Vice Ventures: A seed-stage venture capital fund investing in promising companies in stigmatized industries.
Location
New York, US
Founded
2018
Vice Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in promising companies within stigmatized industries. The firm targets early-stage startups in non-traditional verticals such as alcohol, cannabis, energy, harm-reducing nicotine, psychedelics, sex tech and wellness, skill-based betting, sports betting, MDMA, ketamine, and other emerging vices. Their typical investment rounds include both seed and Series A stages.
Notable portfolio companies include Black Buffalo, Deloce, Lucy Goods, Maude, Players' Lounge, and Qnovia. The firm was founded by Catharine Dockery, who plays a key role in decision-making. Vice Ventures distinguishes itself with an investment philosophy centered on challenging societal stigmas while pursuing superior returns. They offer unique value-add services by providing strategic support to companies operating in these unconventional sectors.
Vice Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Current Portfolio Count6
Top Investment Stages
Series A4 (66.7%)
Seed2 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Series A 67%Seed 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
