# Top 50 Wine and Spirits Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded wine and spirits startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.1B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/wine-and-spirits-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Ferovinum** Ferovinum is a fintech platform providing working capital and stock management software built specifically for the wine and spirits industry](https://millionrounds.com/company/ferovinum) Ferovinum is a fintech platform providing working capital and stock management software built specifically for the wine and spirits industry *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$573M** last round Jun 2025
- 2 [**Googut Wine & Spirits**](https://millionrounds.com/company/googut-wine-and-spirits) *Founded* - China **$149M** last round Mar 2019
- 3 [**CVH Spirits** CVH Spirits crafts and distributes spirits, including single malts, blends, wines, gin, tequila, and liqueur.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cvh-spirits) CVH Spirits crafts and distributes spirits, including single malts, blends, wines, gin, tequila, and liqueur. *Founded* 2023 East Kilbride, United Kingdom **$92M** last round Sept 2024
- 4 [**Preferabli** Preferabli is an AI-driven personalization and recommendation software company based in Syracuse, New York.](https://millionrounds.com/company/preferabli) Preferabli is an AI-driven personalization and recommendation software company based in Syracuse, New York. *Founded* 2012 Syracuse, United States **$33M** last round Mar 2026
- 5 [**Tannico** Tannico is a e-commerce platform that provides wines and premium spirits in Italy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tannico) Tannico is a e-commerce platform that provides wines and premium spirits in Italy. *Founded* 2012 Milano, Italy **$26M** last round Jun 2020
- 6 [**Ardgowan Distillery** Ardgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ardgowan-distillery) Ardgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits. *Founded* 2016 Inverkip, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Bright Cellars** Bright Cellars is a Milwaukee-based wine subscription company founded in 2014 by MIT graduates Richard Yau and Joe Laurendi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bright-cellars) Bright Cellars is a Milwaukee-based wine subscription company founded in 2014 by MIT graduates Richard Yau and Joe Laurendi. *Founded* 2014 Milwaukee, United States **$23M** last round Nov 2022
- 8 [**Santé** Santé is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing an AI-powered point-of-sale (POS) operating system tailored for liquor stores, sp](https://millionrounds.com/company/sante) Santé is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing an AI-powered point-of-sale (POS) operating system tailored for liquor stores, sp *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$23M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**Green Light Distribution** Green Light Distribution is a Dallas-based distributor and wholesaler of alcoholic beverages, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-light-distribution) Green Light Distribution is a Dallas-based distributor and wholesaler of alcoholic beverages, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Fort Lauderdale, United States **$21M** last round Jun 2024
- 10 [**Plain** Plain develops focuses on developing a this-generation web content editor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plain) Plain develops focuses on developing a this-generation web content editor. *Founded* 2013 Berlin, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Feb 2025
- 11 [**Vinfolio** Vinfolio is an online wine store that buys, collects and sells various types of wines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinfolio) Vinfolio is an online wine store that buys, collects and sells various types of wines. *Founded* 2003 San Francisco, United States **$12M** last round Sept 2009
- 12 [**TastingRoom.com** TastingRoom.com provides wine tasting packages and new direct channels for product sampling, marketing, and selling wines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tastingroom-com) TastingRoom.com provides wine tasting packages and new direct channels for product sampling, marketing, and selling wines. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$10M** last round Dec 2010
- 13 [**Vicampo** VICAMPO is an online wine marketplace based in Mainz, Germany, that connects consumers with over 2,500 German and international winemakers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vicampo) VICAMPO is an online wine marketplace based in Mainz, Germany, that connects consumers with over 2,500 German and international winemakers. *Founded* 2012 Mainz, Germany **$9.8M** last round Feb 2016
- 14 [**Next Century Spirits** Next Century Spirits is a distilled spirits and marketing company based in Zebulon, North Carolina, founded in 2018 by Joel Pawlak and Scott Bolin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/next-century-spirits) Next Century Spirits is a distilled spirits and marketing company based in Zebulon, North Carolina, founded in 2018 by Joel Pawlak and Scott Bolin. *Founded* 2018 Raleigh, United States **$9.6M** last round Feb 2026
- 15 [**Onafis** ONAFIS is a French Wine Tech company founded in 2018 by engineer Alexandre Ermenault.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onafis) ONAFIS is a French Wine Tech company founded in 2018 by engineer Alexandre Ermenault. *Founded* 2018 Saint-Herblain, France **$6.4M** last round Jun 2024
- 16 [**Handoff** Chat and voice-based app that instantly recommends and delivers beer, wine, and spirits with the push of a button.](https://millionrounds.com/company/handoff) Chat and voice-based app that instantly recommends and delivers beer, wine, and spirits with the push of a button. *Founded* 2018 United States **$5.8M** last round Jun 2025
