• Founded by Don and Liz Thompson, Cleveland Avenue (CA) is a privately-held venture capital firm that invests in, builds and extends brands across a range of companies, industries and locations. Our diverse team includes specialists that drive growth at all stages, from launching new concepts to auditing and reporting on mature ones. CA invests in talented, promising ventures like Beyond Meat, Footprint, Farmer’s Fridge, Ayo Foods, and more. We're also the parent company of Taste 222, an intimate, upscale yet comfortable restaurant located at our headquarters in Chicago. Learn more at clevelandavenue.com.