About Us

About Us

Meet Neace Ventures

Neace Ventures is a private investment company with a mission to acquire and manage heritage and growth assets in the F&B and CPG markets. With deep local roots in Louisville, KY, our approach combines patient capital with strategic management, ensuring that each investment not only thrives but also contributes to the long-term prosperity of the region.

A Word from Our Founder

Neace Ventures was born from a desire to make a lasting impact in the communities we love. By investing in companies that share our values, we’re building a legacy that extends beyond financial returns—one that supports local businesses, fuels economic growth, and preserves the heritage of our great city.
John Neace, Founder & Chairman
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Years of Experience

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Top Brands

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Teammates and Growing

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Real Estate Assets

overview of the brands

  • Established Local Brand
  • Focus on Quality and Craftsmanship
  • Growth Potential
  • Established Brand and Retail Presence
  • Diverse Product Portfolio
  • Growth Potential in an Expanding Market
  • Established Local Brand
  • Focus on Quality and Craftsmanship
  • Growth Potential
  • Established Local Brand
  • Focus on Quality and Craftsmanship
  • Growth Potential
  • Established Local Brand
  • Focus on Quality and Craftsmanship
  • Growth Potential
overview

overview of the brands

PARLOUR

Established Local Brand Focus on Quality and Craftsmanship Growth Potential
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Hectare's

Established Brand and Retail Presence Diverse Product Portfolio Growth Potential in an Expanding Market
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FOUR GATE

Unique Product Offering Market Presence and Expansion Tailwinds in “Premiumization” in Whiskey and Tourism
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Falls City

Storied Heritage Meets Modern Craft Revival Poised for Growth in Booming Craft Beer Landscape Authentic Regional Brand with National Potential
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GIN BOTHY

Strong Brand Identity Proven Growth and Expansion Potential
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Winter Spiced red

Established Local Brand Diverse Product Portfolio
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Griffin Cardwell

Griffin Cardwell provides customers with high-quality manufacturing, industrial and commercial solutions, backed by unsurpassed expertise and service. From Engineering, Production, and Fabrication through Assembly and Installation, we deliver Turnkey, Custom Built Solutions.
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Talon Logistics

Originally created to provide additional capacity for the shipping public, the Talon Logistics network has developed into a sophisticated Third-party logistics company.
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All Terrain Paving

Land development and pavement company offering services including, but not limited to asphalt/concrete paving, sealcoating, structural, drainage and emergency services.
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NB-Develop

Real Estate group with focus in asset management, development and shared services Some good work on the gallery section of this website.
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V Simple Group

Not sure if we want to include as it’s more just an investment… but does offer a lot of diversification Independent IT workflow optimization group providing omni channel support and integration services
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Our Journey

History

2003: Acquired Talon Logistics to expand transportation and logistics services.

2009: Founded as a single-family office managing the assets of John Neace.

2013: Acquired Old 502 Winery, a destination urban winery based in Louisville, KY.

2015: Acquired brand assets of Falls City Beer founded in Louisville, KY in 1905.

2022: Became majority shareholder in Hectare’s Cannabis Innovation, an aspirational brand focused on active lifestyles.

2023: Acquired Parlour Pizza, a modern casual dining restaurant with four outlets in Louisville, KY.

Capital deployment

$5M investment = 10% stake in NV F&B.

Sales and Marketing

Personnel

Vertical Integration

Expansion into New Markets

Diversify revenue streams

Operational Improvements

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We focus on acquiring and managing heritage and growth assets in the Food & Beverage (F&B) and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors, prioritizing brands with strong market potential.
What types of businesses does Neace Ventures invest in?
Neace Ventures focuses on heritage and growth assets in the Food & Beverage (F&B) and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors. Our portfolio includes brands that embody authenticity, innovation, and the potential for long-term growth.
We provide strategic management, patient capital, and operational synergies to help our portfolio companies thrive. By integrating shared services and optimizing distribution networks, we create efficiencies and support sustainable growth.
We follow an evergreen investment philosophy that emphasizes long-term value creation. Our goal is to build multi-generational value through strategic investments in companies with strong market positions and growth potential.
We are headquartered in Louisville, KY, and our investment strategy focuses on nurturing local businesses with the potential to expand nationally.
Our hub and spoke strategy centers around Louisville, KY, creating a network of businesses within a 50-mile radius to maximize synergies. As we grow, this radius will expand to tap into opportunities in surrounding regions.