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Kitchen Fund

New York, New York · Invests in US; Africa; LATAM; Asia; Europe; North America; MENA · Website

Thesis

Kitchen Fund fuels authentic restaurant and food brands that are changing how we eat. We seek purpose-driven, mission-led concepts with strong operational DNA that can scale nationally while maintaining distinctive identity. We provide not just capital but deep industry expertise, strategic guidance, and operational partnership from founders who have scaled iconic American restaurant franchises.

Likely not a fit for

No large-scale commodity food concepts without differentiation, pure franchise scaling at expense of quality, concepts requiring operational turnaround, or non-authentic trend-chasing models.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

GG

Greg Golkin

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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AM

Akash Mirchandani

PartnerPartner

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DR

Dan Rowe

General PartnerManaging Partner

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KN

Kanak Nagee

PrincipalVice President

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Portfolio

CAVAFood Beverage

CAVA is the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale.

SweetgreenFood Beverage

Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain that focuses on serving healthy, made-to-order salads and warm bowls using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The company aims to inspire healthier communities by connecting people to real food and is committed to sustainability and carbon neutrality.

Inday
Dig Inn
Curry Up NowFood Beverage

Curry Up Now started in 2009 with a single food truck and has expanded to multiple locations, including food trucks, brick & mortar restaurants, and craft cocktail bars. They focus on Indian street food and catering services.

Ojos Locos Sports CantinaFood Beverage

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere for sports fans, featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, a variety of beers, and numerous HD TVs for sports viewing.

Sustainable Restaurant GroupFood Beverage

A collective of purpose driven brands working together to define the future of hospitality through a deep and shared commitment to environmental and social change.

The Hummus Pita Co
SambazonFood Beverage

Sambazon is a pioneer in the Açaí industry, offering organic and fair trade Açaí products while promoting sustainability and supporting Amazonian communities.

MiscusiFood Beverage

Miscusi is dedicated to revolutionizing the restaurant industry through pasta, emphasizing sustainability, quality ingredients, and community involvement.

Eegee'sFood Beverage

Eegee's is a popular restaurant chain in Arizona known for its iconic frozen treats called 'eegees', made from real fruit and served in various flavors. They also offer a menu of subs, salads, fries, and other delicious food items.

Gregorys CoffeeFood Beverage

Gregorys Coffee is a family-run coffee company based in New York City, founded in 2006. They focus on high-quality coffee and food, offering freshly roasted coffee, in-house baked pastries, and a subscription service for coffee delivery. Their mission is to provide great coffee without compromise, catering to busy lifestyles.

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Kitchen Fund Research Investment Thesis Kitchen Fund is a specialized growth equity investor focused exclusively on emerging restaurant and food brands that are transforming how Americans eat. Founded in 2016 by Greg Golkin and Dan Rowe, the fund invests in purpose-driven, mission-led fast-casual and emerging restaurant concepts. The fund's thesis centers on the belief that authentic brands with g

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