RiverPark Ventures

RiverPark Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2006 by entrepreneurs with the goal of investing in other entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting great teams with disruptive business models across various industries, including fintech, edtech, e-commerce, software as a service, and hospitality. With over two decades of firsthand execution and investment experience, RiverPark Ventures is well-equipped to understand the challenges of building a business and aims to add value to its investments through its extensive network of relationships. As part of the RiverPark family of funds, the firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, emphasizing its commitment to fostering innovative companies.

Danny Cohen

Investor

Matt Kelly

Partner

Spencer Krug

Partner

Mitch Rubin

Founding Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer

Morty Schaja

Founding Partner and CEO

Past deals in Catering

Tablz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of three-dimensional reservation platform intended for the food and beverage industry. The company's platform allows consumers to solve the issue of not being able to pick the table or section they want and clients to monetize the dining room based on its supply and demand, by accurately pricing the value of their coveted real estate, enabling restaurants with decreased costs, optimized workflows, and improved guest experiences.

Coterie

Series A in 2022
Coterie Baby, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of eco-friendly diapers and wipes designed to enhance the experience of parenting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York City, the company focuses on creating high-performing products that prioritize both quality and sustainability. Coterie's innovative diapers are engineered to outperform competing products across various important metrics for both babies and parents, utilizing soft, fragrance-free materials for comfort. Additionally, their oversized wipes are designed to be sufficiently wet, ensuring safety and convenience for caregivers. By emphasizing these attributes, Coterie aims to provide parents with reliable and environmentally conscious options for baby care.

Sharebite

Series A in 2021
Sharebite, Inc. is a food ordering platform specifically designed for businesses, allowing employees to place pickup or delivery orders from their preferred restaurants. Founded in 2014 by Ahsen Saber, Dilip Rao, and Mohsin Memon, Sharebite operates from its headquarters in New York, New York. The platform provides a unique advantage by enabling users to support charitable causes through their orders at no extra cost, enhancing the overall dining experience while contributing to social impact.

Porter Road Butcher

Series A in 2021
Porter Road is a omnichannel whole animal butcher changing the broken food system, by working directly with farmers to offer exceptional, sustainably raised meat direct to consumer. The company was founded by James Peisker and Chris Carter.

WECO

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of a private chef and meal delivery service intended to spread joy and comfort through food. The company creates culinary delight by transforming ethically sourced ingredients from local farmers and purveyors into family-style dinners, enabling customers to have access to a good, home-cooked meal at a reasonable price.

Coterie

Seed Round in 2020
Coterie Baby, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of eco-friendly diapers and wipes designed to enhance the experience of parenting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York City, the company focuses on creating high-performing products that prioritize both quality and sustainability. Coterie's innovative diapers are engineered to outperform competing products across various important metrics for both babies and parents, utilizing soft, fragrance-free materials for comfort. Additionally, their oversized wipes are designed to be sufficiently wet, ensuring safety and convenience for caregivers. By emphasizing these attributes, Coterie aims to provide parents with reliable and environmentally conscious options for baby care.

BentoBox

Series B in 2019
BentoBox CMS Inc. develops a mobile operations platform for restaurants to automate tasks, such as updating menus and social media, promoting private events, sharing press, and selling gift cards. The company’s solution offers search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Candid

Series B in 2019
Candid Care Co. specializes in providing at-home orthodontic solutions through the delivery of customized clear aligners. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with an additional office in Columbus, Ohio, the company simplifies the orthodontic process by sending clients an impression kit to create models of their teeth. Once the models are returned, licensed orthodontists review them to develop a tailored treatment plan and fabricate the aligners. Clients can achieve their desired smile in an average of five months, all without visiting a dental office. Candid aims to make orthodontic treatment accessible and affordable, ensuring a professional oversight of the entire process, from planning to manufacturing.

Nextbite

Series A in 2018
Nextbite operates as a pioneer in the virtual restaurant sector, focusing on generating additional orders for under-utilized kitchen spaces. As part of Ordermark, it leverages an online ordering management platform that consolidates orders from various delivery services into a single dashboard and printer. This streamlining of operations allows restaurants to efficiently manage multiple online ordering services, reducing the complexity and costs associated with integrating new platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Nextbite offers a portfolio of virtual-only restaurant brands, helping restaurants boost their sales and profits by maximizing their ordering volume through innovative technology solutions.

Porter Road Butcher

Seed Round in 2018
Porter Road is a omnichannel whole animal butcher changing the broken food system, by working directly with farmers to offer exceptional, sustainably raised meat direct to consumer. The company was founded by James Peisker and Chris Carter.

By Chloe

Venture Round in 2018
by CHLOE. aims to share delicious, wholesome, plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. Their chef-driven vegan menu features locally-sourced ingredients in their most natural form to create inspired dishes, made 100% by us daily. We are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, nourishing meals made from whole ingredients that can have a positive impact on their overall mind, body and health.

