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Winc

Los Angeles,, US · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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Winc is a subscription wine club that matches members to wines based on a palate-preference quiz and delivers monthly bottles to their door. Customers can rate wines to refine future recommendations, buy individual packs without a membership, and access member perks like discounts and free shipping.

Founders & leadership

BS
Brian SmithFounder
GM
Geoffrey McFarlaneCo-founder
GMGeoff McFarlane
Geoff McFarlaneFounder
MTMark T. Lynn
Mark T. Lynn
XOXander Oxman
Xander OxmanFounder
PD
Patrick DeLongExecutive
MT
Matthew ThelenExecutive
ML
Mark LynnFounder

Board

XW
Xiangwei WengBoard director
AP
Alesia PinneyBoard director
KBKent Bennett
Kent BennettBoard directorGeneral Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
SO
Shuhei OhashiBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2020–2021

▶$10MraisedJun 2021 · 27 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xiangwei WengDirector
  • Patrick DeLongDirector
  • Matthew ThelenExecutive Officer
  • Alesia PinneyDirector
  • Brian SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laura JoukovskiDirector
  • Kent BennettDirector
  • Shuhei OhashiDirector
  • Geoffrey McFarlaneExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$14M
Amount sold
$10M
Minimum investment
$10K
Sales commissions
$800K
Placement agents
The Benchmark Company, LLC
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Winc do?
Winc is a subscription wine club that matches members to wines based on a palate-preference quiz and delivers monthly bottles to their door. Customers can rate wines to refine future recommendations, buy individual packs without a membership, and access member perks like discounts and free shipping.
Who founded Winc?
Winc was founded by Brian Smith, Geoffrey McFarlane, Geoff McFarlane, Mark T. Lynn, Xander Oxman.
Who are Winc's investors?
Winc's investors include 500 Global, Amplify.LA, Bessemer Venture Partners, Multiplier Capital, DFF Ventures, Rubio Impact Ventures.
How much funding has Winc raised?
Winc has disclosed $10M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Winc headquartered?
Winc is headquartered in Los Angeles,, US.