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District Ventures Capital

Venture capital

Toronto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

District Ventures Capital identifies significant growth opportunities in the food and beverage and health and wellness sectors driven by demographic trends and consumer demand for sustainable and socially responsible products. The firm targets innovative Canadian companies with demonstrated market traction in high-growth categories such as specialty foods and functional beverages, which are forecast to expand at twice the rate of overall consumer spending.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$7M
HQ
Toronto, CA
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
AUM
$100M

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website
Arlene Dickinson· Founder and General Partner

An iconic Canadian entrepreneur with 30 years leading Venture Communications, a recognized marketing and sales expert who has built successful consumer brands. She is known for her television appearances on Dragons' Den and has authored bestselling business books.

Jason Berenstein· Partner & CFO

Finance and accounting professional with nearly 25 years of experience in Canada, including tenure as CFO of a wholesale bakery company and principal roles in private equity funds focused on mid-market Canadian buyouts and growth capital. He holds an MBA from the University of Toronto.

Andrea Pember· VP, Finance

Experienced Controller with international and Canadian experience who obtained her Chartered Accountant designation at KPMG in 2013. She has held senior finance roles at private equity-backed companies and focuses on providing financial guidance to support strategic decision-making.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does District Ventures Capital invest at?
District Ventures Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is District Ventures Capital's typical check size?
District Ventures Capital typically writes checks of $7M.
What sectors does District Ventures Capital focus on?
District Ventures Capital focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is District Ventures Capital located?
District Ventures Capital is headquartered in Toronto, CA.

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