District Ventures Capital

www.districtventurescapital.com

District Ventures Capital invests in innovative emerging brands in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors, with particular emphasis on companies that have strong revenues, unique innovation, and significant market traction.

Check Size

$2M - $7M

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Consumer, Foodtech

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Investment Thesis

District Ventures Capital invests in the future of consumer packaged goods by identifying innovative companies in high-growth food, beverage, beauty, and health & wellness sectors. The firm recognizes that demographic trends and shifting consumer preferences toward sustainable and socially responsible products have created significant market opportunities. They focus on companies with demonstrated market traction and strong revenues, typically requiring growth capital between $2-$10 million for product rollouts, distribution expansion, and market presence development.

What Sets Them Apart

Founded and led by entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson, known for expertise in building powerful consumer brands
Only institutional venture capital firm supporting emerging consumer goods companies with limited sales and distribution
Comprehensive ecosystem support including Venturepark Labs Accelerator (6-month program) and 20,000 sq ft commercial kitchen (The Food Incubator)
Unparalleled deal flow and growth support ecosystem with access to leading experts in sales, distribution, and retail
Strategic partnerships including Nielsen for retail measurement and consumer data, Circle K for distribution access
Entrepreneur-led fund with deep marketing, sales, and communications expertise