EMERGING
Overview
EMERGING is a growth equity and growth capital fund based in Chicago, Illinois, that focuses on investing in restaurant-entertainment concepts and restaurant technology (ResTech). The firm leverages its large food and beverage network to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
emerging.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botrista, Inc. | Jul 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Poolhouse | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Serve AI | Oct 2025 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Flight Club | Sep 2018 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Batbox | Aug 2025 | Series A Extension | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is EMERGING based?
EMERGING is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was EMERGING founded?
Founding year information for EMERGING is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does EMERGING have?
EMERGING has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in EMERGING's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Botrista, Inc., Poolhouse, Serve AI, Flight Club, Batbox.
What was EMERGING's most recent investment shown here?
EMERGING's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Serve AI in 2025.
What sectors does EMERGING focus on?
EMERGING focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does EMERGING focus on?
EMERGING typically invests at the Early stage.
What is EMERGING's AUM?
EMERGING's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $100.0M.