Emerisque Ventures

Based in London, United Kingdom, Emerisque Ventures is an investment firm that makes minority investments in early-stage consumer and retail companies navigating disruptive changes in digital commerce and supply chains. Operating as the venture capital arm of the broader Emerisque Group, the firm provides both financial capital and operational expertise to startups leveraging artificial intelligence and community-driven branding. The parent organization has overseen more than $10 billion in total funds and invested in consumer businesses operating across 85 countries globally. Through its broader brand acquisition and rejuvenation strategy, the group manages a portfolio of 35 brands that includes recognizable apparel companies such as Lee Cooper, Hickey Freeman, Bobby Jones, and Marlboro Classics. The overarching Emerisque organization was originally founded in 2003 by Ajay Khaitan, Angus Scrimgeour, Victor Chan, Pascal Isbell, and William Knight.