Vice Ventures
Overview
Vice Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in good companies operating in 'bad' industries, including alcohol, cannabis, energy, harm-reducing nicotine, psychedelics, sex tech and wellness, skill-based betting, sports betting, MDMA, and ketamine . The firm focuses on founders and companies challenging social stigmas around vices, championing harm-reduction products, and addressing the political discourse around these topics .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qnovia | Dec 2024 | Series B | Lead |
| Proper Wild | Jun 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Recess | Oct 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Lucy Goods, Inc. | Feb 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Players' Lounge | Jul 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Catharine Dockery
Founder And Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Vice Ventures based?
Vice Ventures is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
When was Vice Ventures founded?
Vice Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Vice Ventures have?
Vice Ventures has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Vice Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Qnovia, Proper Wild, Recess, Lucy Goods, Inc., Players' Lounge.
What was Vice Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Vice Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Proper Wild in 2026.
What sectors does Vice Ventures focus on?
Vice Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Vice Ventures focus on?
Vice Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Vice Ventures's AUM?
Vice Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.