BrewDog Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,120

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A
  • (Rumor/Speculation)

BrewDog General Information

Description

Operator of a craft beer and hospitality company intended for consumer enjoyment and experiential dining. The company operates breweries, bars, and restaurants, offering a wide range of core and seasonal beers and direct-to-consumer sales through taprooms and online channels, incorporating brewery tours, food pairings, and branded experiences, enabling beer enthusiasts and casual consumers to access distinctive beer styles, social venues, and related merchandise.

Contact Information

Website
www.brewdog.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Clyde Offices, 2nd Floor
  • 48 West George Street
  • Glasgow G2 1BP
  • Scotland, United Kingdom
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Primary Industry
Beverages
Other Industries
Accessories
Clothing
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • Clyde Offices, 2nd Floor
  • 48 West George Street
  • Glasgow G2 1BP
  • Scotland, United Kingdom
+44

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BrewDog Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
23. Merger/Acquisition 15-Jul-2026 Rumor/Speculation Profitable
22. Merger/Acquisition 02-Mar-2026 Completed Profitable
21. Secondary Transaction - Private 12-Feb-2024 Completed Profitable
20. Later Stage VC Completed Profitable
19. Secondary Transaction - Private Completed Profitable
18. Equity Crowdfunding 06-Aug-2021 Completed Profitable
17. Equity Crowdfunding 01-Jan-2021 Completed Profitable
16. Later Stage VC 01-Sep-2020 Completed Profitable
15. Later Stage VC 01-Apr-2020 $402M Completed Profitable
14. Equity Crowdfunding 13-Feb-2020 $611K $402M Completed Profitable
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BrewDog Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Operator of a craft beer and hospitality company intended for consumer enjoyment and experiential dining. The company op
Beverages
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1,120 As of 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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BrewDog Competitors (16)

One of BrewDog’s 16 competitors is Oedipus Brewing, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Oedipus Brewing Corporate Backed or Acquired Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Five Points Brewing Company Angel-Backed London, United Kingdom
London Brewing Company Corporation London, United Kingdom
Breckenridge Brewery Corporate Backed or Acquired Littleton, CO
Northern Monk Brew Private Equity-Backed Leeds, United Kingdom
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BrewDog Patents

BrewDog Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-201705282-D0 Apparatus and method for producing an alcoholic beverage Inactive 31-Mar-2017
GB-201705290-D0 Improvements Inactive 31-Mar-2017
GB-201612949-D0 Improvements in or relating to brewing Inactive 26-Jul-2016
GB-201612532-D0 Improvements in or relating to brewing Inactive 19-Jul-2016
GB-201711584-D0 Improvements in or relating to brewing Inactive 19-Jul-2016 C12C11/11
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BrewDog Former Investors (8)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Kuorrokveik Adventure Capital Venture Capital Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
Monday Capital (VC) Growth/Expansion Minority
Pearl Gray Equity Partners Impact Investing Minority
Scottish Enterprise Growth/Expansion Minority
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BrewDog Investments & Acquisitions (8)

BrewDog’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with Brewery (BrewDog / Budweiser). The deal was made on 20-Sep-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Brewery (BrewDog / Budweiser) 20-Sep-2023 Joint Venture Beverages
BrewDog Japan 06-Sep-2021 Joint Venture Beverages
BrewDog (10,000 Acres Kinrara Estate in Cairngorms, Scotland) 01-Jan-2020 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Berlin 05-Apr-2019 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
Caffe Canto Bistro 08-Oct-2018 Buyout/LBO Restaurants and Bars
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BrewDog Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Brewdog Employee Benefit Trust Ellon, United Kingdom 2022
Brewdog Ireland Dublin, Ireland 2018
Brüdog Sweden Malmo, Sweden 2012
The Draft House London, United Kingdom 2009

BrewDog FAQs

  • When was BrewDog founded?

    BrewDog was founded in 2006.

  • Where is BrewDog headquartered?

    BrewDog is headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of BrewDog?

    BrewDog has 1,120 total employees.

  • What industry is BrewDog in?

    BrewDog’s primary industry is Beverages.

  • Is BrewDog a private or public company?

    BrewDog is a Private company.

  • What is BrewDog’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for BrewDog is .

  • How much funding has BrewDog raised over time?

    BrewDog has raised $441M.

  • Who are BrewDog’s investors?

    Kuorrokveik Adventure Capital, , Monday Capital (VC), Pearl Gray Equity Partners, and Scottish Enterprise are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in BrewDog.

  • Who are BrewDog’s competitors?

    Oedipus Brewing, The Five Points Brewing Company, London Brewing Company, Breckenridge Brewery, and Northern Monk Brew are some of the 16 competitors of BrewDog.

  • When was BrewDog acquired?

    BrewDog was acquired on 15-Jul-2026.

  • Who acquired BrewDog?

    BrewDog was acquired by Tilray Brands.

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