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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Chicago, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • FoodTech
  • Agtech
  • D2C
About
Cleveland Avenue is a privately held venture capital firm that actively invests in and develops brands across various industries, focusing on empowering business leaders and fostering innovative ideas that create significant value for consumers.
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$500K
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Investment Thesis

They are Focused on investing in food, beverage, and technology sectors, Cleveland Avenue supports companies that are innovating and disrupting traditional industries, with a particular emphasis on scalable and impactful solutions.
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Bringing extensive expertise in private equity, the fund manager has successfully led over 25 investments across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, primarily focusing on the North American market. Emphasizing an operator-first strategic style, they have achieved notable exits, including a high-profile acquisition that underscored their data-driven approach. Their commitment to thematic investments has enabled them to navigate complex markets effectively, resulting in a robust portfolio that consistently delivers strong returns. With a keen eye for growth opportunities, they prioritize early to growth-stage companies that exhibit significant potential in emerging trends.
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