Diageo

Diageo is a prominent global beverage alcohol company known for its extensive portfolio of premium brands in spirits, beer, and wine. Formed from the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness in 1997, it ranks as one of the leading producers of branded premium spirits. Diageo's diverse array of brands includes well-known names such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Baileys, and Guinness. The company is also involved in the production and marketing of beer and wine, and it holds a significant stake in Moet Hennessy, a subsidiary of LVMH, as well as a majority interest in India's United Spirits. This strategic positioning allows Diageo to maintain a strong presence in the global beverage market.

Chris Cable

Director - Data, Analytics and Strategic Planning

28 past transactions

Ritual Zero Proof

Acquisition in 2024
Ritual Zero Proof is the first spirit alternative distilled in America that echoes the taste and smell of spirits.

Pulpex

Series C in 2023
Pulpex is a developer of innovative fiber packaging technology that produces paper bottles made from wood pulp. The company focuses on creating sustainable packaging solutions using materials derived from renewable feedstocks and responsibly managed forests. Its technology allows for standard recycling processes without the need for new infrastructure, making it compatible with existing filling systems at an industrial scale. By offering manufacturers eco-friendly packaging options, Pulpex aims to significantly reduce their environmental impact while promoting sustainability in the packaging industry.

Don Papa Rum

Acquisition in 2023
Don Papa Rum is a producer of dark rum based in Makati City, Philippines, specifically from the sugarcane region of Negros Occidental. The rum is distilled and aged in American oak barrels, resulting in a product with a long, rich-textured finish. Its flavor profile includes notes of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits, crafted through a meticulous process of harvest, fermentation, and distillation. The brand emphasizes the artistry involved in blending these elements to create a unique and enjoyable rum experience.

Balcones Distilling

Acquisition in 2022
Balcones Distilling is a Texas-based beverage manufacturing company specializing in the production and marketing of a diverse array of spirits, including single malt whiskey, bourbon, rum, and cask strength varieties. The company focuses on creating whiskeys that cater to the unique taste preferences of consumers, adjusting flavors to accommodate the region's temperature fluctuations. Balcones Distilling is committed to crafting high-quality spirits that reflect the rich heritage and distinctiveness of Texas.

Vivanda

Acquisition in 2022
Based on 30 years of culinary research, food and sensory science, Vivanda has created a classification to standardize and qualify the anatomy of a given food item as it relates to an individuals “Taste” - the food genome. Using proprietary algorithms, Vivanda matches taste and texture preference of an individual with any recipe, beverage or food product and delivers contextualized recommendations through an API enabled customer experience management platform.

Loyal 9 Cocktails

Acquisition in 2021
Loyal 9 Cocktails is a ready-to-drink beverage brand that specializes in vodka-based cocktails and seltzers. The brand features a variety of flavors, including lemonade, mixed berry lemonade, and watermelon lemonade, catering to consumers seeking convenient and flavorful alcoholic options. With a focus on quality ingredients and refreshing combinations, Loyal 9 Cocktails aims to provide a unique drinking experience for those looking for a portable and enjoyable beverage choice.

Lone River

Acquisition in 2021
Lone River is a beverages-based company that provides refreshment drinks. Lone River Ranch Water brings an easy-drinking twist to Texas’ classic cocktail. Lone River products, including Original, Spicy, Rio Red Grapefruit hard seltzer, are sold across Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, Alabama and Florida.

Chase Distillery

Acquisition in 2020
Chase Distillery creating gin and vodka from potatoes grown on farms.

Aviation Gin

Acquisition in 2020
Aviation American Gin is a producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in the production of handcrafted gin, utilizing a blend of botanicals sourced globally. Aviation Gin is known for its commitment to quality, crafting their products in small batches to ensure a distinctive flavor profile suitable for various cocktail recipes.

Seedlip

Acquisition in 2019
Seedlip, billed by its founder Ben Branson as the world’s first distilled non-alcohol spirit.

Belsazar

Acquisition in 2018
Belsazar GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the production of premium vermouth, a fortified wine blend made from regional wines, herbs, and brandy. The company's product lineup includes various styles of vermouth—specifically Belsazar Red, Belsazar White, Belsazar Dry, and Belsazar Rosé. With a focus on quality ingredients, Belsazar aims to modernize the appreciation of vermouth as a versatile aperitif, appealing to contemporary tastes while honoring traditional methods.

