# Distill Ventures

> Distill Ventures is a VC fund backing Food and Beverage and Wine And Spirits. See 21 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 21
- Last investment: Feb 2024
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/distill-ventures/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DistillVentures
- Website: https://www.distillventures.com/

Distill Ventures is a VC fund in London focused on Food and Beverage and Wine And Spirits. Distill Ventures provide investment and support for spirits entrepreneurs who want to create the global drinks brands of the future. They are an independent venture built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs – because they believe the most exciting innovation in the drinks industry is coming from founder-led brands.They created Distill Ventures tobe the perfect partner for ambitious entrepreneurs who are creating the global brands of the future. Between them, they have years of experience working with businesses of all types and they have a deep understanding of, and passion for, drinks. They know the challenges facing founder-led businesses and they are committed to using this experience to support your founding team and grow your brand.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food and Beverage | 15 | 71% |
| Wine And Spirits | 14 | 67% |
| Winery | 9 | 43% |
| Art | 2 | 10% |
| Craft Beer | 2 | 10% |

7 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 11 | 52% |
| Seed | 3 | 14% |
| Funding Round | 2 | 10% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 7 | 33% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 19% |
| Australia | 2 | 10% |
| Denmark | 1 | 5% |
| The Netherlands | 1 | 5% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Frank Lampen | Partner, Chief Tasting Officer & CEO | 5 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/frank-lampen |
| Dan Shrimpton | Managing Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dan-shrimpton |
| Kamuti Kiteme | Managing Director | 5 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kamuti-kiteme-75a2 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UME Plum Liqueur | UME Plum Liqueur is handcrafted using all-natural plums, dark cherries, and grapes. |  | Pre-Seed | Feb 20, 2024 |  |
| Jackson McCrea Whiskey | Jackson McCrea Whiskey manufactures finest cocktail recipes that elevate and celebrate the essence of the spirit. |  | Pre-Seed | Feb 20, 2024 |  |
| CASA J Tequila | CASA J fine tequila blanco was established to recognize the creative, self-sufficient individuals who promote our culture and is owned by Mexican women. CASA J strives to modernize the tequila tradition with a contemporary feminine perspective dedicated to excellence in quality and craft while promoting our artisan communities in Jalisco. |  | Pre-Seed | Apr 27, 2023 |  |
| Lodestar | Lodestar is a pre-launch American Whisky created by relatives and members of the entertainment business. |  | Pre-Seed | Apr 27, 2023 |  |
| Tanica | Tanica combines herbal herbs with one-fourth of the alcohol percentage of ordinary spirits such as vodka or gin. In addition to discovering a simple way to make our favorite drinks like spritzes, mojitos, and margaritas, we wanted to find a healthier approach to drinking that would leave us with "no anxiety." We have always been adamantabout choosing Australian-made items that are naturally and artificially flavored. |  | Pre-Seed | Apr 27, 2023 |  |
| Idle Hands | Idle Hands is a brand of flavored tequila. |  | Pre-Seed | Apr 27, 2023 |  |
| Pimentae | Because we live in London, we are all too familiar with the contemptuous reactions to the mention of tequila. The shot-fueled lifestyle in the United Kingdom has resulted in far too many nights that individuals would rather forget. Enough was enough, so we set out to demonstrate the enchantment that tequila can give when properly balanced. What isour goal? To change the way people drink tequila! We're creating bar-quality cocktails that are enticing and adventurous, while also celebrating the beauty and complexity of tequila. Our bottles, wrapped in custom artwork, tell the story of our brand, its Mexican history, and its ingredients. It aims to establish a brand centered on experience, sustainability, and community. Our events enable us to bring this to life and immerse you in it. |  | Pre-Seed | Apr 27, 2023 |  |
| Lot 42 | Lot42 is a premium ready-to-drink line that strives to elevate and broaden the pre-made cocktail experience. Lot42 was founded by co-founders, life partners, and beverage industry veterans Chris MacDonald and Dale Milliken with the goal of generating positive, open-minded experiences that enable consumers to be their best selves, without judgment. |  | Pre-Seed | Sep 07, 2022 |  |
| Lot 42 | Lot42 is a premium ready-to-drink line that strives to elevate and broaden the pre-made cocktail experience. Lot42 was founded by co-founders, life partners, and beverage industry veterans Chris MacDonald and Dale Milliken with the goal of generating positive, open-minded experiences that enable consumers to be their best selves, without judgment. |  | Pre-Seed | Sep 07, 2022 |  |
| Kromanti Rum | Kromanti is a spiced Caribbean rum developed in 2020 by a father-daughter team originating from the Kromantis, an enslaved African clan. Cashain David and Danielle David of the Kromanti Distillery & Blending House have created a signature rum mixed with the sweet and tart flavors of the Tamarind fruit, as well as cinnamon and nutmeg. |  | Pre-Seed | Sep 07, 2022 |  |

10 of 21 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Distill Ventures invest in?

Distill Ventures invests primarily in Food and Beverage, Wine And Spirits and Winery startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 21 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Distill Ventures?

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### Who are the partners at Distill Ventures?

The team at Distill Ventures includes Frank Lampen (Partner, Chief Tasting Officer & CEO), Dan Shrimpton (Managing Director) and Kamuti Kiteme (Managing Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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