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LOWER EAST VENTURES
Where Culture Meets CapitalLower 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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iOS app for SMBs and local establishments to offer immersive brand experiences and exclusive deals.

Through gamification and rewarded advertising, users discover quality offers and promotions from local venues near their physical location.  Offers can include discounts, coupons, cash back, gift cards, experiences, and in-app points.

Year Founded: 2016
Funding: Grant (CUNY Startup Accelerator)
Capital Raised: $50K
Development: Equity Acquired