Where Culture Meets Capital
Lower East Ventures is a next-generation venture firm that operates as a robust holding company with a unique business model focused on business acceleration, equity, and leveraging social networks. Our foundational expertise comes from entrepreneurs skilled in guiding ventures from ideation to scale without major external funding.Central to our approach is the synergistic relationship among each venture within our ecosystem. By emphasizing a sustainable model that utilizes the lean method, we ensure every business in the LEV portfolio achieves profitability through a proof of concept. This commitment to financial soundness and self-sustainability forms the core ethos of our venture firm.
Thesis 3.0 (2024)
Leveraging digital content as the cornerstone for scaling service-based businesses, particularly those operating in physical settings.
Key Ideas:
Digital Marketing, Direct To Consumer, E-Commerce, Branding, Social Media, IRL Experiences, Content to Commerce, Commercial Retail Storefronts, Social Missions, Online Discovery, Technology, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence
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Gotham Angels
A tattoo parlor that doubles as a media company. Our skilled artists create unique tattoos that reflect our clients' individuality, while also using personalized conversations and cutting-edge video production techniques to showcase the transformative power of our art and personalities of the aritsts.
We are committed to educating our clients on various tattoo styles, including traditional ones that may be unfamiliar to younger generations.
Our focus on education and content creation enables us to inspire and empower our clients to embrace their unique style, while also respecting the rich history and tradition of tattoo art.
Year Founded: 2024
Funding: N/A
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Ideation
A tattoo parlor that doubles as a media company. Our skilled artists create unique tattoos that reflect our clients' individuality, while also using personalized conversations and cutting-edge video production techniques to showcase the transformative power of our art and personalities of the aritsts.
We are committed to educating our clients on various tattoo styles, including traditional ones that may be unfamiliar to younger generations.
Our focus on education and content creation enables us to inspire and empower our clients to embrace their unique style, while also respecting the rich history and tradition of tattoo art.
Year Founded: 2024
Funding: N/A
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Ideation
Studio57
Studio57 is a dynamic creative studio dedicated to nurturing emerging talent by providing residencies tailored to diverse artistic disciplines. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, professional photography equipment, a direct-to-garment printing machine, the versatile workspace is designed to inspire innovation.
With its flexible infrastructure, Studio57 supports an array of creative endeavors, from visual arts and digital media to unique services or entrepreneurial endeavors. By fostering a collaborative community, our mission is to empower creatives to hone their craft and bring their visionary projects to life.
Year Founded: 2024
Funding: Bootstrap (Lower East Ventures)
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Development
Studio57 is a dynamic creative studio dedicated to nurturing emerging talent by providing residencies tailored to diverse artistic disciplines. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, professional photography equipment, a direct-to-garment printing machine, the versatile workspace is designed to inspire innovation.
With its flexible infrastructure, Studio57 supports an array of creative endeavors, from visual arts and digital media to unique services or entrepreneurial endeavors. By fostering a collaborative community, our mission is to empower creatives to hone their craft and bring their visionary projects to life.
Year Founded: 2024
Funding: Bootstrap (Lower East Ventures)
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Development
Bowery Agency
Full-service creative agency that specializes specializes in providing services across various areas including web development, marketing, strategy, content production, hospitality, event production, creator engagement, influencer marketing, paid advertising, social media management, organic marketing, and press & PR.
We aim to amplify the presence of brands, venues, artists, creatives, talent, and founders through an authentic approach that unifies the digital and physical worlds of content creation and real-life experiences. Our focus is on building inclusive and interactive communities both online and offline, and promoting designers, creatives, and artists.
Year Founded: 2022
Funding: Bootstrap (Lower East Ventures)
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Early Growth
Full-service creative agency that specializes specializes in providing services across various areas including web development, marketing, strategy, content production, hospitality, event production, creator engagement, influencer marketing, paid advertising, social media management, organic marketing, and press & PR.
We aim to amplify the presence of brands, venues, artists, creatives, talent, and founders through an authentic approach that unifies the digital and physical worlds of content creation and real-life experiences. Our focus is on building inclusive and interactive communities both online and offline, and promoting designers, creatives, and artists.
Year Founded: 2022
Funding: Bootstrap (Lower East Ventures)
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Early Growth
Nameless
Leveraging blockchain technology, Nameless provides a secure, user-friendly platform that enhances event experiences for both organizers and attendees. Key features include intuitive event-based wallet creation, a robust proof of attendance protocol, and the distribution of unique digital assets and tangible items. Nameless bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds, fostering enhanced engagement, security, and transparency. Positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for innovative event solutions, Nameless sets the stage for future advancements in event management and engagement.
Year Founded: 2022
Funding: Pre-Seed (Aptos Blockchain)
Capital Raised: $50K
Venture Stage: Early Growth
Leveraging blockchain technology, Nameless provides a secure, user-friendly platform that enhances event experiences for both organizers and attendees. Key features include intuitive event-based wallet creation, a robust proof of attendance protocol, and the distribution of unique digital assets and tangible items. Nameless bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds, fostering enhanced engagement, security, and transparency. Positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for innovative event solutions, Nameless sets the stage for future advancements in event management and engagement.
Year Founded: 2022
Funding: Pre-Seed (Aptos Blockchain)
Capital Raised: $50K
Venture Stage: Early Growth
Bowery Showroom
Bowery Showroom is a New York-based concept store, showroom, and pop up venue that puts an emphasis on interactive experiences and digital content. The showroom contains an exhibition space for emerging brands and designers, namely in the fashion industry. It also serves as a community focused cultural hub where creatives can collaborate and be showcased.
Year Founded: 2021
Funding: Bootstrap (Lower East Ventures)
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Advanced Growth, Pre-Scale
Bowery Showroom is a New York-based concept store, showroom, and pop up venue that puts an emphasis on interactive experiences and digital content. The showroom contains an exhibition space for emerging brands and designers, namely in the fashion industry. It also serves as a community focused cultural hub where creatives can collaborate and be showcased.
Year Founded: 2021
Funding: Bootstrap (Lower East Ventures)
Capital Raised: N/A
Venture Stage: Advanced Growth, Pre-Scale
