A founder-focused, data-forward investment firm

Cultivate the cannabis ecosystem by investing in businesses, talent, and technology

We invest from pre-Seed to pre-IPO, and typically lead Series Seed and Series A rounds

Our data platform transforms raw data into strategic investments and actionable insights These insights enable management teams and uncover ground truth in the cannabis industry

We invest with empathy and respect, building enduring relationships and empowering communities that have been harmed by a history of prohibition and exclusion

Ian is the Portfolio Manager of Delta Emerald Ventures Ian is most passionate about the ever-changing needs of today's consumer, and bringing that story to light with data

Prior to Delta Emerald, Ian was a Senior Consumer Analyst at Schonfeld Strategic Advisors Ian holds a B S in Commerce from the University of Virginia, and enjoys vinyl records, pottery, camping, and cycling

David is the Data Architect of Delta Emerald Ventures David loves to build internet and data machines that solve significant problems

David has a background in product management, software engineering, and data science David holds a B A in Economics and Spanish from UC Santa Barbara, and is pursuing a Master of Information & Data Science from UC Berkeley David enjoys producing electronic music, weightlifting, painting, and traveling

Mike is the Vice President of Delta Emerald Ventures Mike is inspired by passionate founders, and helping them build better businesses using data and analytics

Mike has a background in venture investing, as well as founder and operational experience at early-stage consumer companies Mike holds a B A in International Relations and Global Business from the University of Southern California, and enjoys biographical nonfiction, travel and museums

Trist'n loves tackling challenging problems and has a deep passion for using data to tell a story

Trist'n has a background in mathematics and statistics, and enjoys applying mathematical concepts to the real world Trist'n holds a B S in Mathematics & Economics from Pace University, and a M S in Applied Data Science from Syracuse University In his free time, Trist'n maintains a blog in Towards Data Science, where he publishes data science related articles

Shyra is an Associate of Delta Emerald Ventures Shyra is a strategist focused on identifying exciting opportunities, connecting like-minded innovators, and enabling early businesses to thrive

Shyra has a SaaS background from Oracle and previously worked in media and investment management She holds a B A in History from Tufts University She loves the outdoors and enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, and softball

Director of Investor Relations

Adam is the Director of Investor Relations at Delta Emerald Ventures His drive is to discover the future through the technologies and people that shape it

Previously, Adam was a senior leader at Leafly and an investor at Mousse Partners He holds a B A in Economics from Trinity College and spends his spare time running, and endlessly searching for more cacio e pepe

"As a technical founder it's essential that our closest investor understands not only our business, but fundamentally how our technology works With Delta Emerald we can debate the value, vision, and scale of our technical stack, creating a layer of trust that makes me feel comfortable sharing deep details of our ongoing operations, opportunities, and decisions

Delta Emerald's decision to invest as a fund into their own internal technical expertise gives them unparalleled strategic insight and intelligence

Lastly, as a founder of color it is refreshing to work with a close partner who has invested in a team with a diverse skill set and diverse backgrounds that culturally meet us where we are as a business " "We are so grateful to have found Delta Emerald - who has not only provided us with capital across three raises, but has proven themselves as true partners in the journey Their expertise in data and technology makes them an invaluable resource to our team - and true thought partners who have earned our trust and respect

Delta Emerald was one of our first clients in our data program years before the rest of the industry saw the value They see things before others do - and they have the courage to commit themselves and their resources to the things they believe in "