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David Golden

Investor

Partner at Revolution · Advisory Board Member at Partners for Growth · Board director at Casted · Board director at Kashable · Board director at Policy Genius

San Francisco, California

Writes $1M – $12M checks · typically $6M

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235 people in our graph share verified history with David — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris HuxholdunlockedDavid: together at Casted (2021–2024)
David: together at Casted
×4David: together at Granite Ventures
David: together at Kashable

About

David Golden co-leads Revolution Ventures and joined Revolution in 2006 as an investing partner and strategic advisor. Before Revolution he spent 18 years at JPMorgan and predecessor firm Hambrecht & Quist, later co-founding investment bank Code Advisors; he holds A.B. and J.D. degrees from Harvard.

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Board director at Casted

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Casted's investors · 4

Elevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M checksHigh AlphaIndianapolis · since 2019RevolutionWashington, D.C. · $100K – $1M checks · since 2024Tappan Hill VenturesAnn Arbor · $100K checks

Co-founders at Casted

LTLindsay Tjepkema
Lindsay TjepkemaExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Kashable

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Kashable's investors · 7

Alpaca VCNew York · $500K – $1.3M checksEJF VenturesArlington · since 2026Goldman SachsNew York · since 2026Krillion VenturesMiami · since 2015Moneta VCTel Aviv-Yafo · $500K – $1M checksRaptor GroupMiami BeachRevolutionWashington, D.C. · $100K – $1M checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Kashable

ESEinat Steklov
Einat SteklovCo-founder
RKRishi Kumar
Rishi KumarFounder

Board director at Policy Genius

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Policy Genius's investors · 11

Ansa CapitalNew York · $5M – $15M checks · since 2019Atlantic Vantage PointParis · $1M – $150M checksBaroda VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $5M checksFikaCulver City · $1M – $10M checksInnovating CapitalNew York · $10K – $3M checksKarlin VenturesLos Angeles · $250K – $2M checksMassMutual VenturesSpringfield · $500K – $5M checksNewtown PartnersCape TownNorwest Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $10M – $30M checks · since 2017RevolutionWashington, D.C. · $100K – $1M checks · since 2015Switch VenturesSan Francisco

Co-founders at Policy Genius

FDFrancois de Lame
Francois de LameDirector
JFJennifer Fitzgerald
Jennifer FitzgeraldExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. RevolutionPartnercurrent2006 — presentSan Francisco and Washington D.C.
  2. Palla FinancialBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
  3. KashableBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  4. eSUB Construction SoftwareBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
  5. PolicyGenius Inc.Board Membercurrent2015 — presentNew York City
  6. BenchPrepBoard Observercurrent2013 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  7. Partners for GrowthAdvisory Board Membercurrent2006 — present
  8. Paro.ioBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  9. CastedBoard Member2021 — 2025Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  10. Barnes & Noble EducationBoard Member2015 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. MemberSuite, Inc.Board Member2016 — 2023Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  12. AuraBoard Member2014 — 2021San Francisco
  13. SRS AcquiomBoard Member2014 — 2018Denver
  14. BlackbaudBoard Member2010 — 2017
  15. BusbudBoard Member2014 — 2017Montreal
  16. Everyday Health Inc.Board Member2009 — 2016New York City
  17. Granite VenturesAdvisory Board Member2004 — 2016
  18. VinfolioBoard Member2010 — 2016
  19. Barnes & NobleBoard Member2010 — 2015
  20. Health Evolution PartnersInvestment Committee Member, Spectrum Fund2010 — 2013San Francisco

Skills & more

Business Strategy15Investment Banking18Private Equity29Investments24Mergers & Acquisitions28Portfolio Management3Equities4Mergers10Digital Media2Leadership5Sales3Valuation7
+5 moreManagementCapital RaisingStart-upsVenture CapitalCorporate Development

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Deals · 5

AdmiinBoard seat

via Revolution · filed Mar 2018 · $5M raise

eSUBBoard seat

via Revolution · filed Dec 2016 · $5.1M raise

MemberSuiteBoard seat

via Revolution · filed Sep 2016 · $6.7M raise

Policy GeniusBoard seat

via Revolution · filed Jan 2016 · $5.9M raise

Everyday HealthBoard seat

via Revolution · filed Apr 2015 · $8M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Barnes & NobleBarnes & Noble EducationBlackbaudCastedExtend HealthKashablePallaPolicygeniusRevolution Money

Investor

Aura FinancialBusbudCastedeSUB Construction SoftwareKashableMoonshot BrandsPallaRevolution MoneyRitual

Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Revolution

Alex Shtarkman
Operating Partner at Revolution
Amira Ouji
Vice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at Revolution
Andrew Wallace
Vice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Andy Cloyd
Venture Partner, Rise of the Rest at Revolution
Anna Mason
Investor at Revolution
Ansley Erdel
Senior Policy Advisor, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Carl Leacock
Senior Associate at Revolution
Clara Sieg
Operating Partner, Revolution Ventures at Revolution

Network10

Steve CaseScout
Chairman & CEO of Revolution; co-founder of AOL
Ashley LarsonScout
Vice President at Revolution
Clint PetersonScout
Managing Partner at Peterson Venture Partners
Rick HeitzmannScout
Founder and Partner at FirstMark Capital
Ted LeonsisScout
Founder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Eric Tobias
Investor at High Alpha
Kristian Andersen
Co-founder and partner at High Alpha
Melissa Krinzman
Managing Partner at Krillion Ventures
Mike Fitzgerald
Investor at High Alpha
Scott D. Dorsey
Investor at High Alpha

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Golden?
David Golden co-leads Revolution Ventures and joined Revolution in 2006 as an investing partner and strategic advisor. Before Revolution he spent 18 years at JPMorgan and predecessor firm Hambrecht & Quist, later co-founding investment bank Code Advisors; he holds A.B. and J.D. degrees from Harvard.
Where does David Golden work?
David Golden is Partner at Revolution and Board director at Casted and Board director at Kashable and Board director at Policy Genius.
What check size does David Golden write?
David Golden typically writes checks of $1M – $12M.
What boards does David Golden sit on?
David Golden holds tracked board seats at Admiin, Barnes & Noble, Barnes & Noble Education, Blackbaud, Casted, eSUB, eSUB, Everyday Health, Everyday Health, Extend Health.
What companies has David Golden invested in?
Investments tracked here include Aura Financial, Busbud, Casted, eSUB Construction Software, Kashable, Moonshot Brands, Palla, Revolution Money, Ritual.
Where did David Golden go to school?
David Golden studied at Harvard Law School (J.D.); Harvard University (A.B., Government); The Blake School.

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