Vice Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vice Ventures targets companies in superficially stigmatized industries where market opportunity exists but traditional capital is reluctant to deploy. The fund focuses on early-stage startups in non-traditional verticals including alcohol, cannabis, energy, nicotine, psychedelics, sex tech, wellness, skill-based and sports betting, and emerging pharmaceutical sectors. The investment approach emphasizes identifying quality companies overlooked by mainstream venture capital due to industry perception rather than fundamental business merit.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteCatharine Dockery founded Vice Ventures in 2018 after working in retail M&A at Walmart's digitally native vertical brands team. She has prior experience in equity trading and high-yield credit research. She was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 member in 2020 and graduated from NYU's Gallatin School of Independent Study with a concentration in neuroscience and finance.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesBiotech ×1Consumer ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLucy manufactures tobacco-free nicotine pouches in various flavors and strengths designed for consumer use. The products are marketed for enhancing focus, boosting energy, or relaxation.
BiotechConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Vice Ventures invest at?
- Vice Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Vice Ventures focus on?
- Vice Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Vice Ventures located?
- Vice Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
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