When was Branded Strategic Hospitality founded?

Branded Strategic Hospitality was founded in 2017.

Where is Branded Strategic Hospitality's headquarters located?

Branded Strategic Hospitality's headquarters is located in New York City (United States).

How big is Branded Strategic Hospitality's investment team?

Branded Strategic Hospitality has a team of 20, including 5 partners.

How many companies has Branded Strategic Hospitality invested in?

Branded Strategic Hospitality has invested in 16 companies, including Ovation & MarginEdge.

Which companies has Branded Strategic Hospitality invested in lately?

Gregorys Coffee & JUICER are the latest investments by Branded Strategic Hospitality.

What sectors does Branded Strategic Hospitality focus on for investments?

Top sectors in Branded Strategic Hospitality's portfolio are Enterprise Applications (10 investments) and Food and Agriculture Tech (10 investments).

How many exits has Branded Strategic Hospitality been involved in?

Branded Strategic Hospitality's portfolio has seen 3 acquisitions.

Branded Strategic Hospitality - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends

1. Ovation

Customer engagement platform for food business. The customer engagement and experience platform provides a solution to engage the customer using chat. It leverages machine learning algorithms to understand what improvements can be made on and off-premises. It provides intelligent insights about the individual customers based on behavioral characteristics. It also used to take customer feedback and online reviews. The feature includes the facility to respond to reviews, text marketing, online reputation management, and measurement of customer service experience. The pricing model is based on monthly usage.

Key facts about Ovation

Founded Year: 2016
Location: Provo (United States)
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $21.1M
Employee Count: 62 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Pharus, BRANDED HOSPITALITY VENTURES and 17 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 11, 2026, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. MarginEdge

Restaurant management software providing real-time data and back-office automation. It is a SaaS platform designed for restaurant people, by restaurant people, offering a holistic solution for streamlining operations. The software automates invoice processing, bill payments, cost management, inventory and ordering, recipes and menu analysis, and AP automation. It integrates with POS and accounting systems, providing real-time insights into food costs, usage, and menu profitability. The platform empowers restaurants to simplify their business, control complexity, and make informed decisions. It offers features like daily P&Ls, price change tracking, and theoretical cost analysis. It helps restaurants manage product costs from procurement to service, improving back-office efficiencies and overall financial performance. The platform supports multi-unit groups and offers resources like a blog, podcast, case studies, and a resource library.

Key facts about MarginEdge

Founded Year: 2015
Location: Arlington (United States)
Stage: Series D
Total Funding till date: $184M
Employee Count: 1,101 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Western Alliance Bank, Ten Coves Capital and 24 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 06, 2026, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Credit Fair

Platform offering solar financing solutions. It is a platform that provides rooftop solar loans for homes, businesses, and housing societies through EMI plans and online applications. It offers unsecured installment loans at the point of sale for sectors such as education, healthcare, home décor, electric vehicles, and solar installation.

Key facts about Credit Fair

Founded Year: 2018
Location: Mumbai (India)
Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Last Known Valuation: $*****
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $26.8M
Employee Count: 115 as on Aug 31, 2025
Investors: Caspian, InCred and 69 Others
Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 19, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

4. Gregorys Coffee

Coffee, food, and community: a New York City coffee experience. They are dedicated to providing amazing quality coffee, food, and service. They offer a diverse menu including coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go items, with a focus on fresh, in-house preparation and innovative offerings. They roast their own coffee beans, ensuring freshness and quality, and also provide dairy-free milk alternatives at no extra cost. They offer subscriptions, online ordering, cart, login, and a mobile app for convenient ordering and rewards. They aim to create a welcoming environment for their customers, fostering a sense of community. They are committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Key facts about Gregorys Coffee

Founded Year: 2006
Location: New York City (United States)
Stage: Seed
Employee Count: 238 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Timber Grove Ventures, Branded Strategic Hospitality and 5 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 08, 2025, $*****

5. Lavit

On-demand beverage system offering variety, convenience, and sustainable choices. This innovative system provides a refreshing and simple way to enjoy your favorite drinks. It pours beverages on-demand, consistently and efficiently. The system offers a variety of brands plus still and sparkling water to satisfy any thirst. Discover an ever-expanding variety of brands. Drink capsules are transformed into a freshly poured drink at the push of a button. Easy to install almost anywhere, providing the ultimate versatility. It is a smarter way to sip sustainably. Drink capsules use less aluminum than a can. The website offers features like account login, cart, and checkout. It promotes sustainability and offers a variety of beverage options.

