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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey - 100 Proof from Tennessee Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey – 100 Proof from Tennessee

Shelbyville, United StatesFounded 2016eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $1–2.5B Last recorded · 2024
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Uncle Nearest

Uncle Nearest is a premium whiskey brand that honors the legacy of Nathan 'Nearest' Green, an African American master distiller who played a pivotal role in the history of Tennessee whiskey. The company operates in the alcoholic beverage market, specifically focusing on high-quality, handcrafted whiskey. Uncle Nearest serves a diverse clientele, including whiskey enthusiasts, collectors, and connoisseurs, both in the United States and internationally. The business model revolves around the production and sale of premium whiskey, available through various retail locations, online platforms, and the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Revenue is generated through direct sales of whiskey, merchandise, and distillery tours. Uncle Nearest also engages in strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance brand visibility and market reach.

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At a glance

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Shelbyville, United States
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierColt$25–100M revenue

Investors

3 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • East Chop Capital
  • Strand Equity Partners
  • Hybridge Capital Management
Team profiled 3 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States100%
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Web traffic by country
32K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States79.4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom9.7%
🇯🇵 Japan3.4%
🇮🇳 India3.4%
🇨🇦 Canada3.4%
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