The latest funding initiative from BrewDog braeks new ground: for the first time, a combined equity and bond crowdfunding raise has been launched. You can now own an equity stake in BrewDog, the brewery behind Punk IPA, or alternatively you can lend the brewer money through the ‘BrewDog Bond’ and they’ll pay you back over four years, with 6.5% interest.
Equity: invest a minimum of £95 for two equity shares in BrewDog and join the existing 30,000 equity investors. This will entitle you to benefits such as brew days and discounts as well as a stake in the business.
Bond: invest from £500 in the BrewDog Bond and get a fixed-rate cash return of 6.5% gross interest per annum over a four year term. Bondholders will be entitled to rewards including discount in the bars and online store.
Established by James Watt, Martin Dickie and one dog, BrewDog has grown into a business that employs over 350 people, ships beers to over 50 countries, operates 32 bars worldwide and had an operating profit of £3.9 million in 2014. It is now raising investment to:
- Build a bigger brewery and create 130 new jobs
- Open new UK bars and a craft beer focused hotel
- Develop its beer range
- Establish a UK import and distribution channel
- Establish a USA-based brewing operation
- Launch a craft distillery
- Build a sour beer facility
- Grow its international bar division
- Invest in environmental technologies
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