Full Glass Wine Co. Acquires Bright Cellars; Raises $14M Series A
April 4, 2024
Full Glass Wine Co., a Los Angeles-based brand acquisition and management firm, closed a $14 million Series A led by Shea Ventures and acquired Bright Cellars, a direct-to-consumer subscription wine service headquartered in Milwaukee. The deal expands Full Glass Wine Co.'s DTC subscription portfolio (joining Winc and Wine Insiders) and supports the company's strategy to centralize operations, marketing, and technology across its multi-brand platform.
- Buyers
- Full Glass Wine Co., Shea Ventures
- Targets
- Bright Cellars
- Platforms
- Full Glass Wine Co.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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