Virginia Beer
Williamsburg, US · Founded 2012 · Virginia LLC
The Virginia Beer Company is a craft brewery operating two locations in Williamsburg with custom brewing systems, producing both flagship beers and rotating small-batch experimental brews. It also runs a social club and emphasizes community philanthropy.
Founders & leadership
Virginia Beer was founded in 2012 by Christopher Lawrence Smith and Robert Dean Willey III.
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Christopher Lawrence SmithCo-founder
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Robert Dean Willey IIICo-founder
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$1.3MraisedJul 2015 · 14 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedJul 2015 · 14 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Christopher Lawrence SmithExecutive Officer
- Robert Dean Willey IIIExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.6M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Mar 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Virginia Beer do?
- The Virginia Beer Company is a craft brewery operating two locations in Williamsburg with custom brewing systems, producing both flagship beers and rotating small-batch experimental brews. It also runs a social club and emphasizes community philanthropy.
- Who founded Virginia Beer?
- Virginia Beer was founded by Christopher Lawrence Smith, Robert Dean Willey III in 2012.
- How much funding has Virginia Beer raised?
- Virginia Beer has disclosed $1.3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Virginia Beer headquartered?
- Virginia Beer is headquartered in Williamsburg, US.

