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Perry (Leavitt) Ekierman
Principal at Enlightened Hospitality Investments · New York, New York
Check size
$15-30 million
Lead stage
Series B
Deals tracked
18
Sectors
Hospitality, Food & Beverage
Hospitality Food & Beverage Consumer Technology Business Services Series B Series C Series D Series F
United States

About Perry
Perry Ekierman is an investor at Enlightened Hospitality Investments, a firm focused on the hospitality sector. Based in New York with a Harvard Business School education, Ekierman maintains an active professional network of 500+ connections on LinkedIn
Investment thesis
Growth partners for companies that put people first
Enlightened Hospitality Investments is a growth equity fund that invests in people-first companies across hospitality, consumer, and technology sectors. The fund leverages the operational expertise and brand relationships of Union Square Hospitality Group to identify and support growth-stage companies that prioritize employee culture and customer experience. EHI makes non-control investments and provides strategic guidance, operational support, and talent development expertise to help portfolio companies achieve sustainable, values-driven growth
Investment philosophy
Enlightened Hospitality Investments is a growth fund comprised of entrepreneurs, operators, and investors with over 30 years in the hospitality business and beyond. The firm makes investments of $15-30 million that are flexible, generally non-control, and geared towards long-term growth. EHI is inspired by founder Danny Meyer's philosophy of Enlightened Hospitality, which emphasizes putting employees first, which translates into happy customers and long-term business success.
Investment focus
Hospitality sector investments through Enlightened Hospitality Investments
Areas of expertise
Hospitality Investments New York
Recent activity
2024-07-29 High-protein oatmeal company with direct-to-consumer and retail distribution
2024-05-08 Cookie company with retail and online presence
2024-02-09 Beverage company focused on culture-driven brand
Live platform data · proprietary, citable layer
Notable portfolio
Studs Madison Reed Salt & Straw Oats Overnight Chip City Cookies Culture Pop Soda 7shifts Dig Inn NotCo Goldbelly Banza Slutty Vegan PreciTaste AI ConverseNow SevenRooms

Frequently asked
Does Perry (Leavitt) Ekierman invest at Series B stage?
Yes. They invest at Series B, Series C, Series D stage. Their geographic focus includes United States.
What is their typical check size?
Perry (Leavitt) Ekierman's typical check size is $15-30 million. They currently invest through Enlightened Hospitality Investments.
What sectors does Perry (Leavitt) Ekierman focus on?
Perry (Leavitt) Ekierman primarily invests in Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Consumer, Technology.

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