Equity crowdfunding campaigns for Beer Cartel, CoConspirators and O’Brien closed last week, raising more than $2.8 million between them. We spoke to their founders and directors about what they’ve learnt.
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Are breweries worth their CSF valuations?
A new wave of equity crowdfunding campaigns from brewing industry businesses this year has prompted questions about the valuation and workings of a crowdfunded business.
One Year On…equity crowdfunding
It’s been over a year since a raft of breweries made their debut with equity crowdfunding, including Dainton Brewery and Black Hops. We got in touch with the brewers to find out how the last 12 months have played out.
Devil’s Elbow cancels crowdfund
Devil’s Elbow has cancelled a proposed equity crowdfunding campaign “for a variety of reasons” including finding alternative private investors.
Devil’s Elbow launches equity crowdfund
One-year-old Dubbo brewery Devil’s Elbow is aiming for 1 million litres with an investment through equity crowdfunding on the Birchal platform.
Hawkers launches $1.1 million equity crowdfund
Melbourne’s Hawkers Beer launched a $1.1 million equity crowdfunding campaign today to fund a taproom development and increased capacity.
Holgate Brewhouse crowdfunding raises over $700,000
Victoria brewhouse Holgate is looking to expand capacity to 2.5 million litres a year by investing in packaging and production equipment following a round of equity crowdfunding.
SA and WA licensing regulations restrict equity crowdfunding
Liquor licensing regimes in Western Australia and South Australia are hindering companies thinking about equity crowdfunding in those states, according to industry players including law firm partner Jessica Patterson.
Dainton announces equity crowdfunding campaign
Melbourne’s Dainton Brewery is the latest craft brewery in Australia to announce its intention to launch an equity-based crowdfunding campaign.
Crowdfunding safer down under: Birchal
Australian equity crowdfunding platform Birchal has responded to criticisms of the investment vehicle raised in the UK, saying they did not apply to the Australian market.