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Enlightened Hospitality Investments

Enlightened Hospitality Investments

New York City, New Yorkehi.fund

Overview

Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) is a value-added strategic growth equity fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). The fund identifies and invests in scalable businesses with proven category leadership, focusing primarily on fine casual restaurants and technology companies that fuel the hospitality sector. EHI leverages USHG's 35+ years of operational experience and relationships to provide strategic direction and drive growth for its portfolio companies. The firm's investment thesis is built on USHG's 'Enlightened Hospitality' strategy, which prioritizes employees to enhance customer satisfaction and generate sustainable returns.

Portfolio Companies

21

Website

ehi.fund

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
BlinkMay 2026Growth EquityLead
BlinkMay 2026Early FundingLead
Five Iron GolfMar 2026Series ECo-investor
Culture Pop SodaApr 2025Series B ExtensionCo-investor
Oats OvernightJul 2024Series BLead

Key People

Mark A. Leavitt

Managing Partner And Co-Founder

Harry Seherr-Thoss

Partner

Perry Ekierman

Principal

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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