The global brewing industry is expanding beyond traditional beer, with new companies entering the market for coffee, spirits, and brewing technology. This list reflects that diversity, featuring startups from Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Established players like BrewDog have attracted significant investment, raising $279.4M to date. Newer ventures are also growing quickly, such as PickUp Coffee which secured $46M in funding since its founding in 2022.
Below is our list of 10 Brewing startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50BrewDog creates a wide range of craft beers, distributing its distinctive bottled and canned brews around the world. The brewery built its global brand on a punk rock ethos and a successful direct-to-consumer sales model.
| Headquarters | Ellon, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | James Watt, Martin Dickie |
| Funding Amount | $279.4M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | TSG Consumer Partners, Uday Kumar Bangalore Shivaraman, RML Capital, Monday Capital, Amelia Manderscheid |
PickUp Coffee offers affordable, high-quality espresso and milk-based beverages across the Philippines. Their tech-enabled coffee stands and delivery service aim to make specialty coffee a daily convenience for everyone.
| Headquarters | Taguig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Jaime González Fernández |
| Funding Amount | $46M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Antler, FJ Labs, Saison Capital, Venturi Partners, Argor Capital |
Sleepy Owl Coffee provides a range of at-home coffee products for the Indian market, from their signature brew bags to instant coffee. The brand is focused on making specialty-grade coffee convenient and accessible for daily consumption.
| Headquarters | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ajai Thandi, Arman Sood, Ashwajeet Singh |
| Funding Amount | $7.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital, Utsav Somani, AngelList India, Capital Advisors Group |
Innis & Gunn brings a novel approach to brewing by maturing its Scottish beers in spirit casks for added flavor. This process is showcased in their flagship beer, The Original, which is rested in single malt whisky barrels.
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, Scotland |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | Dougal Sharp |
| Funding Amount | £20.6M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Equity Crowdfunding |
| Top Investors | L Catterton, Pario Ventures |
Yeastime builds retrofittable ultrasound technology designed to accelerate the fermentation process for food and beverage producers. The company's hardware can increase fermentation speed by up to 30%, helping businesses in brewing and biotechnology improve their production efficiency.
| Headquarters | Rome, Lazio, Italy |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Pierfrancesco Mazzolini |
| Funding Amount | €850k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | CDP Venture Capital, Big Idea Ventures, EIT Food, MassChallenge Switzerland, Farming Future |
Thrive brews a range of flavored non-alcoholic beers that also serve as functional sports drinks. Their products are designed to aid in post-exercise recovery by replenishing the body with proteins and carbohydrates.
| Headquarters | Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | €1M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Soudal |
Titanic Distillers produces a range of Irish whiskeys from their historic distillery in Belfast. They also offer unique tours and tasting experiences for visitors, celebrating the city's rich shipbuilding heritage.
| Headquarters | Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | £5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Whiterock Finance |
Otter Barista builds automated robotic coffee machines that produce high-quality, fresh drinks. Their robotic brewing system offers businesses a way to serve consistent, barista-quality coffee with efficiency.
| Headquarters | Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | MYR260k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | NEXEA Venture Capital & Angel Investors, MYStartup |
Estonian brewery Puhaste produces a diverse range of craft beers, from IPAs to rich porters. They have built a reputation on a quality-first approach and an ever-expanding portfolio of distinct flavors.
| Headquarters | Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Lauri Eidermann |
| Funding Amount | €555.6k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Equity Crowdfunding |
| Top Investors | — |
AB InBev brews and distributes a vast portfolio of beer, including some of the world's most recognized brands. Their lineup features iconic names like Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona, cementing the company's position as a top global consumer products firm.
| Headquarters | Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
