Kitchen Ventures

Profile

Kitchen Fund is a growth equity investor based in New York, founded by Greg Golkin. The firm specializes in providing capital, connections, and expertise to food and beverage brands. Kitchen Fund's differentiating factor is its focus on brands that offer authentic experiences and foster a sense of community among their customers. The firm is composed of an investment team including Managing Partners Greg Golkin and Dan Rowe, as well as Partner Akash Mirchandani and Vice President Scott Berger.

Kitchen Fund invests in brands within the food and beverage industry, with a check size typically between $10-50 million. The firm focuses on growth-stage investments and partners with brands to help them tell their story and expand their reach while maintaining their core values. Kitchen Fund does not mention a specific total AUM or list of funds on their website.

Notable investments by Kitchen Fund include Cava - a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, Curry Up Now - an Indian street food brand, Dig Inn - a chain of locally sourced, seasonal restaurants, Gregorys Coffee - a specialty coffee chain, and Sweetgreen - a salad-focused fast-casual restaurant chain. These investments reflect Kitchen Fund's strategy of supporting brands that bring unique food and dining experiences to the market.