Casamigos Tequila

Acquisition in 2017
Casamigos, the fastest growing super-premium tequila brand in the US. Casamigos was created in 2013 by founders Rande Gerber, George Clooney and Mike Meldman. The essence of the brand, “made by friends for friends”, is reflected in the name, Casamigos or ‘house of friends’. Since inception Casamigos has received numerous awards and accolades from tequila experts, taste makers and influencers across the US.

Brandhouse Beverages

Acquisition in 2015
Brandhouse Beverages is a privately held company that engages in the production of alcoholic beverages in South Africa.

VinePair

Angel Round in 2015
VinePair operates an online platform that enables wine consumers to discuss, share, and understand about wine and other beverages. It offers weekly titles, newsletters, blogs, and many others. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

United National Breweries

Acquisition in 2015
UNB has a rich and varied history and started out as scattered breweries under the control of various Development Boards, Municipalities and Management Boards and they brewed for their local consumers. These operations were amalgamated under the control of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) by a directive of the Government, in 1990.

Tequila Don Julio SA de CV

Acquisition in 2015
Tequila Don Julio SA de CV is the world's original handcrafted luxury premium tequila. in 1942, our founder don julio gonzález’s passion for tequila pushed him to improve on every aspect of the spirit — from the harvesting to the bottling — all to craft the world’s first luxury premium tequila. made with 100% blue agave plant.

Peligroso Spirits Company

Acquisition in 2014
Peligroso is an award-winning 100 percent blue weber agave tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Founded by two avid surfers, this emerging tequila brand is rooted in the action sports and surfing culture of Southern California. The acquisition of Peligroso will give Diageo an offering in super-premium ($20-$40) tequila, the fastest growing tequila segment in the U.S., according to Nielsen. With a popular cinnamon variant, Peligroso benefits from consumer interest in flavored spirits in other categories like vodka and whiskey.

Sichuan Chengdu Shuijingfang Group Company

Acquisition in 2013
Sichuan Chengdu Shuijingfang Group Company is produces liquor.

Ypióca Agroindustrial

Acquisition in 2012
Ypióca Agroindustrial specializes in the production and sale of cachaça, a traditional Brazilian spirit distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. The company is known for its premium Ypioca brand, which serves as the base for Brazil's national cocktail. In addition to cachaça, Ypióca also produces various flavored beverages and wines, catering to a diverse market within the alcoholic beverage sector.

Meta Abo Brewery Share Company

Acquisition in 2012
Meta Abo Brewery Share Company is manufactures and markets beer.

Mey Icki

Acquisition in 2011
Mey Içki is the leading spirits company in Turkey, specializing in the production of a diverse range of alcoholic beverages. Its product portfolio includes vodka, gin, cognac, brandy, rakı, liquor, wine, beer, whisky, and vermouth. The company's operations are subject to regulatory oversight, as indicated by the Turkish Competition Authority's conditional clearance related to the disposal of certain brands, specifically Hare liqueur and Maestro gin.

Stirrings

Acquisition in 2009
Stirrings is a cocktail company founded in 1997 in Nantucket, now based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying a variety of high-quality cocktail products, including super-premium mixers, Rimmer brand garnishes, and classic bar ingredients. Stirrings is committed to enhancing the cocktail experience by utilizing only the finest ingredients, such as real fruit juice, triple purified water, and cane sugar. This focus on quality allows Stirrings to offer a diverse collection of products that cater to both consumers and businesses seeking superior cocktail solutions.

Ketel One Worldwide

Acquisition in 2008
Ketel One Worldwide is the lofty price of premium vodka brands.

Rosenblum Cellars

Acquisition in 2008
Rosenblum Cellars is produces and distributes zinfandel and Rhone varietals wines.
The Old Bushmills Distillery Co is settled on the banks of the river you'll find the oldest working distillery in Ireland.

Chalone Wine Group

Acquisition in 2005
Chalone Wine Group specializes in the production and distribution of premium table wines sourced from select vineyards across the United States. The company is dedicated to crafting high-quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their origins. By focusing on both production and marketing, Chalone Wine Group aims to deliver exceptional wine experiences to consumers while highlighting the diversity of American viticulture.
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