What’s Grabbing Investors’ and Wholesalers’ Attention

Dear Client: Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) hosted a webinar titled "Securing Capital for Craft Wine & Spirits Brands," last month, drawing advice from two industry insiders with expertise in finance and venture capital.  The discussion included Kristen Bareuther, president, head of investment at Asahi Group Beverages & Innovation and Michael Manzo, evp and cfo at Winebow. WSWA evp, strategic communications and marketing and Access Craft director Michael Bilello moderated. For some background, the fund Kristen operates was