceCT is a nonprofit economic development organization that helps businesses, site selectors, and consultants evaluate and relocate to Connecticut by connecting them with data, sites, incentives, workforce information, and state and local partners.
Impact & Social Good
Ardmore Development Authority is the economic development organization for Ardmore, Oklahoma, promoting the city as a logistics and distribution hub between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth.
GovTechLogistics & Supply ChainArdmore, US
The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation is a public economic development organization that works to attract, support, and sustain business growth in Bastrop, Texas, near Austin.
GovTechBastrop, US
The Benton Partnership (BEP) promotes economic development and community vibrancy in Benton County, supporting people who want to build their careers, businesses, or farms in the area.
Impact & Social Good
The Berkeley County Development Authority is an economic development organization for Berkeley County, West Virginia that helps businesses relocate, expand, or start up by connecting them with local resources.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodBerkeley County, US
Beulah is a town promoting itself as a place for quality living and economic development, encouraging individuals and families to relocate there.
Sector Agnostic
The Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC is an economic development organization for the Bismarck-Mandan capital region of North Dakota, offering no-cost support to new and expanding companies.
Impact & Social GoodBismarck, US
The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is a regional economic development organization serving Monroe County, Bloomington, and Ellettsville, Indiana.
GovTechBloomington, US
Burien is a city near Seattle and SeaTac Airport promoting itself as a place to live and do business, highlighting its walkable city center with locally owned businesses, low taxes, and affordable real estate.
Burien, US
The Butler County Finance Authority is an Ohio Port Authority that helps businesses open, invest, or expand in Butler County, Ohio.
FintechGovTech
Caldwell County Economic Development Commission promotes business relocation and expansion in Caldwell County, North Carolina, offering available industrial buildings, rail-served sites, grants for renovations, and workforce recruiting and training.
Advanced ManufacturingGovTechCaldwell County, US
A regional economic development organization promoting business investment and relocation to Carlsbad, New Mexico, targeting real estate developers, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses.
Impact & Social GoodCarlsbad, US
The Carver County Community Development Agency is a public economic development and housing agency serving Carver County, Minnesota.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTech
Choose Columbus GA is the economic development organization for Columbus, Georgia, promoting the region to companies considering relocation or expansion by highlighting workforce, shovel-ready industrial sites, fast permitting, and utility resources.
GovTechColumbus, US
Missy Kendrick(President & CEO)
Official municipal government website for the City of Auburn, Washington, providing residents and visitors with information and services across departments including community development, finance, parks, police, and public works.
GovTechAuburn, US
Official municipal website for the City of Devils Lake, North Dakota, providing residents with services such as utility bill payment, building permits, job listings, and public works information.
GovTechDevils Lake, US
Eagle Pass is a Texas border town promoting itself as a location for manufacturing and international trade between the U.S. and Mexico, highlighting available manufacturing labor, fast facility development timelines, and its position as a transportation hub.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainEagle Pass, US
Business Wyoming promotes Evanston, Wyoming as a business relocation destination near the Wasatch Front, offering shovel-ready sites, low energy rates, and no corporate taxes.
GovTechEvanston, US
Official website for the City of Falls City, Nebraska, providing municipal information, project updates, and a city mobile app for residents.
GovTechFalls City, US
Long Prairie is a rural community in Central Minnesota, described as an agricultural town with small businesses, a medical campus, an industrial park, and a business incubator.
Long Prairie, US
Marion Economic Development promotes the city of Marion, Arkansas as a business location, offering site selection help, streamlined permitting, state and local incentives, and shovel-ready sites near Memphis.
GovTechMarion, US
Missouri City is a city in Texas near Houston and the Texas Medical Center, promoting itself as a location for business and residential growth.
GovTechMissouri City, US
GrowRoseville presents the city of Roseville, Minnesota, a community of about 36,000 residents in the Twin Cities metro area, highlighting its shopping, schools, parks, and local businesses.
GovTechRoseville, US
Website promoting the city of Shoreview, Minnesota as a place to live, work, and do business, highlighting its location near Minneapolis and St.
Shoreview, US
Investment and economic development site for the City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, promoting the municipality as a location for industrial and commercial business investment within the Greater Edmonton Region.
GovTechSpruce Grove, CA
A local government economic development program run by the City of Tracy's Economic Development Division to promote commercial, industrial, and office development and attract new, expanding, and existing businesses to the area.
GovTechTracy, US
The City of Westfield's Economic Development team promotes business investment, job creation, tourism, and infrastructure development in Westfield, Indiana.
