Fundraising FoxNew York · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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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
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What they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Biotech ×2Consumer ×2Gaming ×2Creator Economy ×1Digital Health ×1E-commerce ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 32020 · 15 dated
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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)inAlan Li(Business Development)
PartnerCatharine Dockery· solo GP
Co-investorsBailey Venture PartnersGreycroftRefactor CapitalRRE VenturesY CombinatorBoxGroup+4 more
Players' Lounge is a wagering platform where gamers play money matches, tournaments, and challenges against others for cash prizes.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMarketplacesSports TechNew York City, US
Zach Dixon(Founder)inAustin Woolridge(Founder)inDan Delaney(Founder)inDuncan Lewis(CTO)Deva Kandpal(Vice President of Product)
BoardPierre Planche(Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpCanaan PartnersComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesDorm RoomEvolution VC Partners+21 more
Qnovia develops a portable, pre-filled vibrating mesh nebulizer (RespiRx) that delivers nicotine via ultrasonic nebulization without combustion, paired with a cloud-connected AI platform (Neblit) providing real-time behavioral support for smoking cessation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesRichmond, US
Mario Danek(Founder)inBrian Quigley(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSean Fahey(Director)Brian Riano(Director)Gregg Smith(Director)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersBlue Ledge Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Black BuffaloPlayGreen
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Vice Ventures made?
- Vice Ventures has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does Vice Ventures invest at?
- Vice Ventures invests at the 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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