Joining its lineup of craft beer, spirits and kombucha brands, Founders First has spent $1.5 million to buy Kangaroo Island Distillery.
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Founders First pursues venue model
After making a $1.5 million investment in Potters Brewery in the Hunter Valley, Mark Haysman tells Brews News how the hospitality and venue network that Founders First is building will help its craft brands’ long term strategies.
Brews News Week: Balter Loses Its Planet Status
Pete joins Matt in Brisbane to discuss a huge week in Aussie beer news including the sale of Balter to CUB.
Scale up without selling out says Founders First CEO
As an IPO looms for the craft accelerator Founders First, in which it hopes to raise $17.5 million, CEO Mark Haysman discusses its stock market debut, inner workings and ethos.
Founders First backs alcoholic kombucha brand K.BOOCH
Craft accelerator Founders First has topped a busy few weeks of investments by backing Victorian alcoholic kombucha brand K.BOOCH.
Slipstream Brewing partners with Founders First
Hot on the heels of craft accelerator Founders First’s investment in Ballistic Beer, it has partnered up with another Queensland brewery, Slipstream Brewing Co in Yeerongpilly.
Brews News Week: Not Suitable For Kids
Pete and Matt cover a huge week in beer news, including the sale of GABS Hottest 100, IBA looking to join ABAC and drama with the NSW container scheme.
Founders First partners with Brisbane’s Ballistic Brewing
Craft beverage accelerator Founders First has continued its investment into independent craft breweries, today announcing a partnership with Brisbane-based Ballistic Brewing.
Second Melbourne brewpub in the works for Jetty Road
Plans for a second Melbourne brewpub from Jetty Road Brewery have been submitted, as the brewer accelerates growth plans following support from Founders First.
Growth plans in the works as FogHorn invests in wholesale
Newcastle’s FogHorn Brewery has invested in a rebrand and canning capabilities as it looks to move into the wholesale market.