Enlightened Hospitality Investments

Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) is a growth equity firm established in 2016, based in New York. It operates as the strategic investment platform of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), focusing on fostering growth for companies aligned with its values in the hospitality and technology sectors. EHI identifies investment opportunities both within USHG and in external ventures, targeting early-stage companies. The firm manages a private equity growth expansion fund that invests between $10 million and $30 million, with a focus on sectors including information technology, restaurants, hotels, and leisure. Through its affiliation with USHG, EHI leverages extensive industry expertise and networks to drive successful investments.

Aaron Chan

CFO

Johnny Hagan

Senior Investment Associate

Perry Leavitt

Vice President

Mark A. Leavitt

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Pete Mavrovitis

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Linda Meliani

Senior Investment Associate

Danny Meyer

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Danny Meyer

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Paulina Orillac

Vice President

Theo Ressler

Investment Associate

Harry Seherr-Thoss

Partner

Past deals in Restaurants

7shifts

Series C in 2022
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

Tacombi

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a food and beverage restaurant chain in the United States. The company specializes in Mexican cuisine and cocktails offering tacos, quesadillas, burritos, Aguas Frescas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts, enabling the customers to enjoy different varieties of food and drinks in one place.

7shifts

Series B in 2021
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

Tripleseat

Venture Round in 2019
Tripleseat is a cloud and mobile-based event management software designed for restaurants and venues of varying sizes, including national brands and independent locations. The platform facilitates the management and growth of event businesses by providing tools that streamline the sales and event planning processes. By enabling clients to capture leads effectively and manage guest interactions, Tripleseat enhances operational efficiency for event teams. Its software serves as a crucial link between management and clients, ensuring a seamless experience for both event organizers and attendees. The company is trusted by a diverse clientele, from emerging hospitality concepts to award-winning restaurants, to optimize their event operations.

DIG.

Venture Round in 2019
DIG operates a restaurant chain focused on providing fresh, locally sourced meals. With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, the restaurants offer organic dishes prepared from scratch using vegetables, whole grains, and naturally-raised meats. The company collaborates closely with trusted farmers and producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. Customers can enjoy healthy, expertly crafted meals at an affordable average price, with the convenience of online ordering and direct table service.

Goldbelly

Series B in 2018
Goldbelly is an online platform for specialty food makers and artisans. Goldbelly's online marketplace connects local food providers to eaters and sources iconic, regional, and local foods from all kinds of cuisines across the country with tools for ordering and doorstep delivery, allowing small businesses to reach new customers and grow their revenue.

Joe Coffee

Venture Round in 2017
Operator of a food and beverage company intended to serve roaster coffee. The company coffee is roasted in small batches in pursuit of seasonal selections out of pulley collective in Red Hook and Brooklyn, enabling consumers to experience stress-free ordering with low delivery minimums.
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