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Citrine's 2026 Female Funder Series wrapped up on October 1 at Refraction in Tysons Corner with a conversation about what happens after you learn to evaluate a deal: how individual checks add up to a strategy.

Citrine Executive Director Dawn Myers moderated a panel of three investors with very different vantage points:

• Dahna Goldstein, Managing Partner of Halcyon Venture Partners, which invests at seed in climate, health, and equitytech. Dahna also brings the founder perspective as a two-tim…

We’re excited to spotlight our new Executive Director, Dawn, as she shares her perspective on investing, women in finance, and the importance of creating greater access to wealth-building opportunities.

In this interview, Dawn offers thoughtful insights on what it takes to build confidence as an investor and why increasing women’s participation in finance matters. Her experience and perspective bring an exciting new voice to the Citrine community—and we’re thrilled to have her leading the way.

Meet Citrine's first Investor in Residence!, Haley Bryant! Haley has invested in 60+ companies over six years—including four unicorns. She’s bringing her experience, perspective, and investor network to our community. We’re looking forward to learning, connecting, and growing together with Haley. 

Haley, so great to have you here with Citrine! As Citrine's first Investor in Residence, what are you most excited to contribute to the women in our community?

I’m excited to shine a light on the wor…

On May 28, Citrine Angels brought together a room full of investors, founders, and angel-curious women for the second session in the Female Funder Panel Series: From Interest to Investment — Evaluating Founders and Deals. Building on February’s session on demystifying angel investing, this evening - which was powered by our non-profit education-focused subsidiary Citrine Impact - moved from inspiration to instruction, offering a practical, candid look at what it actually takes to evaluate a pitc…

On February 25, Citrine Angels proudly launched the Female Funder Panel Series, powered by Citrine Impact, at Refraction in Tysons. The evening marked more than just the start of a three-part program — it signaled a step forward in expanding women’s participation as early-stage investors across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Recently featured on WTOP, this flagship series was designed to answer a critical question: What happens when more women step confidently into the role of  funder? The answer, as…

By Neal Augenstein – WTOP
Published February 12, 2026

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Getting a startup off the ground requires a great idea — and a lot of money.

Women-based companies only get a sliver of funding that men’s companies get — approximately 2% — but a new panel series about angel investing aims to help lower the barriers for women to invest in companies they believe in.

“The more women we can get writing checks, the more women will get funded,” said Stephanie Marsh…

By Nate Doughty – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal
Published October 20, 2025

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Story Highlights

• Citrine Angels launches nonprofit Citrine Impact to educate women on startup investing.

• Citrine Impact aims to address funding disparities for women-owned startups.

• The nonprofit seeks $250,000 in donations.

As trillions of dollars shift into the hands of the next generation over the next decade, one D.C.-based angel group is betting that…