Cleveland Avenue runs a three-month accelerator designed for food, beverage, and food-tech startups in the Chicago area. Participants receive hands-on guidance from a team of industry specialists who bring deep market intelligence, operational discipline, and strategic insight to help founders streamline and scale their businesses.
Named after the Chicago street where founders Don and Liz Thompson grew up, Cleveland Avenue is built on a mission of community. The organization is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration, and strengthening Chicago’s broader food and hospitality ecosystem.
Cleveland Avenue works across seed-stage ventures, early-stage startups, and private equity opportunities, supporting emerging restaurants, beverage brands, and innovative food-focused companies looking to transform the hospitality and food service industry.
Chicago, Illinois, United States