District Ventures Capital
Overview
District Ventures Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, revenue-generating companies in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors within Canada. Led by General Partner Arlene Dickinson, the firm acts as a business partner, providing marketing, programming, and commercialization support in addition to capital. The firm has raised two funds: a CAD $100 million fund in 2015 and a CAD $35 million fund in 2021.
Portfolio Companies
18
Website
districtventurescapital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Financial | Dec 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Balzac's Coffee Roasters | Jan 2017 | Buyout/LBO | Lead |
| Fody Food Co. | Nov 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Huha Wear | Nov 2025 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| Walter Craft Caesar | Mar 2019 | Series A | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is District Ventures Capital based?
District Ventures Capital is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
When was District Ventures Capital founded?
Founding year information for District Ventures Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does District Ventures Capital have?
District Ventures Capital has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in District Ventures Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Neo Financial, Balzac's Coffee Roasters, Fody Food Co., Huha Wear, Walter Craft Caesar.
What was District Ventures Capital's most recent investment shown here?
District Ventures Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Huha Wear in 2025.
What sectors does District Ventures Capital focus on?
District Ventures Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does District Ventures Capital focus on?
District Ventures Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is District Ventures Capital's AUM?
District Ventures Capital's assets under management are estimated between $73.0M and $73.0M.