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Eastside Distilling

NASDAQ: BLNE

Monroe, US · Nevada corporation

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.

Consumer

Founders & leadership

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Lenny GotterFounder
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Christopher MoeChief Financial Officer
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Geoffrey GwinChief Executive Officer
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Steven EarlesExecutive

Board

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Stephanie KilkennyBoard director
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Eric FinnssonBoard director
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Robert GrammenBoard director
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Joseph FreedmanBoard director
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Joseph CaltabianoBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$77.4M disclosed across 13 rounds · 2014–2024

▶$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.

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Eastside Distilling Subsidiary Raises Capital for AI Solution - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Feb 2025Eastside Distilling raises $110,000 through preferred stock and warrants By Investing.comng.investing.com · Dec 2024Eastside Distilling Receives $1.4 Million PPP Loan Approval and Fundingprnewswire.com · Apr 2020Eastside Distilling Closes Equity Raiseprnewswire.com · Jan 2017

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 rounds.
Where is Eastside Distilling headquartered?
Eastside Distilling is headquartered in Monroe, US.