Enlightened Hospitality Investments is the growth fund founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer (Union Square Hospitality Group, Shake Shack), investing minority stakes in hospitality and food brands it wants to help scale. Its style is hands-on operational support with founders staying in charge.
2 companies on Ferret
Joe Coffee Company
Coffee · 20+ locations — Joe Coffee is New York's hometown roaster, founder-run for more than 20 years. Danny Meyer's hospitality fund holds a minority stake, and 80% of its beans come from certified producers.
Dig Inn
Dining · 36+ locations — Dig Inn owns its own 20-acre farm, one of the most credible sourcing operations in fast casual. But it also carries $132M in venture backing, Danny Meyer among the investors, and a founder who stepped back to chairman.