Joe Canterbury

Founder | Chaucer Global

📍 Austin, Texas, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2020
Operator-angel🌍 United States
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Co-Founder | Board Member
Jun 2020
Through the premium experience of play, food and music, Topgolf inspires people of all ages and skill levels – even non-golfers – to come together for playful competition. Guests can enjoy point-scoring golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots on a TV screen in their hitting bay. Topgolf venues feature a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, groups, golf tournaments and instruction. Topgolf Southeast Asia (TG SEA Development Pte., Ltd.) has exclusive and long-term development and operating rights for Topgolf within Southeast Asia in the following territories: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines. TG SEA Development is a Singapore-based, privately-held organization established for the sole purpose of developing and operating Topgolf in Southeast Asia.
Co-Founder | Board Member
May 2019
Originating from the UK in 1999, Topgolf is a community driven sports entertainment concept – a mix of gaming, elevated food & drink offerings as well as entertainment in one venue. Since 2005, Topgolf has launched international venues in USA, Australia, Mexico, Dubai and now in China. There are over 70+ venues worldwide. Topgolf enters China in 2021 with first international urban, indoor concept Lounge by Topgolf. Featuring VIP Swing Suite rooms with over 80+ golf and non-golf gaming options, Pan-Asian cuisine, craft cocktails as well as a 9-hole minigolf, Lounge by Topgolf is the perfect experience no matter the occasion. The full Topgolf flagship venue will be launched in Chengdu in late 2022. For more news: www.topgolf.cn
Co-Founder | Board Member
May 2019
Sports Entertainment Asia, Ltd. ("SEAL") is the exclusive franchisee for Topgolf across Greater China
Co-founder | Board Member
Jun 2017
Board Member
Feb 2017
BrighterBeauty™ provides Next Generation Retail Experiences At the intersection of beauty, science and technology, BrighterBeauty™ creates customized skincare solutions designed to meet the skincare needs of our busy urban consumers. BrighterBeauty’s patented 3A Technology™ supports a proprietary product line. 8-Minute Rejuvenation™ Treatment This is the new “Me Time” break in the day. BrighterBeauty enables customers to make the most of small moments. Customers enjoy recharging in our centers amidst modern life’s requirements for balancing work, family and personal goals. Data Driven Decision Making Visia® Facial Imaging, provides customers with a third-party skin assessment that provides data and insights into current skin status and measures results achieved within the program. Individually Designed Programs with Freshly Blended Solutions Individually customized formulations for the 8-Minute Rejuvenation™ sessions are blended freshly on each visit to one of Shanghai’s BrighterBeauty™ Centers. Through data driven and custom blended solutions, BrighterBeauty™ is committed to help modern urban consumers achieve their individual skincare goals. Why We Love This Space China’s “skintellectuals” are some of the most knowledgeable skincare consumers in the world. Moving at the speed of China, balancing the responsibilities of having a successful career, being a supportive spouse, parent, child and friend is never easy. Our customers look for solutions that deliver results and fit their dynamic schedules. Leaping forward with China Skincare is no longer just for women, men in China are increasingly confident about skincare and are willing to invest their time and money in skincare routines. Designing effective, efficient and experiential “Next Generation” skincare solutions for both genders of busy urban customers is our goal. BrighterBeauty™ is proud to be a Leaping Bunny™ Certified brand in China. Come Empower Your Beauty!
early stageRetail
Board Member
May 2015
Technology meets CPG best describes HeatGenie™, a revolutionary self-heating solution changing the way people consume hot beverages. HeatGenie’s safe, patented technology allows CPG brands the ability to offer ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages that heat themselves in 2 minutes, in single-serving, one-use cans. HeatGenie makes it possible for brands to provide what on-the-go consumers want – hot, delicious coffee, tea, soup, bone broth, hot chocolate, sake and more, anytime anywhere. HeatGenie is the only company able to deliver a solution that is intuitive, safe, fast, compact, recyclable and low cost. The efficient heater integrates into standard beverage cans and allows consumers to enjoy their beverage “hot when they want it” with the twist of the lid. HeatGenie’s partnerships with CPG brands around the globe are currently finalizing commercialization and entering the marketplace. The company delivers to brands the most effective solution for consumers who are increasingly looking for innovation, portability and convenience. For more information about HeatGenie, visit www.heatgenie.com
Mentor | Investor
2014
SKU is an accelerator program for stellar consumer product startups. Startup companies with market-validated consumer products apply to our accelerator program to receive the resources and relationships that they require to become breakout successes and household names. SKU surrounds those stellar startups with a wraparound infrastructure of seasoned entrepreneurial mentors, customized educational content, advanced operations support, and access to funding.
mid stageManufacturing
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2020
Co-Founder | Board Member
Jun 2020
Through the premium experience of play, food and music, Topgolf inspires people of all ages and skill levels – even non-golfers – to come together for playful competition. Guests can enjoy point-scoring golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots on a TV screen in their hitting bay. Topgolf venues feature a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, groups, golf tournaments and instruction. Topgolf Southeast Asia (TG SEA Development Pte., Ltd.) has exclusive and long-term development and operating rights for Topgolf within Southeast Asia in the following territories: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines. TG SEA Development is a Singapore-based, privately-held organization established for the sole purpose of developing and operating Topgolf in Southeast Asia.
2019
Sports Entertainment Asia, Ltd. (SEAL): Topgolf Greater China Franchisee
Board Member & Co-Founder
May 2019
Co-Founder | Board Member
May 2019
Originating from the UK in 1999, Topgolf is a community driven sports entertainment concept – a mix of gaming, elevated food & drink offerings as well as entertainment in one venue. Since 2005, Topgolf has launched international venues in USA, Australia, Mexico, Dubai and now in China. There are over 70+ venues worldwide. Topgolf enters China in 2021 with first international urban, indoor concept Lounge by Topgolf. Featuring VIP Swing Suite rooms with over 80+ golf and non-golf gaming options, Pan-Asian cuisine, craft cocktails as well as a 9-hole minigolf, Lounge by Topgolf is the perfect experience no matter the occasion. The full Topgolf flagship venue will be launched in Chengdu in late 2022. For more news: www.topgolf.cn
Co-Founder | Board Member
May 2019
Sports Entertainment Asia, Ltd. ("SEAL") is the exclusive franchisee for Topgolf across Greater China
Sports Entertainment Asia, Ltd. (SEAL): Topgolf China Franchisee
Board Member & Co-Founder
May 2019
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