Cleveland Avenue is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in innovative restaurant, food, and beverage concepts and technologies. The firm provides capital, strategic direction, and operational support to emerging brands with high growth potential.

Cleveland Avenue

•	Founded by Don and Liz Thompson, Cleveland Avenue (CA) is a privately-held venture capital firm that invests in, builds and extends brands across a range of companies, industries and locations. Our diverse team includes specialists that drive growth at all stages, from launching new concepts to auditing and reporting on mature ones. CA invests in talented, promising ventures like Beyond Meat, Footprint, Farmer’s Fridge, Ayo Foods, and more. We're also the parent company of Taste 222, an intimate, upscale yet comfortable restaurant located at our headquarters in Chicago. Learn more at clevelandavenue.com.

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Join #ClevelandAvenue's Jason Mercer for a #BlackHistoryMonth celebration with Britney Robbins, a CA veteran and founder of The Gray Matter Experience, and a lineup of VCs, innovators, and change-makers offering practical advice through a series of TED-style talk. 

Jason is a Principal at Cleveland Avenue and a Board Member of Naturally Chicago. He will be speaking on his "why" in the venture capital world, along with the changing VC landscape. He has gone from rookie to veteran and will be sharing his journey of how he got here and where he is going. 

➡️ Register for this event of inspiration and empower the next generation of investors and startup founders: https://lnkd.in/ewVKHkku

#CAPortfolio #CASTUS #VentureCapital #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #Investment

Don't Miss the Windy City Open Squash Championships in Chicago this week! The world's top squash players have descended on Chicago to compete in the historic Windy City Open, now celebrating 40 years. You have a rare chance to see these incredible athletes up close in the iconic Cathedral Hall at the University Club. 

Matches run through February 28th. Catch non-stop action in the quarterfinals and semifinals before champions are crowned Wednesday night. With squash making its Olympic debut in 2028, see the stars of tomorrow today!

Tickets are affordably priced, which makes it a perfect activity for date night or a family outing.  Come witness why squash is one of the fastest racket sports in the world.

Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/gnS-TrMy

#ClevelandAve #WindyCityOpen #SquashChicago

🍺 Cheers to #ClevelandAvenue's portfolio company Sustainable Beverage Technologies for being mentioned as one of the "10 Exemplary Startups" in Foodbytes by Rabobank Logistics from Field to Plate Report. 

They were mentioned for solving beer supply chain challenges by removing water and alcohol and shipping the condensed beer through the supply chain without kegs. They then reconstitute the beer at the time of dispense, reducing the footprint of shipping water and delivering mass customization at the point of purchase.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3us8x7k

#CAPortfolio #Logistics #SustainableBeverageTechnologies #Sustainability

Edible Northwest Florida magazine shines a spotlight on #ClevelandAvenue portfolio company, Bear Robotics Servi Plus, in a compelling feature showcasing its partnership with the Blue Bamboo Restaurant. The article delves into how robots are becoming an integral part of addressing labor challenges in the restaurant industry, with a focus on the innovative solutions offered by Bear Robotics Servi Plus. Through this feature, Bear Robotics Servi Plus takes center stage in illustrating the positive impact of automation in the culinary world. Read more at https://lnkd.in/etRAzaaa

#CAPortfolio #BearRobotics #Robotics #Robot

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