# Winery Exchange

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/winery-exchange

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Novato, US
- Website: www.wineryexchange.com
- Total disclosed funding: $31M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 11, 2009)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Winery Exchange Inc. is a digital platform that streamlines transactions within the wine industry, connecting wineries, distributors, and retailers through innovative solutions tailored to enhance operational efficiency.Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Novato, US, Winery Exchange Inc. specializes in providing a digital platform for the wine industry. The founder, Peter Byck, has a background in the wine sector and has been pivotal in guiding the company. Winery Exchange has completed five deals, and its latest funding round was a SERIES B, raising USD 0.90 mn from Startup Capital Ventures, bringing the total raised to USD 0.90 mn with a current valuation of USD 82.50 mn.Winery Exchange Inc. offers a digital platform designed to facilitate transactions in the wine industry. Their core services include inventory management, sales analytics, and customer relationship management, catering specifically to wine producers and sellers. The platform addresses the challenges of supply chain management, sales optimization, and customer engagement, serving a customer base that includes boutique wineries, mid-sized distributors, and retail establishments across North America and Europe.The revenue model of Winery Exchange Inc. is based on a subscription system that grants clients access to a variety of business tools and features. Clients can subscribe to different tiers depending on their needs, which may include premium features like advanced analytics. Additional revenue streams may arise from partnerships with wholesalers and retailers, facilitating seamless transactions between wine producers and the market. Pricing plans for individual services have not been publicly disclosed, but the structure is designed to accommodate various operational scales.Winery Exchange Inc. has strategic plans to expand its product offerings and market reach. The company aims to develop new products designed for enhancing transaction efficiency in the wine market. Additionally, they are exploring opportunities to enter new geographic regions, particularly targeting markets in Europe and Asia by 2025. The recent funding from the SERIES B round is expected to support these initiatives, including product development and market expansion efforts. Recently, Winery Exchange Inc. has also been acquired by an unspecified acquirer, though financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 11, 2009, $0.9M — Startup Capital Ventures
- Series B, Oct 15, 2007, $5M — D. E. Shaw & Co
- Series B, Nov 28, 2000, $16M — 3i, Charter Life Sciences, Camden Partners, Venrock, Rothschild Capital Partners
- Series A, Apr 6, 2000, $9M — 3i, Venrock, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Rabobank

## Investors

- 3i (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/3i) — Series A, Series B
- Venrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venrock) — Series A, Series B
- Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-richards-kaplan-foundation) — Series A
- Rabobank — Series A
- Charter Life Sciences (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/charter-life-sciences) — Series B
- Camden Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/camden-partners) — Series B
- Rothschild Capital Partners — Series B
- D. E. Shaw & Co (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/d-e-shaw-co) — Series B
- Startup Capital Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/startup-capital-ventures) — Series B