New York · Pre-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 3 of 5 portfolio companiesBiotech ×2Consumer ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Digital Health ×1E-commerce ×1FoodTech ×1Gaming ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · showing 4 of 5
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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)in
PartnerCatharine Dockery· solo GP
Co-investorsGreycroftRefactor CapitalRRE VenturesY CombinatorGreycroft Partners
Players' Lounge is a wagering platform that allows gamers to compete in head-to-head matches or tournaments for cash prizes.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMarketplacesSports TechNew York City, US
Dan Delaney(Founder)inZach Dixon(Founder)inAustin Woolridge(Founder)in
BoardPierre Planche(Director)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpCanaan PartnersComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesDorm RoomEvolution VC Partners+9 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
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Vice Ventures made?
- Vice Ventures has 5 tracked investments.
- 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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Co-investors · 2
Listen Ventures is a consumer-focused venture capital firm founded in 2010 that partners with founders to build disruptive brands amid shifts in consumer behavior.
UpHonest Capital is a Silicon Valley-based investment firm founded in 2017 that supports cross-border entrepreneurship and investment between China and the United States, and runs media, scout, and incubation programs.
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