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Barbara Raho

Investor

Managing Director at Golden Seeds

New York, New York

Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1M

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About

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

  1. Golden Seeds, LLCManaging Directorcurrent2007 — present
  2. Urban OutfittersBoard of Directors1976 — 1989
  3. WR GraceFixed Income Portfolio Manager1981 — 1983
  4. WR GraceCorporate Finance Analyst1978 — 1981

Skills & more

angel investing3private investing1advising entrepreneurs1due diligenceevaluating investmentsRetail7Due Diligence14Investments43Entrepreneurship56Financial Modeling3Management Consulting3Start-ups21
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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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