Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Energy |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B, Angel |
Investing | Canada |
Investment Range | €500,000 - €6,000,000 |
District Ventures Capital is a Canadian venture capital fund headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They focus on investing in innovative companies within the food, beverage, and health & wellness sectors. As an investor, they are particularly interested in early-stage consumer goods companies that are scaling up, with a minimum requirement of $1M in annual revenue. They stand out by having strong industry expertise and a hands-on approach to partnering with entrepreneurs in these niche markets. District Ventures Capital is led by a team of entrepreneurs, including Managing Partner Arlene Dickinson, offering both financial capital and a growth support ecosystem to their portfolio companies. They not only provide funding but also facilitate strategic partnerships, marketing support, and operational guidance. The firm's investment range falls between $500,000 and $6,000,000 and they are equipped to engage in Seed, Series A, and Series B financing stages, as well as Angel investments. Recognizing the opportunity that lies in the market due to demographic trends and changing consumer preferences towards sustainable and socially responsible products, the fund seeks to capitalize on a sector that is expected to double in size over the next decade, with specialty food and functional beverage categories predicted to grow even faster. They tap into a market ripe for innovation, with food and beverage holding the fastest growth in patents granted, signaling a wealth of products ready for commercialization. District Ventures Capital prides itself on its unparalleled deal flow and is poised to continue leading equity investments in promising consumer packaged goods companies throughout Canada.
We invest in early-stage consumer goods companies in the food, health and personal care space with min $1M annual revenue.