Ample Hills Creamery

Series A in 2017
Ample Hills Creamery, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based ice cream company that creates a variety of hand-crafted ice creams and mix-ins, utilizing fresh, local, and all-natural ingredients such as hormone-free milk and cream from grass-fed cows. Established in 2010, the company offers its products through retail locations and online, and also provides cakes and event catering for occasions including weddings, corporate gatherings, and family reunions. Known for its quirky and decadent flavor combinations, Ample Hills Creamery emphasizes small-batch production to maintain quality. The company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in March 2020, entering a joint administration with Ample Hills Holdings, Inc.

Tovala

Series A in 2017
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.

Pilotworks

Series A in 2017
Pilotworks is a provider of culinary incubation services that supports the growth of independent food companies. It offers flexible kitchen spaces, including standard, private, and semi-private arrangements, catering to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established national companies. In addition to workspace, Pilotworks provides a range of powerful services, including community support and mentoring, alongside cooking tips and advice. This comprehensive approach enables food entrepreneurs to access the resources and guidance they need to thrive in a competitive market.

Ollie

Series A in 2017
Ollie Pets, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering fresh, human-grade dog food tailored to the specific nutritional needs of dogs. Founded in 2015, Ollie offers a range of recipes, including beef, chicken, and turkey meals, all free from by-products. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm and collaborates with a specialized veterinarian to create AAFCO-compliant meals that meet each dog's exact dietary requirements. Ollie's recipes are crafted from natural ingredients, such as sweet potato and cod liver oil, promoting better absorption and true nutritional benefits. By delivering these freshly cooked meals directly to customers' doors, Ollie aims to enhance the health and happiness of dogs nationwide.

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2017
Minibar Delivery is a service that facilitates on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. By connecting consumers with local liquor stores, it allows users to access a wide selection of alcoholic beverages quickly and conveniently. The platform operates in over 30 cities, including major urban areas such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas. Minibar Delivery provides a personalized shopping experience, enabling customers to enjoy premium products delivered directly to their doorstep.

BentoBox

Series A in 2017
BentoBox CMS Inc. develops a mobile operations platform for restaurants to automate tasks, such as updating menus and social media, promoting private events, sharing press, and selling gift cards. The company’s solution offers search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Tovala

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.

Pilotworks

Seed Round in 2016
Pilotworks is a provider of culinary incubation services that supports the growth of independent food companies. It offers flexible kitchen spaces, including standard, private, and semi-private arrangements, catering to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established national companies. In addition to workspace, Pilotworks provides a range of powerful services, including community support and mentoring, alongside cooking tips and advice. This comprehensive approach enables food entrepreneurs to access the resources and guidance they need to thrive in a competitive market.

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.

Ample Hills Creamery

Seed Round in 2015
Ample Hills Creamery, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based ice cream company that creates a variety of hand-crafted ice creams and mix-ins, utilizing fresh, local, and all-natural ingredients such as hormone-free milk and cream from grass-fed cows. Established in 2010, the company offers its products through retail locations and online, and also provides cakes and event catering for occasions including weddings, corporate gatherings, and family reunions. Known for its quirky and decadent flavor combinations, Ample Hills Creamery emphasizes small-batch production to maintain quality. The company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in March 2020, entering a joint administration with Ample Hills Holdings, Inc.

Mouth

Series A in 2015
Mouth Foods is an online platform that specializes in small-batch foods, offering a diverse selection of products such as beverages, condiments, candy, snacks, spreads, and more. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates handmade, organic, and gluten-free specialty items sourced from artisan makers across the United States. This allows customers to discover unique and distinctive gifts suitable for various occasions while supporting independent producers in growing their businesses.

Servy

Seed Round in 2015
Servy is a provider of a next-generation mystery shopping platform that enables frequent diners to conduct private evaluations of restaurants. By participating in these evaluations, users receive rewards and can contribute to charitable donations. This platform serves as a valuable tool for restaurants, allowing them to gather private feedback that helps measure performance, enhance guest satisfaction, and ultimately boost sales. Through its innovative approach, Servy aims to improve the restaurant industry by fostering a community of food enthusiasts and hospitality professionals dedicated to providing constructive insights.

Chewse

Series A in 2015
As of March 31, 2020, Chewse, Inc. was acquired by Food.ee Media Ltd.. Chewse, Inc. caters meals from local restaurants and delivers to customers in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Los Angeles, California. The company offers customized meals and services to offices and corporate clients, as well as to events and special occasions. Chewse, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Relay Delivery

Seed Round in 2015
Relay's platform connects restaurants in NYC that have delivery orders with nearby bike messengers available to pickup and fulfill those deliveries. Restaurants can now focus on what they do best - make great food - and let us handle the challenges of food delivery logistics.

Resy

Seed Round in 2014
Resy is an online reservation platform that simplifies the process of booking tables at restaurants. Catering to both diners and restaurants, Resy connects users with a diverse selection of over 5,000 establishments globally. Through its content-rich website and user-friendly mobile app, the platform allows diners to easily discover and reserve tables at their favorite restaurants without the hassle often associated with making reservations. Resy is designed with a focus on hospitality, providing users with access to restaurant ratings and reviews, which enhances their dining experience. By leveraging technology, Resy aims to redefine the future of hospitality and serve as a valuable resource for food enthusiasts.
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