DisPact Ventures
Overview
DisPact Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in impact investing in emerging consumer brands. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Merinoff, the firm focuses on connecting experienced investors and advisors with entrepreneurs and innovators who are redefining the consumer landscape through emerging retail, food & beverage, and technology brands. DisPact Ventures aims to disrupt industries by providing strategic investment, consulting, and key connections to help companies grow and thrive. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with next-generation founders, supporting them from idea to IPO and beyond. DisPact Ventures has built a diverse portfolio of companies across various sectors, including hospitality, spirits, technology, and more. Notable portfolio companies include SevenRooms, an intuitive reservation, seating, and guest management platform; Great Jones Distilling Co., a craft bourbon distillery in Manhattan; and The Lin Beach House, an 8-bedroom boutique hotel in Greenport, NY. The firm also invests in brands like Chinola Liqueur, a handcrafted passion fruit liqueur, and Coconut Cartel, a luxury lifestyle and spirits brand. DisPact Ventures' approach combines financial investment with strategic guidance, leveraging its network to provide entrepreneurs with the resources and expertise needed to succeed. The firm's leadership, under Andrew Merinoff, brings extensive experience in brand development, marketing, and the food & beverage industry. Merinoff's background includes co-founding Chinola Liqueur and working with Proximo Spirits to develop intuitive spirit branding. DisPact Ventures continues to seek out innovative companies that align with its mission to disrupt industries through impact investing.
Investment Focus
- Innovative consumer-focused products or services
- Strong growth potential
- Experienced and visionary leadership
- Alignment with DisPact Ventures' mission of impact investing
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does DisPact Ventures invest in?
DisPact Ventures invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Media, Finance and Retail, and is based in United States. DisPact Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does DisPact Ventures invest at?
DisPact Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does DisPact Ventures invest in?
DisPact Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has DisPact Ventures invested in?
DisPact Ventures's portfolio includes Multiverse, Pinata, Sesh, SipMARGS, SevenRooms, Great Jones Distilling Co., The Lin Beach House and Chinola Liqueur.
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