- 17 [**Champagne EPC** Champagne EPC is an innovative startup in the Champagne industry, founded in June 2019 by Édouard Roy, Jérôme Queige, and Camille Jullien Gilardi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/champagne-epc) Champagne EPC is an innovative startup in the Champagne industry, founded in June 2019 by Édouard Roy, Jérôme Queige, and Camille Jullien Gilardi. *Founded* 2019 Vindey, France **$5.6M** last round Sept 2022
- 18 [**ISH Spirits** ISH Spirits is a Danish company based in Copenhagen, founded in 2018 by Morten Sørensen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ish-spirits) ISH Spirits is a Danish company based in Copenhagen, founded in 2018 by Morten Sørensen. *Founded* 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark **$5.2M** last round Aug 2022
- 19 [**One Spirits** One Spirits is a beverage manufacturer focusing on the development of liquor and wine products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-spirits) One Spirits is a beverage manufacturer focusing on the development of liquor and wine products. *Founded* 2021 Wonju **$5.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 20 [**BAXUS** BAXUS is a blockchain-based marketplace and technology company founded in 2021 by Tzvi Wiesel and Todd Wiesel, located in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/baxus) BAXUS is a blockchain-based marketplace and technology company founded in 2021 by Tzvi Wiesel and Todd Wiesel, located in New York City. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$5.0M** last round May 2024
- 21 [**Dunnet Bay Distillers** Dunnet Bay Distillers creates spirits which reflect the caithness way.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dunnet-bay-distillers) Dunnet Bay Distillers creates spirits which reflect the caithness way. *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$4.4M** last round Mar 2025
- 22 [**Drync** Drync is a technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2008.](https://millionrounds.com/company/drync) Drync is a technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. *Founded* 2008 Somerville, United States **$3.0M** last round Apr 2014
- 23 [**Salcombe Distilling Company** Salcombe Distilling Company is a British luxury spirits brand established in 2014, known for its award-winning gins and non-alcoholic aperitifs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salcombe-distilling-company) Salcombe Distilling Company is a British luxury spirits brand established in 2014, known for its award-winning gins and non-alcoholic aperitifs. *Founded* 2014 Salcombe, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 24 [**Brewguru** Brewguru is an online beverage store that makes and sells healthy beverages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brewguru) Brewguru is an online beverage store that makes and sells healthy beverages. *Founded* 2017 South Korea **$2.2M** last round Apr 2024
- 25 [**Wineriz** Wineriz is a French software company that provides all-in-one vineyard management solutions for the wine, beer, and spirits industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wineriz) Wineriz is a French software company that provides all-in-one vineyard management solutions for the wine, beer, and spirits industries. *Founded* 2020 Bordeaux, France **$2.1M** last round Jun 2024
- 26 [**Benbecula Distillery** Benbecula Distillery is a new single malt whisky producer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/benbecula-distillery) Benbecula Distillery is a new single malt whisky producer. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Oct 2025
- 27 [**WineFi** Winefi is an investing platform that provides access to skillfully curated selections of excellent wine and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/winefi) Winefi is an investing platform that provides access to skillfully curated selections of excellent wine and spirits. *Founded* 2023 United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Apr 2025
- 28 [**Lost Lantern Whiskey** Lost Lantern Whiskey is a brewing company that focuses on wine and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lost-lantern-whiskey) Lost Lantern Whiskey is a brewing company that focuses on wine and spirits. *Founded* 2018 Middlebury, United States **$2.0M** last round Feb 2025
- 29 [**Minibar Delivery** Minibar Delivery provides on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer & mixers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/minibar-delivery) Minibar Delivery provides on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer & mixers. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$1.8M** last round Jul 2014
- 30 [**RUSSELL DISTILLERS** RUSSELL DISTILLERS is a wine and spirits company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/russell-distillers) RUSSELL DISTILLERS is a wine and spirits company. *Founded* 2013 Edinburgh **$1.4M** last round Mar 2021
- 31 [**Le Petit Ballon** Le Petit Ballon is an online store that offers wine on a subscription basis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/le-petit-ballon) Le Petit Ballon is an online store that offers wine on a subscription basis. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$1.3M** last round Sept 2014
- 32 [**Wineverse** Wineverse is Italy's leading wine e-commerce platform, delighting wine lovers with a selection of more than 1000 exquisite Italian wines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wineverse) Wineverse is Italy's leading wine e-commerce platform, delighting wine lovers with a selection of more than 1000 exquisite Italian wines. *Founded* 2013 Milan, Italy **$1.3M** last round Oct 2014
- 33 [**Chainvine** Chainvine is a London-based blockchain technology company founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chainvine) Chainvine is a London-based blockchain technology company founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Feb 2022
