Shaping the future of
foodservice–together.
Vision
We work with founders to realize new possibilities.
Compass Digital Ventures (CDV) is the venture and growth capital arm of Compass Group.
We work with founders to redefine foodservice experience and operations with their emerging technologies and innovations. Committed to helping startups thrive in our operations, we help them navigate growth across our businesses in the healthcare, education, business and industry sectors.
Our Approach
Better, Together
Our shared entrepreneurial mindset and ambition can take innovations to the next level.
Pilot
We offer the opportunity and support to pilot your solutions in Compass Group’s operations with real users in real environments.
Invest
We fund early-stage startups. Our value creation approach to investment pairs capital with advice to help startups navigate our business and operations.
Scale
We extend your solution and growth potential across Compass Group’s businesses.
Our Proposition
The CDV Advantage
Our keys to success
- Integrate your solutions within Compass Group’s large addressable market
- Access our in-depth knowledge of foodservice and operations
- Work with our subject matter experts to navigate operational complexities
- Seamlessly integrate across our digital platforms
- Secure capital for early-stage companies
Focus
What we’re looking for
Investing at the intersection of technology and foodservice
Food Retail
- Omni-channel commerce
- On-demand economy
- Connected cafeteria
- Kitchen 2.0
- Sustainability tech
- Restaurant management
Healthcare Foodservice
- In-patient feeding
- Out-patient feeding
- Caregiver experiences
- Healthcare professional experiences
Our Organization
About Compass Group
The largest contract foodservice company
10m
Meals served
each day
280k
People
97
of Fortune 100
companies served
13.5k
Cafes in
North America
Compass Group has over 75 years of experience in delivering exceptional service.
Compass is a family of great companies serving award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more. We deliver the best in food, hospitality, and support services across five major business verticals; education, business and industry, healthcare and seniors, sports and leisure, and defence, offshore and remote.