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Eastside Distilling

NASDAQ: BLNE

Monroe, US · Nevada corporation

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Eastside Distilling produces a range of distilled spirits, including Azuñia tequila, Burnside bourbon and rye whiskeys, Portland Potato Vodka, Hue-Hue coffee rum, and Eastside-branded whiskeys, gin, brandy, and rum. The company also offers ready-to-drink cocktails.

Founders & leadership

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Lenny GotterFounder
CM
Christopher MoeChief Financial Officer
GGGeoffrey Gwin
Geoffrey GwinChief Executive Officer
SE
Steven EarlesExecutive

Board

SK
Stephanie KilkennyBoard director
EF
Eric FinnssonBoard director
RG
Robert GrammenBoard director
JF
Joseph FreedmanBoard director
JC
Joseph CaltabianoBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$77.4M disclosed across 13 of 14 rounds · 1900–2024

▶$1.6MraisedNov 2024 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Geoffrey GwinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joseph CaltabianoDirector
  • Stephanie KilkennyDirector
  • Joseph FreedmanDirector
  • Christopher MoeExecutive Officer
  • Robert GrammenDirector
  • Eric FinnssonDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Sales commissions
$115.9K
Placement agents
Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC
First sale
Nov 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$56MraisedOct 2024 · 123 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric FinnssonDirector
  • Christopher MoeExecutive Officer
  • Robert GrammenDirector
  • Joseph FreedmanDirector
  • Geoffrey GwinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joseph CaltabianoDirector
  • Stephanie KilkennyDirector
Offering amount
$56M
Amount sold
$56M
Minimum investment
$782
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.5MraisedOct 2023 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric FinnssonDirector
  • Robert GrammenDirector
  • Elizabeth Levi-NavarroDirector
  • Geoffrey GwinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephanie KilkennyDirector
Offering amount
$6.5M
Amount sold
$6.5M
Minimum investment
$1.4M
First sale
Sep 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedSep 2019 · 3 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lawrence FirestoneDirector
  • Owen LingleyDirector
  • Geoffrey C. GwinnDirector
  • Steven ShumExecutive Officer
  • Robert ManfredoniaExecutive Officer
  • Shawn WillardDirector
  • Paul F. ShoenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jack PetersonDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.4MraisedFeb 2019 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MICHAEL FLEMINGDirector
  • Steven ShumExecutive Officer
  • JACK PETERSONDirector
  • SHELLY SAUNDERSDirector
  • Heim MelissaExecutive Officer
  • Grover WickershamExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew SzotDirector
  • Trent DavisDirector
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
Jan 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedJun 2017 · 44 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven ShumExecutive Officer
  • Melissa HeimExecutive Officer
  • Grover T. WickershamExecutive Officer, Director
  • Trent D. DavisDirector
  • Michael M. FlemingDirector
  • Allen BarteldExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Minimum investment
$650
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedJan 2017 · 30 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven EarlesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Melissa HeimExecutive Officer
  • Steven ShumExecutive Officer
  • Trent D. DavisDirector
  • Michael M. FlemingDirector
  • Grover T. WickershamExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$900KraisedSep 2016 · 6 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Grover T. WickershamDirector
  • Lawrence J. HirsonDirector
  • Steven ShumExecutive Officer
  • Trent D. DavisDirector
  • Samuel Jay HarkinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Martin KunkelExecutive Officer
  • Michael M. FlemingDirector
  • Steven EarlesExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$900K
Minimum investment
$75K
First sale
Sep 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$20.4Mvaluation at IPOAug 2017 · $4.50/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Eastside Distilling do?
Eastside Distilling produces a range of distilled spirits, including Azuñia tequila, Burnside bourbon and rye whiskeys, Portland Potato Vodka, Hue-Hue coffee rum, and Eastside-branded whiskeys, gin, brandy, and rum. The company also offers ready-to-drink cocktails.
Who founded Eastside Distilling?
Eastside Distilling was founded by Lenny Gotter.
How much funding has Eastside Distilling raised?
Eastside Distilling has disclosed $77.4M raised across 13 of its 14 known rounds.
Where is Eastside Distilling headquartered?
Eastside Distilling is headquartered in Monroe, US.