Branded Hospitality

Branded Hospitality is a New York-based platform that drives growth and transformation in the food service and hospitality industries through three integrated lines: venture investments, solutions, and media. With more than 25 years of industry experience, it connects emerging brands, cutting-edge technologies, and capital to accelerate success. Its venture investments back innovative technologies and scalable concepts reshaping hospitality, providing capital and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. In its solutions business, Branded Hospitality develops tailored programs with corporate partners to improve operational efficiency, broaden brand visibility, and open new markets, including influencer marketing, digital storytelling, and B2B partnerships. As a media company, it creates and distributes content through channels such as its award-winning podcast The Hospitality Hangout, reaching decision-makers and industry leaders to foster dialogue and share insights. The firm emphasizes practical support and strategic guidance to portfolio companies and partners to drive growth and industry-wide change.

David Ciancio

Hospitality Partner

Gregory Essner

CFO

Jimmy Frischling

Founder / Managing Partner

James Frischling

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Matthew Lerner

COO and Partner

Past deals in Maine

Minnow

Seed Round in 2021
Minnow Technologies, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, specializes in designing and manufacturing Internet-connected food pickup kiosks, branded as Minnow pods. These pods ensure secure and contact-free food pickup, enhancing safety and convenience for customers and operators alike. Minnow's accompanying software notifies customers of order readiness and provides passcodes for delivery. The company's solution can be integrated with existing point-of-sale, online ordering, and delivery platforms, offering versatility and ease of use.

Minnow

Seed Round in 2021
Minnow Technologies, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, specializes in designing and manufacturing Internet-connected food pickup kiosks, branded as Minnow pods. These pods ensure secure and contact-free food pickup, enhancing safety and convenience for customers and operators alike. Minnow's accompanying software notifies customers of order readiness and provides passcodes for delivery. The company's solution can be integrated with existing point-of-sale, online ordering, and delivery platforms, offering versatility and ease of use.
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