Barbara Raho
InvestorManaging Director at Golden Seeds
New York, New York
Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1M
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Barbara Raho is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an angel investor network focused on early-stage companies founded or led by women, a position she has held since 2007. Her background includes founding involvement with Urban Outfitters in 1976 and a corporate finance career at W.R. Grace, along with board service across multiple for-profit and non-profit organizations in sectors including retail, food, and consumer goods. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from Wharton.
Experience
- Golden Seeds, LLCManaging Directorcurrent2007 — present
- Urban OutfittersBoard of Directors1976 — 1989
- WR GraceFixed Income Portfolio Manager1981 — 1983
- WR GraceCorporate Finance Analyst1978 — 1981
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Barbara Raho?
- Barbara Raho is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an angel investor network focused on early-stage companies founded or led by women, a position she has held since 2007. Her background includes founding involvement with Urban Outfitters in 1976 and a corporate finance career at W.R. Grace, along with board service across multiple for-profit and non-profit organizations in sectors including retail, food, and consumer goods. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from Wharton.
- Where does Barbara Raho work?
- Barbara Raho is Managing Director at Golden Seeds.
- What check size does Barbara Raho write?
- Barbara Raho typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
- What companies has Barbara Raho invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Tot Squad.
- Where did Barbara Raho go to school?
- Barbara Raho studied at University of Pennsylvania (BA, Religion); The Wharton School (MBA, Finance).
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Also worked at Urban Outfitters9
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Also worked at WR Grace19
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