Our Mission
Derivation of: MEL- I -TAS
Melius est: Better for you
Opportunitas: Opportunity
We partner with visionary founders who innovate and transform everyday consumer experiences. We believe in authentic brands which are better-for-you and have a positive impact on society and the environment. We apply our dedication, creativity, and experience to fuel tremendous growth for our companies.
About Us
Melitas Ventures is a New York based Venture Capital fund investing in early-stage consumer companies, supporting them through the entire value chain. The team has unique access to competitive investment opportunities and a very selective investment process. The Melitas Ventures partners have established a successful track record investing in some of the most innovative and fastest-growing early-stage consumer companies.
How we partner
We are operators
We have the expertise to support entrepreneurs in building efficient supply chains, omnichannel distribution networks and successful teams
We are brand builders
We help founders determine their companies’ brand positioning, optimize digital marketing strategies, build awareness through PR campaigns, and innovate with new products
How we partner
We are operators
We have the expertise to support entrepreneurs in building efficient supply chains, omnichannel distribution networks and successful teams
We are brand builders
We help founders determine their companies’ brand positioning, optimize digital marketing strategies, build awareness through PR campaigns, and innovate with new products
OLIPOP
David Lester, Co-Founder
Alex and the team have been great investors for OLIPOP. They showed conviction early and believed in us as founders. The Melitas team are professional investors with helpful resource and thoughtful contributions. They operate from a place of integrity and we have been extremely grateful to have them as partners on this amazing journey.
Yanni Hufnagel
Lemon Perfect Founder
There’s a short list of top-tier food and beverage capital partners for emerging brands; Melitas Ventures has positioned themselves at the top of that list, giving the Fund extraordinary access to early-stage deal flow.
Emily Groden
Evergreen Founder & CEO
Melitas' investment changed the trajectory of Evergreen forever. Since day 1, Alex, Jacques, and team have showed up for us in a big way: as subject matter experts helping us navigate the complicated world of grocery retail; as superconnectors networking us with other investors, founders, and operators within the CPG industry; and last but definitely not least, as teammates who I trust not only to celebrate the wins but also tackle the challenges with me. I can say confidently that we would not be where we are today without their belief in what we're building. Thank you, Melitas!
Ian Blair & Rob Cardiff
Co-Founders of Laundry Sauce
Working with Melitas has been great. They’ve been consistent from the start—supportive, direct, and fully in our corner. They haven’t just checked in, they’ve plugged us into a network of operators, founders, and investors who’ve helped us move faster. They’ve also been the kind of partners who’ll jump into the hard problems with us, not just the fun moments. It’s been a solid partnership and a real advantage for what we’re building.
Testimonials
Yanni Hufnagel
“There’s a short list of top-tier food and beverage capital partners for emerging brands; Melitas Ventures has positioned themselves at the top of that list, giving the Fund extraordinary access to early-stage deal flow.”
Lemon Perfect Founder & CEO
Emily Groden
"Melitas' investment changed the trajectory of Evergreen forever. Since day 1, Alex, Jacques, and team have showed up for us in a big way: as subject matter experts helping us navigate the complicated world of grocery retail; as superconnectors networking us with other investors, founders, and operators within the CPG industry; and last but definitely not least, as teammates who I trust not only to celebrate the wins but also tackle the challenges with me. I can say confidently that we would not be where we are today without their belief in what we're building. Thank you, Melitas!"
Evergreen Founder & CEO
Emily Groden
"Melitas' investment changed the trajectory of Evergreen forever. Since day 1, Alex, Jacques, and team have showed up for us in a big way: as subject matter experts helping us navigate the complicated world of grocery retail; as superconnectors networking us with other investors, founders, and operators within the CPG industry; and last but definitely not least, as teammates who I trust not only to celebrate the wins but also tackle the challenges with me. I can say confidently that we would not be where we are today without their belief in what we're building. Thank you, Melitas!"
Evergreen Founder & CEO
Ian Blair & Rob Cardiff
"Working with Melitas has been great. They’ve been consistent from the start—supportive, direct, and fully in our corner. They haven’t just checked in, they’ve plugged us into a network of operators, founders, and investors who’ve helped us move faster. They’ve also been the kind of partners who’ll jump into the hard problems with us, not just the fun moments. It’s been a solid partnership and a real advantage for what we’re building."
Co-Founders of Laundry Sauce