District Ventures Capital
Venture capitalCalgary · Pre-Seed–Series C · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
District Ventures Capital targets the consumer packaged goods space, focusing on innovative food & beverage and health & wellness products. The firm sees a major opportunity driven by demographic shifts and growing consumer demand for sustainable, socially responsible, and artisanal products, with specialty food and functional beverage categories forecast to outpace overall consumer spending. Led by entrepreneurs including Managing Partner Arlene Dickinson, the fund backs Canadian companies that offer an innovative product and have demonstrated significant market traction, providing deal flow and a growth-support ecosystem alongside capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathJust Vertical designs and sells indoor vertical gardens and living green walls that let consumers grow greens, herbs, and vegetables at home without soil, using built-in lighting and self-watering systems.
AgTechConsumerDirect to Consumer
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does District Ventures Capital invest at?
- District Ventures Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is District Ventures Capital's typical check size?
- District Ventures Capital typically writes checks of $2M – $7M.
- What sectors does District Ventures Capital focus on?
- District Ventures Capital focuses on Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is District Ventures Capital located?
- District Ventures Capital is headquartered in Calgary, CA.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamDMZ LIVE | Chat with Arlene Dickinson, General Partner at District Ventures Capital
DMZ · Arlene Dickinson
5 questions with Arlene Dickinson of District Ventures Capital – BNN Bloomberg
Arlene Dickinson · bnnbloomberg.ca
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