Enlightened Hospitality Investments

Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) is the strategic investment platform within Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), dedicated to driving growth for values-aligned companies in the hospitality and technology sectors. EHI leverages the businesses and professionals of USHG to identify growth potential and investment opportunities in both internal and outside ventures.

Aaron Chan

CFO

Johnny Hagan

Senior Investment Associate

Perry Leavitt

Vice President

Mark A. Leavitt

Co-Managing Partner and Co-Founder

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 Hospitality

Five Iron Golf

Private Equity Round in 2024
Five Iron Golf, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, operates as a modern indoor golf facility catering to both professionals and sports enthusiasts. The company has transformed Manhattan's golf culture by expanding from its original Midtown location to offer a high-tech environment that includes full swing and Trackman simulators, professional instruction, a full bar, and a chef-inspired menu. Additionally, Five Iron Golf provides event space, creating an inclusive and accessible urban golf experience for its customers.

Tacombi

Venture Round in 2021
Tacombi is a food and beverage brand specializing in Mexican cuisine and culture, with a focus on providing an authentic dining experience. Established in 2010 with the opening of its first taqueria in a downtown New York garage, Tacombi has expanded its presence with neighborhood taquerias in New York, Washington, DC, and Miami. The brand is renowned for its traditional "Vista Hermosa" tortilla products, which are crafted to preserve and share the rich flavors of Mexico. In addition to tacos, Tacombi's menu features a diverse selection of items, including quesadillas, burritos, burgers, soups, salads, and a variety of beverages like cocktails and Aguas Frescas. Their Vista Hermosa products are also distributed in stores nationwide, broadening access to their authentic offerings.

Tripleseat Software

Venture Round in 2019
Tripleseat Software, LLC provides a cloud-based sales and event management solution tailored for the owners and managers of restaurants, hotels, and banquet facilities. Established in 2008 and based in Concord, Massachusetts, Tripleseat aims to simplify the traditionally manual processes associated with managing private dining, catering, and banquet events. The software addresses a significant market need, as event-related activities can contribute over 30% of revenue for hospitality venues. By offering features such as instant lead alerts, e-signatures, online payments, and synced calendars, Tripleseat streamlines the entire event management workflow, from the initial inquiry through to execution. This enables clients to enhance their event business efficiently and effectively.
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