Key facts about Lavit

Founded Year: 2009
Location: New York City (United States)
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $18.7M
Employee Count: 41 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Wexford Capital Partners and 2 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 03, 2026, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

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Branded Strategic Hospitality has invested in 16 companies over the last 7 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment. Its most recent first time investment was in Gregorys Coffee and most recent follow-on round was in Brizo Data.

Here are Branded Strategic Hospitality's Year-on-Year Investment Trends:

Year	No. of Investments
Year	1^st Round	Follow-on	Total
2026 (YTD)	0	0	0
2025	1	0	1
2024	1	0	1
2023	0	1	1
2022	4	1	5
2021	5	0	5
2020	2	0	2
2019	1	0	1

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Branded Strategic Hospitality has made 11 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.08M and 3 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $9.25M.

Here are Branded Strategic Hospitality's investments by stage:

Stage of entry	No. of Investments
Seed	11
Series A	3

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Branded Strategic Hospitality has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech, Vertical SaaS, Food and Agriculture and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 14 Tech companies, 13 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 9 Saas companies and at least 9 companies focusing on Software.

Here are Branded Strategic Hospitality's investments by sector:

Sector	No. of Investments
Enterprise Applications	8
Food and Agriculture Tech	8
Vertical SaaS	6
Food and Agriculture	2
Consumer	1
Others	7

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Branded Strategic Hospitality has made most investments in United States (10), followed by Canada where it has made 2 investments.

Here are Branded Strategic Hospitality's investments by geography:

Country	No. of Investments
United States	10
Canada	2
India	1

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Branded Strategic Hospitality has not made any investment in 2026 so far.

Here are the most recent investments by Branded Strategic Hospitality:

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Date	Company	Location	Round Details	Round Amount	Co-Investors
Aug 08, 2025	Gregorys Coffee	United States	Seed	6266	Craveworthy [+3]
Apr 09, 2024	JUICER	United States	Seed	4842	York IE [+9]
Apr 05, 2023	Brizo Data	Canada	Series A	6281	Framework Venture Partners ... [+1]
Sep 28, 2022	Ovation	United States	Series A	8659	York IE [+2]
Jun 28, 2022	Credit Fair	India	Seed	3901	Nueva Capital [+35]

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3 companies from Branded Strategic Hospitality's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Credit Fair in Jul 2026 by BlackSoil for $*****.

Here are Branded Strategic Hospitality's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:

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Company	Acquisition Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Credit Fair	Jul 09, 2026	Jun 28, 2022	Seed	3885
Brizo Data	May 22, 2025	May 26, 2021	Seed	7880
Yumpingo	May 07, 2025	-	-	6194

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Branded Strategic Hospitality has a team of 20 members including 5 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 3 Principals located in United States. Branded Strategic Hospitality's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.

Here is a list of top team members in Branded Strategic Hospitality:

Name	Designation	Location	Board Memberships	Contact Details
Julie Zucker	Partner	New York City	-	1 Email, 2 Phone numbers
Stephen Van Note	Partner	New York City	-	1 Email, 1 Phone number
Mark Senkpiel	Partner	Glencoe	-	1 Email, 2 Phone numbers
Matthew Lerner	Partner	New York City	-	1 Email
Mo Sloan	Partner	Louisville	-	1 Email, 2 Phone numbers
Derek Beckmann	Venture Partner	Chicago	-	1 Email
David Ciancio	Principal	New York City	-	1 Email, 2 Phone numbers
Drewe Raimi	Principal	New York City	-	1 Email, 2 Phone numbers
Carlos Alejandrino	Principal	United States	-	1 Email

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Over the past 7 years, 115 investors have co-invested in Branded Strategic Hospitality's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.

Invested before Branded Strategic Hospitality: Mountain View Capital, Steve Young and 23 others have invested in rounds before Branded Strategic Hospitality. There is 1 company where Mountain View Capital has invested before Branded Strategic Hospitality and 1 company where Steve Young has invested before Branded Strategic Hospitality.
Top Co-investors of Branded Strategic Hospitality: 55 investors entered a company along with Branded Strategic Hospitality. These include investors like Kitchen Fund (2 companies).
Invested after Branded Strategic Hospitality: A total of 35 investors have invested in Branded Strategic Hospitality's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include TIA Ventures (1 company) and Summit Capital (1 company).