Aurify Brands is a NYC-based high-impact investment platform focused on opportunities in the hospitality, restaurant, and
health & wellness sectors that capitalize on evolving consumer preferences and positively impact people’s lives.

 

  • We are entrepreneurs and operators. We are passionate about identifying promising, next generation concepts and investing alongside talented fellow entrepreneurs to create sustainable, long-term businesses and brands.

  • Aurify Brands was founded in 2005 and has grown to become New York City’s largest independent restaurant operator by creating, acquiring and growing exceptional brands.

  • Aurify Brands has earned its place as a preeminent operator / partner in the hospitality industry, with extensive operational experience, years of brand building, a vast network of industry professionals, access to culinary and creative talent, and proprietary deal flow.

  • Our experience spans a broad range of asset types and transactions including start-up ventures, high growth brands, distressed M&A, special situations and investing in and developing hospitality enabling technologies.

  • We have invested more than $200mm into hospitality and related technology companies, helping to build strong platforms and thriving businesses.

Platform

We don’t just invest in and run companies. We have spent our entire careers creating content that appeals to broad audiences. Our approach to content creation has resonated with consumers and has resulted in the creation of great brands and businesses. Over the years, we have become leaders in innovation and hospitality and have established extensive ties throughout the industry with founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, professional services, and consumers. 

With over two decades of brand creation experience, we have developed unique skill sets that cannot be easily replicated. 

  • Brand Builders

  • Innovative Thinkers

  • Experienced Managers

  • Value Creators

We bring unique access based on our relationships.

  • Proprietary Deal Flow

  • Tech & Ops Platform

  • Network of Strategic Partners

 

Team

  • JOHN RIGOS


    Co-CEO Aurify Brands


    20+ Years Hospitality Operations, Strategy and Finance 


    University of Pennsylvania, INSEAD

  • ANDY STERN


    Co-CEO Aurify Brands


    20+ Years Hospitality Operations and Investing Technology + Branding

    
Vanderbilt University

  • Teddy Wasserman

    Partner, Aurify Brands

    20+ years investment banking, real estate and growth equity

    Williams College