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Room Nine
Room Nine is a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It invests in consumer brands, with portfolio companies including LOS SUNDAYS,...
Room Nine
Room Nine is a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It invests in consumer brands, with portfolio companies including LOS SUNDAYS, JOT COFFEE, MADRE MEZCAL, Clean Cult, THREE WISHES, and BEHAVE. The firm focuses on Seed and Series A stage investments.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, United States
Frequently asked questions
How does Room Nine combine venture investing with creative services?
Room Nine operates as a studio, not a fund. Its "Room Service" offering provides both investment capital and full brand support — identity, packaging, web, content — through an internal design agency. The structure means portfolio companies receive creative execution as part of the investment relationship rather than procuring it separately.
What type of companies does Room Nine target?
The firm describes its focus as early-stage startups led by "misfits who create, deviants who innovate and dreamers who dare tell their stories." The language signals a preference for consumer brands, culture-driven products, and design-forward founders. No vertical or sector exclusions are stated publicly.
Does Room Nine invest cash or only provide services?
The firm explicitly states its "Room Service" includes investment capital, fundraising support, industry connections, and advisory. The in-house design agency adds a non-cash resource layer. Whether the firm leads rounds, co-invests, or operates on an equity-for-services model is not detailed publicly.
Who founded Room Nine and when?
The firm's website does not disclose founder names, team bios, or a founding year. No press mentions or LinkedIn company page were available in the materials consulted. Until principals are named publicly, the management structure remains unknown.
What is Room Nine's track record or portfolio?
The website includes a "Selected Investments" section without listing named companies. No deal announcements, fund sizes, or exit events are available. An allocator evaluating the firm would need to obtain a track record directly from the principals, as no public investment history exists.
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