Fundraising Fox

Winc

Los Angeles,, US · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

Founders & leadership

BS
Brian SmithCo-founder
GM
Geoffrey McFarlaneCo-founder
GM
Geoff McFarlane
MT
Mark T. Lynn
XO
Xander Oxman
PD
Patrick DeLongExecutive
MT
Matthew ThelenExecutive

Board

XW
Xiangwei WengBoard director
AP
Alesia PinneyBoard director
KBKent Bennett
Kent Bennettin𝕏Board directorPartner at Bessemer Venture Partners
SO
Shuhei OhashiBoard director
LJ
Laura JoukovskiBoard director

Investors · 4

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Amplify.LALos Angeles · $500K – $5M
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Multiplier CapitalWashington · $3M – $15M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$10MraisedJun 2021 · 27 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Winc Academy raises $3M to train 20k IT professionals in Europewincacademy.com · Jan 2022
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.

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Vivino1046 shared keywords
Firstleaf871 shared keywordsFirstleaf sources and delivers curated wines to consumers based on their taste preferences, using technology to match bottles to individual palates. The company operates a direct-to-consumer wine subscription and retail service.
Instacart833 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.

Companies competing with Winc for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Amsterdam’s Winc Academy raises $3 million, aims to skill-up 20,000 IT professionals - Tech.eutech.eu · Jan 2022Winc Academy raises $3 million to train 20,000 IT professionals in Europeprnewswire.com · Jan 2022Winc Academy raises $3M to train 20k IT professionals in Europewincacademy.com · Jan 2022Winc, encouraged by e-commerce growth, files to go publicmodernretail.co · Oct 2021Data-driven Winery Winc Raises Over $5.3M in Equity Crowdfundingthespoon.tech · Mar 2020Winc and Ready, Set, Food! top Los Angeles' recent funding newshoodline.com · Jul 2019Winc Raises $17.5M in Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · May 2016

Frequently asked questions

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.
How much funding has Winc raised?
Winc has disclosed $10M raised across 1 round.
Where is Winc headquartered?
Winc is headquartered in Los Angeles,, US.