Bevvy secures £1m in seed funding led by sports figures to expand its digital whisky platform.
The funding round was led by rugby players including Pierre Schoeman and values the business at more than $17m.
Bevvy operates a digital platform for whisky enthusiasts to discover and rate spirits. The application connects collectors and drinkers across multiple countries.
Whisky application Bevvy has secured £1m in a seed funding round led by a group of Scottish rugby players, including Pierre Schoeman. The latest capital injection values the business at more than $17m.
Founded in 2021, the company will direct the funds toward enhancing user experience and expanding platform features. The raise also saw participation from an undisclosed US investor.
Bevvy anticipates launching a Series A funding round late next year as it continues to scale its global community.
From the founder
"We are thrilled to welcome this group of investors, whose enthusiasm for whisky and commitment to our vision to own this space globally, will help us build Bevvy into a truly unique, worldwide platform. This funding marks a pivotal moment for Bevvy as we scale our efforts to meet the needs of the ever-growing whisky community."
Laurie Black
co-founder and Head of Whisky at Bevvy
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Bevvy operates a digital platform for whisky enthusiasts to discover and rate spirits.