District Ventures Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative Canadian companies in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors. The fund is led by entrepreneurs, including Managing Partner, Arlene Dickinson.
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2540 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 3S3, CA
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Canadian investors are missing opportunities in the health and food sectors. Yesterday, I sat down with Jon Erlichman at BNN Bloomberg to discuss why investors should take note of these sectors. Watch the full interview at https://lnkd.in/gf623ijj
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I am proud to stand with FCC / FAC in the fight against food insecurity. Brands from District Ventures Capital's portfolio recently donated over $52,000 in food to Second Harvest—a contribution now matched by FCC's $1 million program. I urge producers and businesses, big or small, to contribute to Drive Away Hunger. FCC's match program runs until year-end, maximizing the impact of your generosity. With over 6.9 million Canadians facing food insecurity, our productive agriculture and food industry can make a substantial difference. Discover more and contribute at driveawayhunger.ca.
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Eat, drink, and be merry!🍹🎄 Check out Irene Matys' Poinsettia Fizz cocktail featuring The Lemon One in the 2023 holiday issue of Food & Drink (LCBO)! Photography by: Maya Visnyei #foodanddrink #cocktailrecipe #holidayrecipe #holidaycocktail Alex Argiropoulos Ryan Klein
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Yesterday's Grand Opening was truly unforgettable, and what made it even more special was having our three farmers present with us! Their vision, hard work, and love for the land continue to inspire us every day. We want to thank them for being a part of our celebration and our mission to make better food choices accessible to all. It was an amazing day with wonderful people, thank you to everyone who came out to support us! #ThreeFarmersFoods #GrandOpening #FoundingFarmers #Legacy
Last week, The Globe and Mail's Report on Business released its fifth annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Among the 425 businesses, five of District’s portfolio brands were recognized. Please join us in congratulating the teams at Flourish Pancakes, Cook it, Chickapea , Genuine Tea and Walter Craft Caesar on making the list! Find the full ranking at https://lnkd.in/gyK6upDm #CanadianBusiness #CPG #VentureCapital
Since 2022, Second Harvest has witnessed a 30% surge in requests for their crucial services, reflecting the staggering 6.9 million Canadians grappling with food insecurity. To support this vital cause, our portfolio brands—Chickapea , Balzac's Coffee Ltd, Fody Food Co., Three Farmers Foods, Queen Street Bakery, and Genuine Tea—have united to generously donate over $50,000 worth of food earlier this week. If you, whether as a business or an individual, are in a position to contribute, we invite you to visit https://lnkd.in/g3sTEt-W. Your donation will directly aid in purchasing food for fellow Canadians in need, just in time for Thanksgiving. #GiveThanks #FoodForAll
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Today we are honouring 2023 Alberta Business Hall of Fame - Southern Alberta Inductee, Arlene Dickinson. Arlene is a serial entrepreneur and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space. She is a three-time best-selling author, podcaster and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 14 seasons on the multi-award-winning CBC television series, Dragons Den. Ms. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners. She is a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee and a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award. Dickinson has served for many years as an Honourary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. We invite you to join us as Ms. Dickinson is inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame - Southern Alberta this coming October at the 19th Annual Gala & Induction ceremony presented by ATB Financial. Please visit south.abhf.ca/sponsorship or contact Brittney Wynnyk (bwynnyk@jasouthalberta) for additional details and to access this year’s sponsorship package.
Having proudly showcased its iconic packaging for years, our partners at Balzac's Coffee Ltd have unveiled a revitalized look. In a tribute to the unique hues and patterns that grace its 16 cafés, the new packaging maintains its inherent familiarity, with the most important component—the coffee—remaining untouched. Be on the lookout for the beautiful new bags as they roll-out to grocery stores across Canada. #foodandbeverage #cpg #coffeebusiness #venturecapital #packaging
One of the latest commercial projects from our partners at Just Vertical. Watch as they set up state-of-the-art vertical hydroponic systems, transforming commercial spaces into thriving urban farms. Fresh, nutrient-rich produce, grown right where it’s needed most. #urbanfarming #sustainability #growlocal
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Today I want to show my gratitude to Jason Berenstein. Jason has been instrumental in building District Ventures Capital. We set out 7 years ago, with our first fund, to build a CPG focused VC fund unlike any other with investing and marketing at its core. The work has been enormous but made easier because of Jason. He is dedicated, kind, driven to help, solutions oriented and committed to helping our team and our portfolio companies succeed. I’m so grateful he’s a Partner in the fund and grateful for all he teaches me every day. He really is someone who gets out of bed every day to make a positive difference to those around him. #gratitude #thankful