Branded Strategic Hospitality is a tech-driven investment platform focused on the intersection of food service, technology, innovation, and capital. The firm typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with occasional pre-seed and convertible note investments. Their portfolio companies span various sectors within the hospitality industry, leveraging Branded's deep industry expertise and connections to drive growth and innovation.
Notable portfolio companies include Chowly, which has raised $21 million, and Leasecake, with $12 million raised. Key partners at Branded bring extensive experience as hospitality owners and operators, offering strategic counsel and industry insights. The firm provides unique value-add services such as advisory support and leveraging its ecosystem of hospitality venues to enhance the growth prospects of its portfolio companies.
Branded Strategic Hospitality - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments56
Current Portfolio Count33
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Seed27 (48.2%)
Convertible Note15 (26.8%)
Series A10 (17.9%)
Pre-Seed2 (3.6%)
Series Unknown2 (3.6%)
Stage Mix
Seed 48%Convertible Note 27%Series A 18%Pre-Seed 4%Series Unknown 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Branded Strategic Hospitality - Classification
- Also Known As
- Branded Strategic Hospitality LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified