DGNL Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
DGNL Ventures backs early-stage consumer companies, targeting unique brands led by distinctive founders that disrupt traditional categories and use new business models. The firm generally invests in post-revenue companies with at least $1 million in sales, established product, retail distribution, and a strong founding team, though in select cases it partners with founders from day one. It spans consumer technology (e-commerce, consumer services, influencer-based businesses), consumer goods (food and beverage, beauty and personal care, health and wellness, fashion and apparel), and consumer media (lifestyle, entertainment, social media). DGNL positions itself as an active, value-added partner leveraging its network of influencers and industry leaders to accelerate portfolio growth.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesInvestments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNew York, US
KOSAKU YADA(Director)ANDREW FITZGERALD(Director)JADEN SMITH(Director)IRA LAUFER(Executive Officer, Director)KENNETH B. HERTZ(Director)MIGUEL MELENDEZ(Director)
Board seatNir Liberboim· per SEC Form D · $7.7M raise · filed Oct 2017
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DGNL Ventures invest at?
- DGNL Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is DGNL Ventures's typical check size?
- DGNL Ventures typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does DGNL Ventures focus on?
- DGNL Ventures focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, Social, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is DGNL Ventures located?
- DGNL Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
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