General Info
Nick Kokonas is a versatile investor, entrepreneur, and CEO known for his diverse expertise. He co-founded successful restaurants and bars like Alinea, Next, and The Aviary and led Tock, a restaurant booking system. With investments in early to mid-stage startups, his portfolio includes companies like Made In Cookware. His collaboration style is evident in ventures like The Aviary Cocktail Book, where he partners with professionals to create unique culinary experiences. Kokonas’ track record showcases his innovation and leadership in the dining industry. While specific details on his investment thesis, focus areas, geographical preferences, investment check size, and partnership styles are scarce, his career highlights a successful entrepreneurial journey marked by creativity and strategic ventures.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Country: United States of America
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: low-active
AI Reasoning: Search results show Nick Kokonas invested in Made In Cookware as part of a seed round announced April 3, 2019. That investment occurred more than 12 months ago (over six years prior), so classify as low-active.
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Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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