Convivialité Ventures
Corporate VCSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
As Pernod Ricard's venture arm, Convivialité Ventures aims to shape the future of socializing by partnering with and investing in startups offering innovative products, services, and experiences that enhance how people come together to socialize and entertain. The firm looks beyond its parent company's traditional wines and spirits offerings, exploring opportunities in the broader conviviality space, including hospitality and entertainment. It offers portfolio entrepreneurs access to the Pernod Ricard network, capital, expertise, and partnership opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 9 of 20 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6FoodTech ×4Direct to Consumer ×3Marketplaces ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2E-commerce ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:United States×5Brazil×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12019 · 12 dated
Free AF makes non-alcoholic cocktails using a proprietary plant-based botanical called Afterglow that mimics the warmth and bite of alcohol.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
AvantStay operates a collection of fully furnished, design-forward vacation rental homes in sought-after U.S. destinations, offering short- and long-term stays with amenities like concierge service, Wi-Fi, and smart locks.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityCulver City, US
Sean Breuner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Reuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jesse Suarez(Executive Officer)Jodi Kessler(Director)
BoardShawn Colo(Director)Eric Wiesen(Director)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBullpen CapitalDaft CapitalEvolution VC PartnersF-Prime Capital+5 more
Bartesian creates an appliance that automatically produces bar-quality cocktails at home on demand.
ConsumerHardware
Ryan Close(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsChannel 4 VenturesCleveland AvenueStanley Ventures
Retailer specializing in non-alcoholic spirits and mocktails, with web and brick-and-mortar presence.
Co-investorsBlue Scorpion Investments
Fetch operates a rewards platform that provides consumer loyalty data to brands and offers consumers points redeemable for gift cards and rewards based on shopping, dining, and gaming activities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechRetail TechMadison, US
Wes Schroll(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChris Nohl(Director)Andrew Boszhardt(Director)inFrank Azzolino(Director)Ken Harris(Director)
Co-investorsArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalFUSEG SquaredGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGreycroft+7 more
Fever operates an online platform for discovering and booking live entertainment and cultural experiences, including concerts, festivals, immersive shows, and tourism attractions.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
Ignacio Bachiller Ströhlein(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelGaldana VenturesNimble PartnersPoint72 VenturesRx3 Growth PartnersScrum Ventures+2 more
Ghia produces non-alcoholic apéritifs and amaro-style drinks aimed at non-drinkers, sober or sober-curious consumers, and mothers-to-be.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsCleo CapitalPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsReshapeVan Wickle Ventures
Marketplace enabling individuals and businesses to buy, send and pick up any product within the same city.
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalCathay InnovationDozen InvestmentsEntrée CapitalExpon CapitalGR Capital+2 more
JOKR operates an on-demand online grocery service that delivers fresh products and local brands within minutes or on a scheduled basis, offering an assortment of over 10,000 products with AI-driven personalization and inventory prediction.
E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Tyler Trerotola(Founder)inRalf Wenzel(Founder)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalBalderton CapitalG SquaredGreycroftKaszek VenturesNotable Capital+5 more
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder PartnersShrug Capital+3 more
Playa Vista, US
Eric Jaffe(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Webb(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSteven Dietz(Director)
Co-investorsAtento CapitalBonfire VenturesCatalyst InvestorsDelta-v CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesKarlin Ventures+1 more
Marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events
San Francisco, US
Eric ShoupinRaymond Chammas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Holland(Director)inGeorge Chammas(Director)
Co-investorsFull In PartnersGFR FundRedbus VenturesSeraph GroupCarthona CapitalFoundation Capital+3 more
ResortPass operates a marketplace where hotels list their amenities for day-use bookings by locals and travelers.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySanta Monica, US
Amanda Szabo(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Wolf(CEO)
Co-investorsFJ LabsK5 GlobalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Declaration PartnersMucker CapitalTamarisc Ventures
Sparkling water with Asian-inspired flavors and zero added sugar
Co-investorsAOKI LABSOutbound Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGhia · hannahslist.substack.com · Aug 14, 2026
Fever · siliconvalleyinvestclub.substack.com · Jun 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Convivialité Ventures made?
- Convivialité Ventures has 19 tracked investments.
- What stage does Convivialité Ventures invest at?
- Convivialité Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Convivialité Ventures focus on?
- Convivialité Ventures focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, Social.
- Where is Convivialité Ventures located?
- Convivialité Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Convivialité Ventures co-invest with?
- Convivialité Ventures most often shares deals with Accel, Cathay Innovation, Channel 4 Ventures, among 67 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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