Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups, led by Roman Sydorenko, invests exclusively in the no & low-ABV specialty beverage space. This includes drinks with unique flavors, complexity, and purpose. Roman invests his own capital initially and may invite like-minded investors to co-invest in deals he's excited about. The firm has a particular interest in no & low-ABV gourmet specialty beverages designed for wine occasions, with a specific focus on single-origin tea expressions, from Mizudashi-style brews to pét-nat teas. The firm aims to back early stage companies building remarkable offerings in this niche. Roman's background as the founder of the dating app PURE, sold in 2022, provides him with experience in building and scaling businesses. This experience likely informs his investment decisions and provides valuable insights to his portfolio companies. He actively shares insights through LinkedIn and is further developing his expertise through writing a book on the subject. The investment thesis centers around the growing demand for sophisticated non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverage options. Roman's focus on beverages designed for wine occasions suggests a targeting of consumers seeking alternatives within established fine-dining and social settings. He intends to release a book on the space that includes profiles of producers and details on techniques and ingredients, which he will use to establish himself as a thought leader in the space.

No & Low-ABV specialty beverages, gourmet beverages for wine occasions, single-origin tea expressions, kombucha, pét-nat hybrids

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