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No Wasted Days

We’re thrilled to announce our latest investment out of LVIII in Go Brewing — a vertically integrated beverage innovation platform based right here in Naperville, IL. Founded in 2023,…

The adult beverage industry is on the brink of a seismic collision. As consumers gravitate towards more conscious consumption, both non-alcoholic (NA) and THC-infused beverages are gaining traction. This dual…

Mindsets from the Middle

Midlife women have long gone undervalued, understudied, and under-invested in. However, not only are midlife women at their peak earning potential, but they also make 85% of household purchasing…

Press Kit

Listen invests in consumer-obsessed entrepreneurs building brands at the tipping point of behavior shifts. Here you’ll find our brand resources.

Believing What You Read on the Internet

Here at Listen, we’re constantly thinking about how to use the tools at our disposal to meet consumers where they are. In a perfect world, we would have a streamlined…

Introducing the Consumer-Obsessed Series

What are you listening to? It’s a question that gets asked a lot around here. If you’ve ever been interviewed by Listen — whether as a job candidate, prospective founder,…

Listen welcomes Ellen Wilcox as Head of Listening

We have always said – money talks, ours Listens. The act of listening is our foundation for investing. Our thesis is that brands of tomorrow will be built WITH their…

Artists and brands, brands and artists

A month ago, Shawn Mendes announced that he was canceling his “Wonder” tour to focus on his mental health. He delivered the news on Continue Reading

Bringing Fable to the Table

At Listen, we like to think that a person’s home is a reflection of their values and brings countless opportunities for self expression. From our investments in Continue Reading

The I Want it Now Generation: Quick-Commerce and Where It’s Headed

Gone are the days where free delivery or even 2-day delivery is the norm…we as consumers want BETTER! Enter Quick-, or Q-Commerce: the newer and faster next step in the…