Bear Fight Whiskey announced the launch of a community crowdfunding round, inviting the public to invest directly in the brand’s next phase of growth.

Bear Fight Whiskey is choosing to expand its table of believers, opening up the opportunity for customers, fans, and supporters to become investors alongside the founding team as true partners. The crowdfunding campaign will be supported by investor and creative partner Gabriel Macht, alongside Anthony Moniello, co-CEO of Next Century Spirits and founder of Bear Fight Whiskey. Original founding investors include Matthew Bronfman and Seth McFarlane.

Investment opportunities will be available through FundWorthy, with early-access investment windows and limited-time bonus share incentives available prior to the public launch. The campaign is open to U.S. residents over the age of 18, with participation available to both accredited and non-accredited investors. The campaign is planned to run six to eight weeks through mid-March, giving the community a limited window to join.

“Bringing on investors isn’t something we take lightly,” Macht said in a news release. “We’re raising to grow the business, but we were intentional about how we do it. Instead of keeping ownership behind closed doors, we want to invite in the people who believe in what we’re building and make something meaningful together.”

Funds raised through the campaign will be used to scale brand awareness, accelerate national marketing efforts, strengthen on- and off-premise distribution, and support continued innovation as Bear Fight Whiskey expands its footprint across the U.S. Full campaign details, including timing, terms, and eligibility, may be found here.

UPDATE: early-access incentives available for a limited time. These include bonus shares for investors who participate early:

• 20% bonus shares for investments made between February 9 – February 12
• Tiered bonus shares starting at 5% for $2K+, scaling up to 15% for $10K+

Investor Incentives: 

Silver Investor ($1,000): Private social media community

Strategic Investor ($5,000): Silver perks + priority access to future offerings + branded gift

Anchor Investor ($10,000): Strategic perks + annual call with brand team + facility tour & tasting

Cornerstone Investor ($20,000): Anchor perks + priority participation in future financings + in-person tasting with Gabriel Macht

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About Bear Fight Whiskey

Crafted for both seasoned whiskey aficionados and newcomers alike, and founded in 2022 by Next Century Spirits co-CEOs Anthony Moniello and Rob Mason, Bear Fight Whiskey is an award-winning Next Century Spirits whiskey brand. For more information, visit www.bearfightwhiskey.com.

About Next Century Spirits

Next Century Spirits (NCS), headquartered in Zebulon, North Carolina, is a full-service distilled spirits and marketing company specializing in the development of spirits for its owned brands, private label clients, and bulk supply. The NCS portfolio includes Nue Vodka, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Bear Fight Whiskey, Numbskull and others. For more information, visit https://www.nextcenturyspirits.com/.