Updated: June 13, 2026
Accelerator
Food
Ag
Cleveland Avenue
Founded 2015 · Chicago, USA
Cleveland Avenue is a global venture capital firm that invests in lifestyle consumer brands and technology companies that positively disrupt large and growing markets.
Total investments
28
Successful exits
1
About the program
Program type
Investment focus areas
Description
Mandated to deploy 75% to Black- and Hispanic-owned, 75% to Chicago's South/West Sides, and 50% to women-founded food & beverage companies, offering operating support via a ~50-person restaurant team.
Founded2015
Location
Countries invested
Investment offer
Can lead rounds
Yes
Details
Avg Check: $1M - S10M ·