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Corporate VCSan 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.
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Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 12 of 22 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8FoodTech ×6Direct to Consumer ×5Marketplaces ×4E-commerce ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United States×8Brazil×1France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×84+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
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Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 22019 · 14 dated
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(Founder)inReuben Doetsch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJesse Suarez(Executive Officer)inJodi Kessler(Director)in
BoardShawn Colo(Director)Eric Wiesen(Director)in
Co-investors3L CapitalAbstract VenturesAlumni VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBullpen CapitalDaft Capital+10 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
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
ChowNow provides online ordering and marketing technology for independent restaurants, including branded websites and mobile apps, a commission-free diner marketplace, email and SMS marketing, delivery options, and integrations with POS systems and third-party platforms.
Playa Vista, US
Eric Jaffe(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Webb(Founder & Chairman of the Board)
BoardSteven Dietz(Director)
Co-investorsAtento CapitalBonfire VenturesCatalyst InvestorsDelta-v CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesKarlin Ventures+4 more
Low-carbon, low-waste packaging system for premium spirits and wine with presence across 25 countries.
Co-investorsWavemaker ImpactWavemaker Partners
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
Fever operates an online platform for discovering and booking live entertainment and cultural experiences, including concerts, festivals, immersive shows, and tourism attractions.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Josep Gomez Torres(Executive Officer, Director)Ignacio Bachiller Ströhlein(Founder)inAlexandre Perez(Founder)Alexandre Pérez Casares(Founder)Francisco Hein(Founder)Ignacio Bachiller(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelG SquaredGaldana VenturesNimble PartnersPoint72 VenturesRakuten Capital+8 more
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
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.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSão Paulo, BR
Tyler Trerotola(Founder)inRalf Wenzel(Founder)inKonstantin Sorger(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalBalderton CapitalFJ LabsG SquaredGreycroftKaszek Ventures+13 more
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 VenturesCapital B Private HoldingsFeldsmith CapitalGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara Fund+9 more
Company led by CEO Jeff Cavins.
Jeff Cavins(Founder)inJennifer Young(Founder)in
Co-investorsA-Force VenturesAquiline Technology GrowthAutotech VenturesiAngelsNFXPrelude Ventures+6 more
Marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events
San Francisco, US
Eric ShoupinRaymond Chammas(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Bendett(Founder)Rony Chammas(Founder)
BoardPaul Holland(Director)inGeorge Chammas(Director)
Co-investorsCarthona CapitalFoundation CapitalFull In PartnersGFR FundGlobal BrainGV (Google Ventures)+4 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(Founder)inMichael Wolf(CEO)inTaylor Bayouth(Founder)
Co-investorsFJ LabsK5 GlobalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Declaration PartnersMucker CapitalTamarisc Ventures+1 more
Sanzo makes sparkling beverages featuring Asian fruit flavors such as calamansi, lychee, and yuzu, made with real ingredients and without added sugar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Alessandro Roco(Executive Officer, Director)Sandro Roco(Founder)Frank Zampardi(Director)Pat Robinson(Director)Takeshi Nakanishi(Director)inVanessa Dew(Director)
Co-investorsAOKI LABSCapital B Private HoldingsEast West Ventures EWVFlucas VenturesGold House VenturesHyphen Capital+8 more
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.
AtmosfyCommonGlovoMomentoWaveZola
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Convivialité Ventures made?
- Convivialité Ventures has 22 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 Capital B Private Holdings, G Squared, Accel, among 98 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamConvivialité Ventures’ Stéphane Longuet Toasts to the Intrapreneur Spirit and CVC Value-Add
Corporate Venturing Insider · Stéphane Longuet
Pernod Ricard / Convivialité Ventures — Stéphane Longuet | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Mach49 · Stéphane Longuet · vimeo.com
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