Brewdog, the Scottish craft beer giant, is reportedly up for sale after the company brought in financial experts to explore options, including a potential breakup of the business, according to BBC Business. The decision comes as the company navigates a "challenging economic climate," aiming to secure its long-term sustainability, a Brewdog spokesperson stated.
Founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, Brewdog boasts breweries and pubs globally, including approximately 60 locations in the UK, as reported by BBC Business. Consultants from AlixPartners have been engaged to oversee the sales process. The company's move follows a year of cost-cutting measures and operational efficiencies implemented in 2025, as stated by the Brewdog spokesperson.
In other news, Cuba announced the postponement of its annual cigar fair due to fuel shortages, as reported by Euronews. The event, a key gathering for cigar aficionados and distributors worldwide, was delayed by Habanos S.A., the global monopoly on Cuban cigar sales, to maintain its quality standards. The island has been experiencing prolonged blackouts in recent weeks, according to Euronews. No new date has been set for the 26th edition of the fair.
Meanwhile, in the tech world, Stacy Brown-Philpot, former CEO of TaskRabbit, is focusing her venture capital firm, Cherryrock Capital, on overlooked founders, as reported by TechCrunch. Brown-Philpot identified a gap in the market for access to capital for underinvested entrepreneurs building software companies at the growth stage. "When I left TaskRabbit, I took some time off to figure out what was next and saw this gap in the market, which was access to capital, particularly for underinvested entrepreneurs," she told TechCrunch.
Also in the tech sector, Alta, an app inspired by the movie "Clueless," is partnering with the brand Public School to integrate styling tools into websites, according to TechCrunch. The company, founded by Jenny Wang, raised $11 million in a round led by Menlo Ventures last year. Alta allows users to create digital closets and virtually try on clothes using AI innovations.
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