Founded by Don and Liz Thompson, Cleveland Avenue (CA) is a privately-held venture capital firm that invests in, builds and extends brands across a range of companies, industries and locations.

Consumer Goods

Food & Beverage

Retail

Venture Capital

Cleveland Avenue

Cleveland Avenue's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

Don Thompson

Phyllis A. Ross

Harry Coaxum

Evette Williams

Keith Kravcik

Booker Whitt

Lisa Harrell

Leslie Truelove

Joseph McCoy

Mingu Lee

The Leadership Team at Cleveland Avenue drives the firm's strategic vision and operational execution, overseeing investment decisions and brand development across diverse sectors. Composed of experienced executives, the team collaborates to identify growth opportunities, manage partnerships, and ensure the effective alignment of resources with the firm's mission of building strong, sustainable businesses.

Leadership Team

The Investment and Partner Relations Team at Cleveland Avenue is responsible for identifying and nurturing strategic investment opportunities across various sectors. This team collaborates closely with partners and portfolio companies to align goals, enhance brand growth, and ensure the successful execution of investment strategies, fostering long-term relationships and driving innovation in the venture capital landscape.

Investment and Partner Relations Team

The Operations and Facilities Team at Cleveland Avenue is responsible for optimizing the infrastructure and logistics that support the firm’s investments and operations. They oversee site development, manage facilities, and ensure efficient operational processes across all locations. This team collaborates closely with various departments to enhance functionality, streamline supply chain management, and create inviting environments that align with the company's brand vision.

Operations and Facilities Team

The Administrative and Support Team at Cleveland Avenue plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations across the firm. This team manages executive schedules, provides essential administrative support, oversees office logistics, and maintains IT functionality, thereby enabling the leadership and investment teams to focus on strategic initiatives and brand development.

Administrative and Support Team

The Finance and Analytics Team at Cleveland Avenue is responsible for managing the firm's financial operations, conducting in-depth market analysis, and providing strategic insights to support investment decisions. They work collaboratively to develop financial models, assess potential investments, and ensure the firm’s financial health while optimizing portfolio performance across diverse industries.

Finance and Analytics Team

The Culinary and Food Services Team at Cleveland Avenue focuses on developing innovative food and beverage concepts that enhance customer experiences. Led by a Lead Chef and supported by a Beverage Consultant and Concept & Design Strategist, the team collaborates on creating operational strategies and unique culinary offerings for the firm's portfolio of brands, ensuring quality and sustainability in all culinary initiatives.

Cleveland Avenue

Org chart

Teams

Leadership Team

Investment and Partner Relations Team

Operations and Facilities Team

Administrative and Support Team

Finance and Analytics Team

Culinary and Food Services Team

Offices

Cleveland Avenue

Org chart

Teams

Leadership Team

Investment and Partner Relations Team

Operations and Facilities Team

Administrative and Support Team

Finance and Analytics Team

Culinary and Food Services Team

Offices

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