Ventures Form

America is 70-percent minority, including women and BIPOC, yet a very small fraction of the brands in the spirit industry are minority founded and owned. And of those small few, an even smaller percentage have the funding needed to achieve success. We are here to help change that. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion aren’t buzz words for us… it’s how our company and brands were built, and it remains a core part of our ethos. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FUND HERE...or if you're ready to apply, go ahead and dive in.

We are looking for the next Uncle Nearest:

BIPOC and/or Female founded, owned and led company
Currently seeking Series A and Series B
$2MM minimum investment
Minimum 3,500 9-liter cases sold annually

Tell us about your company

Company

Website/URL

Year Launched

Please choose a relevant product segment(s). Check all that apply

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First Name

Last Name

Email Address

What percentage of the founding member(s) are women or BIPOC? What percentage of current ownership are women or BIPOC?

Notes of Interest about Founders

Why do customers love your brand? What makes it special?

What brought you into the spirits business? Do you see this as a lifelong business or is your end goal to grow and then sell this business? (Please note: There is no right or wrong answer but understanding your desire is helpful.)

Briefly describe your product (include price point):

How can a partnership with Uncle Nearest Venture Fund help your company grow?

Annual Revenue

Current Markets/Distributors

Annual Case Volume

Attach supporting information (e.g. press clippings, sell sheets, marketing deck, CIM, etc.)?

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Ventures Form

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Are you of legal drinking age?