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Highclere Castle Spirits Investments

Colebrook, US · Founded 2017 · Connecticut LLC

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Founders & leadership

Highclere Castle Spirits Investments was founded in 2017 by Adam von Gootkin.

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Adam von GootkinMember of Board of Managers of Sole Manager of IssuerAdam von Gootkin co-founded Onyx Spirits Co., a craft distillery that produced ultra-premium moonshine and whiskey, and authored "Living Proof" (2015). He partnered with the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in 2017 on Highclere Castle Cigar and co-founded Highclere Castle Spirits in 2019, which produces award-winning gin.
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Theodore YangMember of Board of Managers of Sole Manager of Issuer
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Matt WilkersonMember of Board of Managers of Sole Manager of Issuer
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Peter KowalczykMember of Board of Managers of Sole Manager of Issuer

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2021

▶$900KraisedMar 2022 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam von GootkinExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$900K
Amount sold
$900K
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedFeb 2019 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Julii Luxury Brands LLCPromoter
  • Adam von GootkinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Julii Group LLCDirector
  • Matthew WilkersonDirector, Promoter
  • Peter KowalczykExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Theodore YangDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$1.9M
Minimum investment
$100K
Sales commissions
$93.1K
Proceeds to insiders
$746K
Placement agents
Westbury Group LLC
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedAug 2018 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Julii Group LLCDirector
  • Theodore YangDirector, Promoter
  • Adam von GootkinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Matt WilkersonDirector, Promoter
  • Peter KowalczykExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$100K
Proceeds to insiders
$244K
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Highclere Castle Spirits Investments?
Highclere Castle Spirits Investments was founded by Adam von Gootkin in 2017.
How much funding has Highclere Castle Spirits Investments raised?
Highclere Castle Spirits Investments has disclosed $3.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Highclere Castle Spirits Investments headquartered?
Highclere Castle Spirits Investments is headquartered in Colebrook, US.