Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, established in 1995. The firm specializes in making investments across various stages of company development, including seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and late-stage investments. Valor primarily focuses on sectors such as industrial products, manufacturing, infrastructure services, healthcare, food technology, retail technology, fintech, and clean energy. The firm seeks to partner with high-growth companies and entrepreneurs who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and industry transformation. Investment sizes typically range from $10 million to $75 million for new platforms, while add-on investments do not have a minimum size requirement. Valor Equity Partners primarily invests in North America and India, aiming to support companies with revenues between $30 million and $200 million. The firm prefers to take a leading role in investments, pursuing both control and non-control equity opportunities.

Will Baine

Principal of Investment Team

Jake Benedict

Vice President

Jonah Cader

Vice President

Neil Crumpton

Vice President

Quincy Darbyshire

Vice President

Julie Fisher

Managing Director

Alli Folk

Principal on the Investment Team

Chandler Foster

Vice President Operations Team

Douglas Fumagalli

Managing Director

Manuel Pantelias Garces

Principal, Operations Team

Anna Gurevich

Vice President

Joseph Haslip

Managing Director

David F. Heskett

Principal

Philippe El Khazen

Principal

Solange Levy

Vice President

Chris Murphy

Partner

Modit Ohri

Vice President

Vivek Pattipati

Partner

Bradley Sheftel

Partner

Jonathan K. Shulkin

Partner

Michael Soenen

Partner

Anni Ylagan

Principal

Past deals in Catering

Spot & Tango

Series B in 2022
Spot & Tango is a human-grade dog food manufacturer based in New York City, focused on providing high-quality health and wellness products for pets. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer brand, offering fresh, nutritious, and sustainable dog food that is accessible to a wide range of customers. Their products are crafted by a team of experienced animal nutritionists, ensuring that the food meets specific dietary needs. Spot & Tango also provides personalized meal plans tailored to a dog's weight, activity level, and lifestyle. Additionally, the company emphasizes eco-friendly practices by delivering its products in sustainable packaging, reflecting a commitment to both pet health and environmental responsibility.

Spot & Tango

Series A in 2022
Spot & Tango is a human-grade dog food manufacturer based in New York City, focused on providing high-quality health and wellness products for pets. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer brand, offering fresh, nutritious, and sustainable dog food that is accessible to a wide range of customers. Their products are crafted by a team of experienced animal nutritionists, ensuring that the food meets specific dietary needs. Spot & Tango also provides personalized meal plans tailored to a dog's weight, activity level, and lifestyle. Additionally, the company emphasizes eco-friendly practices by delivering its products in sustainable packaging, reflecting a commitment to both pet health and environmental responsibility.

chowly

Venture Round in 2021
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

Salted

Seed Round in 2021
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Á La Couch

Seed Round in 2018
á la couch is a delivery-focused restaurant group. We deliver thoughtful experiences through chef-driven food brands.

chowly

Series A in 2018
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

Rōti

Venture Round in 2018
Rōti, operating as Roti Modern Mediterranean, is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2005 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in providing customizable Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, featuring a diverse menu that includes rice bowls, salads, pitas, sandwiches, sides, sauces, and desserts. Rōti focuses on using fresh, healthy ingredients to deliver delicious Mediterranean flavors at affordable prices. In addition to its restaurant offerings, the company also provides catering services. Rōti has established locations in several states, including Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C., catering to a growing demand for convenient and nutritious dining options.

Fooda

Series C in 2017
Fooda, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services to offices. Founded in 2010, Fooda connects local, regional, and national restaurants with workplace environments, offering unique meal programs that employees look forward to each day. The company facilitates on-site dining by having top-rated restaurants serve meals in office lobbies or breakrooms, while also providing catering services for corporate meetings and events. By leveraging its platform, Fooda not only supports local restaurants but also enhances the dining experience for employees, allowing them to enjoy authentic meals at work.

Fooda

Series B in 2016
Fooda, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services to offices. Founded in 2010, Fooda connects local, regional, and national restaurants with workplace environments, offering unique meal programs that employees look forward to each day. The company facilitates on-site dining by having top-rated restaurants serve meals in office lobbies or breakrooms, while also providing catering services for corporate meetings and events. By leveraging its platform, Fooda not only supports local restaurants but also enhances the dining experience for employees, allowing them to enjoy authentic meals at work.

Tovala

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Tovala, operating under Maestro Food Co., specializes in the production and supply of a smart oven, known for its steam-based cooking technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a countertop appliance that integrates with a meal kit subscription service. This system allows users to enjoy chef-crafted meals prepared with fresh ingredients, which can be cooked effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, providing a convenient way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without extensive cooking time. Additionally, the company offers an application that provides recipes, further enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

Fooda

Series A in 2013
Fooda, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services to offices. Founded in 2010, Fooda connects local, regional, and national restaurants with workplace environments, offering unique meal programs that employees look forward to each day. The company facilitates on-site dining by having top-rated restaurants serve meals in office lobbies or breakrooms, while also providing catering services for corporate meetings and events. By leveraging its platform, Fooda not only supports local restaurants but also enhances the dining experience for employees, allowing them to enjoy authentic meals at work.
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