Vice Ventures

Vice Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York that focuses on investing in early-stage startups within non-traditional sectors often considered stigmatized. The firm targets industries such as alcohol, cannabis, harm-reducing nicotine, psychedelics, sex technology, wellness, and skill-based betting, among others. By engaging with these "bad" industries, Vice Ventures aims to challenge societal perceptions while pursuing superior financial returns. The firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting innovative companies that operate in these unique markets.

Catharine Dockery

Founding Partner

12 past transactions

Qnovia

Series B in 2024
Qnovia is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing innovative drug delivery systems, focusing particularly on inhalation-based technologies. The company aims to enhance the delivery of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including nicotine, by creating advanced aerosol devices and formulations that address the limitations of traditional drug delivery methods. Qnovia's platform not only seeks to improve patient outcomes through more effective inhaled therapies but also emphasizes responsible sourcing and transparency in product information. By prioritizing innovation and patient-centric solutions, Qnovia strives to contribute positively to public health and the overall experience of medication delivery.

PlayGreen

Seed Round in 2024
PlayGreen is a sports media and gaming company.

Qnovia

Series A in 2022
Qnovia is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing innovative drug delivery systems, focusing particularly on inhalation-based technologies. The company aims to enhance the delivery of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including nicotine, by creating advanced aerosol devices and formulations that address the limitations of traditional drug delivery methods. Qnovia's platform not only seeks to improve patient outcomes through more effective inhaled therapies but also emphasizes responsible sourcing and transparency in product information. By prioritizing innovation and patient-centric solutions, Qnovia strives to contribute positively to public health and the overall experience of medication delivery.

Players' Lounge

Series A in 2022
Players' Lounge Inc., operating as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming platform that allows casual gamers to compete for cash and prizes. Founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware, it provides an online environment where users can find opponents willing to engage in friendly wagers over popular video games or participate in organized tournaments. The platform caters to the vast majority of gamers who aspire to earn money through gaming, even if only a small fraction succeed in becoming professional players. By facilitating instant e-sports competitions, Players' Lounge aims to democratize the opportunity for all gamers to monetize their skills and enjoy competitive play.

Black Buffalo

Venture Round in 2022
Black Buffalo Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in producing tobacco-free nicotine alternatives that replicate the experience of traditional smokeless tobacco products. The company has invested over 20,000 hours in research and development to create products that deliver the same taste, texture, and nicotine content as conventional chewing tobacco, without using any tobacco leaf or stem. Black Buffalo's offerings are made with food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, available in various flavors and two form factors, allowing users to enjoy the familiar experience of smokeless tobacco without the associated risks.

DELOCE

Seed Round in 2021
DELOCE is a retailer of espresso martini used to make celebrations entertaining at any time of day without any lines or mess. Its product is made with Arabica cold-pressed espresso and gluten-free vodka that enable customers to enjoy the martini with clean and all-natural ingredients. Co-founded by Sean Zoka and Keaton Moody in 2019, DELOCE is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Parade

Series A in 2021
Parade is an underwear company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in designer and eco-friendly undergarments. The company creates products using 85% recycled polyamide and carbon-neutral fabrics, ensuring that all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, which guarantees they are free from harmful chemicals. Parade's offerings include breathable and stretchable cotton liners, designed to provide all-day comfort and serve as sustainable alternatives in the innerwear market.

Maude

Seed Round in 2020
Launched in April 2018, Maude is an essentials brand focused on enhancing intimacy for all individuals through high-quality, straightforward, and inclusive products. The company offers a range of body-safe sexual wellness items, including latex condoms, paraben-free lubricants, personal massagers, vibrators, and massage candles. By collaborating with top-tier manufacturers, Maude ensures that its products are user-friendly and designed to elevate everyday intimate experiences. The brand aims to destigmatize and modernize sexual health, providing customers with essential intimacy products that prioritize safety and comfort.

Parade

Seed Round in 2020
Parade is an underwear company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in designer and eco-friendly undergarments. The company creates products using 85% recycled polyamide and carbon-neutral fabrics, ensuring that all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, which guarantees they are free from harmful chemicals. Parade's offerings include breathable and stretchable cotton liners, designed to provide all-day comfort and serve as sustainable alternatives in the innerwear market.

Lucy Goods

Series A in 2020
Lucy Goods, Inc. is a manufacturer and seller of nicotine gum and lozenges, providing alternatives to traditional tobacco products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company focuses on reducing tobacco-related harm by offering next-generation nicotine products made with pure nicotine and food-grade ingredients. Lucy Goods provides its offerings in various flavors, including fruit, mint, and cinnamon, and sells its products primarily through online channels. The company aims to deliver a cleaner and more convenient alternative to existing nicotine products on the market.

Parade

Seed Round in 2019
Parade is an underwear company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in designer and eco-friendly undergarments. The company creates products using 85% recycled polyamide and carbon-neutral fabrics, ensuring that all materials are Oeko-Tex certified, which guarantees they are free from harmful chemicals. Parade's offerings include breathable and stretchable cotton liners, designed to provide all-day comfort and serve as sustainable alternatives in the innerwear market.
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