Vice Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Vice Ventures is an early-stage venture fund built around the belief that strong returns can be found in superficially 'bad' or stigmatized industries that many investors avoid. It backs startups across non-traditional verticals such as alcohol, cannabis, energy, nicotine, psychedelics, sex tech and wellness, skill-based betting, sports betting, and emerging substances like MDMA and ketamine, as well as future vice categories yet to emerge. The fund focuses on high-quality brands and overlooked pockets of market opportunity, aiming to conquer stigmas while pursuing superior financial performance.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesBiotech ×1Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Lucy manufactures tobacco-free nicotine pouches in various flavors and strengths designed for consumer use.
BiotechConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLos Angeles, US
John Coogan(Founder)inSamy Hamdouche(Founder)inDavid Renteln(Founder)in
PartnerCatharine Dockery· solo GP
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 Consumer, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Vice Ventures located?
- Vice Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Vice Ventures lead rounds?
- Vice Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamE984 Vice Ventures Catharine Dockery is investing $25M in vices: weed, sextech, gambling, alcohol
This Week in Startups · Catharine Dockery
CANNABIS VICE VENTURES | CATHARINE DOCKERY [Investing in Cannabis]
Let's Be Blunt with Montel · Catharine Dockery
Vice Ventures' Catharine Dockery Isn't Afraid To Invest In The Unconventional | Forbes
Forbes · Catharine Dockery
How I Raised My First Dollar with Catharine Dockery | Vice Ventures
BAM · Catharine Dockery
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