Melitas Ventures

Profile

Melitas Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded by Alex Malamatinas. The team includes senior associate Allie Harris and partner Michael Steib, with an advisory team featuring Dr. Roshini Raj, Bhavin Vakani, Rachel Porges, and Rachel Drori. They focus on partnering with visionary founders who innovate everyday consumer experiences, particularly those that positively impact society and the environment. The firm prides itself on having a selective investment process with unique access to competitive investment opportunities.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage consumer companies, supporting them throughout the value chain. Their sector focus includes food and beverage, consumer products, and other consumer services, with a particular interest in authentic and better-for-you brands. Investment sizes generally fall between $1-5 million. While the exact amount of assets under management is not disclosed, they are recognized for having extraordinary access to early-stage deal flow.

Notable investments by Melitas Ventures include Lemon Perfect - a healthy beverage brand, Evergreen - a CPG company, and Laundry Sauce - a consumer goods company. Melitas Ventures has been a critical partner for these companies, offering not just funding but also strategic guidance and strong industry connections.