District Ventures Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Alberta, Canada
Countries of investment
- Canada
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- FoodTech
- Health Tech
- Sustainable Energy
About
District Ventures Capital is a venture capital fund that focuses on providing funding to Canadian entrepreneurs in the innovative food and health sectors, led by Arlene Dickinson.
District Ventures Capital is a venture capital fund that focuses on providing funding to Canadian entrepreneurs in the innovative food and health sectors, led by Arlene Dickinson.
Investment Thesis
They invest in early stage consumer goods companies in the food, health and personal care space with min $1M annual revenue.
Manager's Experience
With a strong foundation in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully executed over 40 investments, primarily targeting early-stage companies across North America. Active in sectors such as technology, consumer products, and sustainability, they emphasize a data-driven approach to identify high-growth opportunities. The manager has achieved notable exits, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and driving value creation. Their strategic style prioritizes collaboration with entrepreneurs, ensuring a hands-on, operator-first methodology that enhances portfolio performance.
Team
Jerry Nasr
Jason Berenstein
Lucas Giacomelli
Arlene Dickinson