Enlightened Hospitality Investments
Overview
Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) is a value-added strategic growth equity fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). The fund identifies and invests in scalable businesses with proven category leadership, focusing primarily on fine casual restaurants and technology companies that fuel the hospitality sector. EHI leverages USHG's 35+ years of operational experience and relationships to provide strategic direction and drive growth for its portfolio companies. The firm's investment thesis is built on USHG's 'Enlightened Hospitality' strategy, which prioritizes employees to enhance customer satisfaction and generate sustainable returns.
Portfolio Companies
22
Website
ushg.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| NotCo | Jul 2021 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Tripleseat | Apr 2023 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| Oats Overnight | Jul 2024 | Series B | Lead |
| Slutty Vegan | May 2022 | Series A | Lead |
| Blink | May 2026 | Growth Equity | Lead |
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Key People
Mark A. Leavitt
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Harry Seherr-Thoss
Partner
Perry Ekierman
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Enlightened Hospitality Investments based?
Enlightened Hospitality Investments is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Enlightened Hospitality Investments founded?
Founding year information for Enlightened Hospitality Investments is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Enlightened Hospitality Investments have?
Enlightened Hospitality Investments has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Enlightened Hospitality Investments's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NotCo, Tripleseat, Oats Overnight, Slutty Vegan, Blink.
What was Enlightened Hospitality Investments's most recent investment shown here?
Enlightened Hospitality Investments's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Blink in 2026.
What sectors does Enlightened Hospitality Investments focus on?
Enlightened Hospitality Investments focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Enlightened Hospitality Investments focus on?
Enlightened Hospitality Investments typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Enlightened Hospitality Investments's AUM?
Enlightened Hospitality Investments's assets under management are estimated between $552.0M and $638.0M.