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Convivialité Ventures

Corporate VC

San Francisco · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
San Francisco, California, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
21
Unicorns
1

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 11 of 21 portfolio companies

Consumer ×7FoodTech ×5Direct to Consumer ×4Marketplaces ×4E-commerce ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2Future of Work ×1

HQs:United States×6Brazil×1France×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 10 portfolio companies
60%
solo founders
6 of 10 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×4

Investments · 21 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2023 · 12022 · 22019 · 14 dated

AF Drinksaf-drinks.comin

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

Lisa King(Founder)in

AvantStayavantstay.comin𝕏

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)inReuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJesse Suarez(Executive Officer)inJodi Kessler(Director)

BoardShawn Colo(Director)Eric Wiesen(Director)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBullpen CapitalDaft CapitalEvolution VC PartnersF-Prime Capital+6 more

Bartesianbartesian.com𝕏

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

Boissonboisson.coinApr 2022

Boisson is a curated retailer of non-alcoholic beverages, selling wines, spirits, and other drinks with under 0.5% ABV.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBrooklyn, US

Barrie Arnold(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Bodkins(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGautam Ahuja(Director)inDaniel Weinberg(Director)Michael Blank(Director)

Co-investorsBlue Scorpion Investments

Fetch Rewardsfetch.comin𝕏

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+12 more

Feverfeverup.comin𝕏

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

Ghiadrinkghia.comin

Ghia makes a non-alcoholic apéritif spirits drink designed as a modern alternative to traditional cocktails and aperitivo culture.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Mélanie(Founder + CEO)

Co-investorsCleo CapitalPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsReshapeVan Wickle Ventures

JOKRjokr.itinSep 2023

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+8 more

Liquid Deathliquiddeath.com

Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.

ConsumerFoodTech

Mike Cessario(Founder)inJon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins(Founder)in

Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder PartnersShrug Capital+3 more

Online ordering simplifiedchownow.com

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

Peerspacepeerspace.com

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

Resortpassresortpass.comin𝕏Aug 2019

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)inMichael Wolf(CEO)in

BoardSaar Gur(Director)in

Co-investorsFJ LabsK5 GlobalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Declaration PartnersMucker CapitalTamarisc Ventures

Waysiamywaysia.comSep 2022

Waysia (方圆食里) is an online grocery and Asian food delivery platform serving Chinese communities in Europe, offering fresh groceries and Asian takeout ordering.

E-commerceFoodTechMarketplaces

Co-investorsDaphniiFly.vcCathay InnovationGoodwater Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies
Q&A: Melanie Masarin of Ghia

Ghia · hannahslist.substack.com · Aug 14, 2026

Fever Raises $100 Million in Funding

Fever · siliconvalleyinvestclub.substack.com · Jun 9, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Convivialité Ventures made?
Convivialité Ventures has 21 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 68 tracked co-investors.

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