GovTechWestfield, US
A regional economic development initiative promoting Wilmington, Delaware as a location for businesses to incorporate, expand, and invest.
Impact & Social GoodWilmington, US
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a regional economic development organization supporting business owners, workers, and job creators in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodClarion County, US
ClarkCounty.jobs is a regional job and career-promotion website for Clark County, Ohio, highlighting local job openings, top industries, and cost-of-commute information.
GovTech
Clinton County, Ohio's economic development organization promotes the county as a business location, highlighting its transportation corridors, the Wilmington Air Park cargo airport, and available commercial sites.
GovTechWilmington, US
The Conroe Economic Development Council is a city department in Conroe, Texas focused on business recruitment, retention, and expansion.
GovTechConroe, US
Convergent is a fundraising consulting firm serving nonprofit organizations across the United States, using an investment-driven approach that ties fundraising to mission alignment and delivered outcomes.
Impact & Social Good
Covington County Economic Development Commission promotes business relocation and investment in Covington County, Alabama, offering shovel-ready sites, financial incentives, low taxes, fast permitting, and workforce training programs.
GovTech
The Dayton Economic Development Corporation promotes Dayton, TX as a business location, highlighting logistics access via interstates, Class I rail, and proximity to the Port of Houston, and supports local companies with site expansion and workforce assistance.
GovTechDayton, US
The Denton Economic Development Partnership promotes business investment and growth in Denton, Texas, connecting companies to local resources, partners, and university collaborations.
GovTechDenton, US
DeSoto Economic Development Corporation promotes business investment and site selection in DeSoto, Texas, marketing shovel-ready sites, workforce, and a location south of Dallas to companies in logistics, retail, and life sciences.
GovTechDeSoto, US
The Danville-Boyle County Development Corporation (DBCDC), operating under the "Develop Danville" identity, is the lead economic development organization for Boyle County, Kentucky.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodDanville, US
Dickinson County's economic development organization promoting the county as a place to live, work, and invest.
GovTech
Tourism website for McMinn County in Tennessee's Overhill Region, promoting local attractions such as ice cream shops, the Hiwassee River, parks, farmers markets, and event venues.
Travel & Hospitality
A tourism promotion site for Sumter County, Florida, highlighting outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and fishing, along with wineries and dining.
Travel & Hospitality
The Dunn County Job Development Authority (JDA) is a government economic development agency for Dunn County, North Dakota, offering loan and grant programs to support business growth, workforce development, and tourism.
GovTech
The East Side Area Business Association (ESABA) is a nonprofit business association serving the diverse business community of St.
Impact & Social GoodSt. Paul, US
Economic Alliance Snohomish County is a regional economic development organization that promotes business growth, jobs, and partnerships in Snohomish County, Washington through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with local stakeholders.
Impact & Social GoodEverett, US
The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) is an economic development organization that provides support, resources, and leadership development programs (including Leadership Skagit) to businesses and community members in Skagit County, Washington.
Impact & Social Good
Elgin Economic Development Corporation promotes Elgin, Texas as a location for businesses and families, highlighting shovel-ready sites, water and power resources, and incentives in the Central Texas region near Austin.
GovTechElgin, US
Emporia Regional Development Association promotes economic development in the Emporia, Kansas region, marketing shovel-ready industrial sites, transportation access along I-35/I-335, and a local workforce pipeline to attract and grow businesses.
GovTechEmporia, US
The Greater Springfield Partnership is an economic development organization that helps companies expand or relocate to the Greater Springfield region of Ohio, connecting businesses with sites, talent, and city, county, and state resources.
Impact & Social GoodSpringfield, US
A regional promotion site for Burkesville and Cumberland County, Kentucky, highlighting the area's location, quality of life, and business and tourism advantages.
GovTechTravel & HospitalityBurkesville, US
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Golden Shovel Agency invest at?
- Golden Shovel Agency invests at the Seed stage.
- Where is Golden Shovel Agency located?
- Golden Shovel Agency is headquartered in Little Falls, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
from their channelBuilding Buy-in: A Blueprint for Engaging Residents and Stakeholders
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Winning the Capital Competition: The Strategic Playbook for OZ 2.0
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Ag Innovation as an Economic Development Driver β’ Kamal Latham, Consultant β Founder β CEO β Author
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AI Assessments for BR&E: Help Ensure Employers are Prepared
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Success in a Small Town: Proven Marketing Strategies That Drive Rural Growth
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Placemaking Through Quality of Life Enhancements β’ Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, Sherwood, AR
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