- 34 [**Wine Route** Wine Route engages in white, red, and sparkling wine and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wine-route) Wine Route engages in white, red, and sparkling wine and spirits. *Founded* 2015 Netherlands **$1.2M** last round Aug 2023
- 35 [**DesignWine** DesignWine is the leading digital platform for the italian wine industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/designwine) DesignWine is the leading digital platform for the italian wine industry. *Founded* 2009 Italy **$1.2M** last round Jan 2013
- 36 [**Sporting Wine Club** Sporting Wine Club is a UK-based wine and spirits club and retailer that focuses on exceptional wines and premium spirits, all tied to sporting stories and heritage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sporting-wine-club) Sporting Wine Club is a UK-based wine and spirits club and retailer that focuses on exceptional wines and premium spirits, all tied to sporting stories and heritage. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$811K** last round Mar 2023
- 37 [**The Bordeaux Distilling Company** The Bordeaux Distilling Company is a craft urban distillery established in 2018 by Antoine Gravouil, situated along the Garonne River in Bordeaux's Bacalan district.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-bordeaux-distilling-company) The Bordeaux Distilling Company is a craft urban distillery established in 2018 by Antoine Gravouil, situated along the Garonne River in Bordeaux's Bacalan district. *Founded* 2018 Bordeaux, France **$596K** last round Jul 2022
- 38 [**Arrowtown Drinks** Arrowtown Drinks produces fermented non-distilled drinks, including wine, beer, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arrowtown-drinks) Arrowtown Drinks produces fermented non-distilled drinks, including wine, beer, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages. *Founded* - Hellingly, United Kingdom **$536K** last round Jul 2025
- 39 [**OnTrak Software** OnTrak Software is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in web-based point-of-sale (POS) tracking and management tools for the beverage alcohol distribut](https://millionrounds.com/company/ontrak-software) OnTrak Software is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in web-based point-of-sale (POS) tracking and management tools for the beverage alcohol distribut *Founded* 2004 Cincinnati, United States **$503K** last round Nov 2011
- 40 [**Personal Wine** Personal Wine was founded in late 1999 by Alex Andrawes and Aaron Bulkley.](https://millionrounds.com/company/personal-wine) Personal Wine was founded in late 1999 by Alex Andrawes and Aaron Bulkley. *Founded* 1999 Austin, United States **$439K** last round Aug 2008
- 41 [**inSpiral** Inspiral is a manufacturing company of aluminum screw caps for wine and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inspiral) Inspiral is a manufacturing company of aluminum screw caps for wine and spirits. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$395K** last round Feb 2013
- 42 [**Shelter Distilling** Crafting Adventure in the Heart of the Mountain West Nestled in the heart of the Mountain West, Shelter Distilling is a testament to the fusion of tradition, in](https://millionrounds.com/company/shelter-distilling) Crafting Adventure in the Heart of the Mountain West Nestled in the heart of the Mountain West, Shelter Distilling is a testament to the fusion of tradition, in *Founded* 2016 Mammoth Lakes, United States **$390K** last round Nov 2025
- 43 [**BYBE** Promotion platform for beer, wine & spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bybe) Promotion platform for beer, wine & spirits. *Founded* 2016 Columbus **$350K** last round Jan 2018
- 44 [**Havsjo Delikatesser** The company has a beverage product for liqueur stores, restaurants, higher end consumers who appreciate a great taste of spicy vodka.](https://millionrounds.com/company/havsjo-delikatesser) The company has a beverage product for liqueur stores, restaurants, higher end consumers who appreciate a great taste of spicy vodka. *Founded* 2013 Sweden **$300K** last round Jan 2014
- 45 [**WineSimple** WineSimple offers personalized wines scientifically matched to your palate and delivered to your door.](https://millionrounds.com/company/winesimple) WineSimple offers personalized wines scientifically matched to your palate and delivered to your door. *Founded* 2012 New York, United States **$265K** last round Mar 2014
- 46 [**Around the Bend Beer Co.** We are not renegades.](https://millionrounds.com/company/around-the-bend-beer-co) We are not renegades. *Founded* 2013 Chicago, United States **$255K** last round Jan 2014
- 47 [**Slurp.co.uk** Slurp.co.uk is the fastest growing online wine retailer in the UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/slurp-co-uk) Slurp.co.uk is the fastest growing online wine retailer in the UK. *Founded* 2006 Brackley, United Kingdom **$200K** last round Jun 2006
- 48 [**Quantock Brewery** Quantock Brewery is a family-run microbrewery located in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantock-brewery) Quantock Brewery is a family-run microbrewery located in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset. *Founded* 2008 Taunton, United States **$182K** last round Jul 2013
- 49 [**Cadello** Cadello is a wine and spirit company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cadello) Cadello is a wine and spirit company. *Founded* 2018 Eglisau **$53K** last round Aug 2020
- 50 [**VinePair** VinePair is a leading digital media company based in New York, specializing in drinks culture with a focus on wine, beer, and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinepair) VinePair is a leading digital media company based in New York, specializing in drinks culture with a focus on wine, beer, and spirits. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$50K** last round Jun 2015

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