# Waters Edge Wineries

We are a nationwide premier winery franchise in the US.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/waters.edge.wineries
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:162756
- Last updated: 2026-06-24T05:01:31Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-24T13:07:27Z

## Quick facts
- In 2012 we pivoted completely our business model and created the first-ever urban winery.
- Founded the first location in 2004
- 15 wineries franchised around the country.
- Clear signs of product-market fit.
- Finished last year with over $800K in revenue.
- BevGraph partnership in place.
- Made Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies for 4th year in a row.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:122328: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:122327: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Investor memos
- Steven Alavi: https://wefunder.com/memos/feed/185520-waters-edge-wineries-investment-memo

## Story
Own a Share of America’s Urban Winery FranchiseTo watch the full video interview at the top of the page, please click here. “Bringing the winery ownership experience to communities across 15 U.S. states.” 15 current locations expanding towards 50!The OpportunityWhen it comes to winemaking, the United States is at the forefront of the conversation. The U.S. wine industry is a $107 billion market (Statista), making it the largest wine market in the world. Amongst the best vineyards in the world are located in the country.“Most U.S. wineries are clustered in just six states, but Waters Edge Wineries is changing that—bringing the winery experience to communities across the country through a scalable urban winery franchise model.”Our Proven Model You don’t need a vineyard to own a winery with us. We import top-quality grape juice (called grape must) from famous regions like California, France, Italy and many others. Each franchise then crafts, bottles, and serves wine produced on-site, in welcoming tasting rooms of about 4,000–5,000 sq ft.Guests love being part of the experience — they can even create their own custom labels for their bottles.Traction That Tells the Story“Waters Edge Wineries runs 15 urban winery locations nationwide, with four years of strong growth and Inc. 5000 recognition. FY 2024 revenue hit ~$825K with ~85% gross margin and positive EBITDA. Our flagship in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma grew from $1M in year one to $2.6M in 2024, backed by 1,500+ wine-club members providing recurring revenue.”Business Model at a GlanceRevenue Streams:Why Invest NowInvestment Terms:Early-bird price: $1.00/share for first $100K (post-money ~$3.346M vs pre-money ~$4.18M valuation).Standard price $1.25/share thereafter.Minimum investment: $100. Campaign closes on December 31, 2025.Bonuses for $1K+ investors before September 30, 2025:Investor Perks:Use of Funds“Funds will be used to drive targeted digital marketing to franchise prospects in underserved states, hire a Franchise Development Lead to speed up sales, and scale operations with enhanced CRM, training, and onsite support systems.”The Financial SnapshotAwards our wineries have earnedOur Vision for Growth & Investor ReturnsWaters Edge Wineries is on a strategic path to expand to 50 locations within the next three years, strengthening our national presence and brand value. This growth trajectory is designed to position us as an attractive acquisition target for a larger franchise portfolio company.Our goal is to create a meaningful liquidity event for investors within 3-5 years, offering the potential for not only recovering the initial investment but also achieving a healthy return as our valuation increases. By investing today, you’re joining us at a pivotal moment—one that could lead to significant upside as we scale and position Waters Edge Wineries for long-term success.“The Microbrewery Effect Craft beer exploded because it gave consumers a local, authentic, and social experience. No one has done that for wineries, until now. We’re bringing the same disruptive energy to wine.”

## FAQ
1. **Good day , for investors if we invest in the current campaign are quarterly distributions in the form of dividends forecasted ? As well in terms of the 3-5 trajectory of a potential Acquisition is that the only point where investors could see a ROI ? Thank you for your time &a...**
   - Hi Gregory - my apologies for the delayed response. I do not normally look at this board for inquiries - but I will try to be more diligent about checking it. Anytime you would like to email me directly, please feel free to use ken@watersedgewineries.com. To address your question, we do not plan on paying dividends. We are a growth company, reinvesting our capital into the acceleration of our growth. The projection is to raise enough capital to accelerate growth to around 50 units within 3-5 ...
2. **Hi Ken, I'm interested in investing as a wine lover. Just one question please: the "details" tab shows that your business had a 800k+ revenue last year, but operating at a 100k+ loss. Could you give a brief recap on how the almost-1MM cost was spent on?**
   - Hi Katia, Thank you for investing in us and for your inquiry. All of our financial information is available on Wefunder and you should be able to review it to address your questions. If you have difficulty locating it, please let the support team know at Wefunder and they can assist. I hope that helps!
3. **Hi Ken, Would you be able to tell me the 2025 revenue and profit details- unaudited. Thank you**
   - Hi Scott - Sorry for the delayed response, but our CPA has not yet given me the green light that all the figures are entered for 2025, I was hoping to have an answer by now. As soon as I can get the figures, I will let you know - it should be any time.

## Team
- Ken Lineberger (President)
- Art DeCaro (Director of Training)
- Mark Mitzenmacher (Director of Operations)

## Recent posts
- Final 48 Hours — Last Chance to Increase Your Position (2026-02-04T19:14:35Z)
- Final Weeks — Waters Edge Wineries Round Closes February 6 (2026-01-26T19:33:18Z)
- With decades in finance and operations, I’ve focused on creating value through disciplined growth and strong performance. Waters Edge Wineries aligns perfectly—combining sound business fundamentals with meaningful guest experiences. It’s a brand built to scale and endure. (2025-11-14T22:52:38Z)
- How We Bring the World’s Wines to Every Community (2025-11-12T19:20:24Z)
- “We’re building more than wineries — we’re creating experiences that bring people together. Every new location is another community discovering the joy of wine culture, and when our owners succeed, we all win.” (2025-11-05T22:35:54Z)
-  (2025-11-03T21:40:29Z)
- New Interview: Our Founder Shares What’s Next for Waters Edge Wineries 🍷 (2025-10-21T21:03:19Z)
- We’re Live on Wefunder—Investor Visibility & Early-Bird Opportunity! (2025-09-09T23:22:39Z)
- We Hit Our First Funding Milestone – Here’s What’s Next (2025-08-01T21:27:40Z)
- Waters Edge Wineries Early Investor Round Closes 4/30 (2025-04-18T19:35:05Z)
- Investor Update: More Growth & Just Over a Month Left in Our Raise! 🍷🚀 (2025-03-28T18:48:58Z)
- Waters Edge Wineries Investor Updates (2025-03-07T20:02:19Z)
- Exciting Growth & How You Can Help Spread the Word! (2025-03-04T23:16:02Z)

## Q&A
- Q: Hi Ken, Would you be able to tell me the 2025 revenue and profit details- unaudited. Thank you
  - A: Hi Scott - Sorry for the delayed response, but our CPA has not yet given me the green light that all the figures are entered for 2025, I was hoping to have an answer by now. As soon as I can get the figures, I will let you know - it should be any time.
- Q: Hi Ken, I'm interested in investing as a wine lover. Just one question please: the "details" tab shows that your business had a 800k+ revenue last year, but operating at a 100k+ loss. Could you give a brief recap on how the almost-1MM cost was spent on?
  - A: Hi Katia, Thank you for investing in us and for your inquiry. All of our financial information is available on Wefunder and you should be able to review it to address your questions. If you have difficulty locating it, please let the support team know at Wefunder and they can assist. I hope that helps!
- Q: Good day , for investors if we invest in the current campaign are quarterly distributions in the form of dividends forecasted ? As well in terms of the 3-5 trajectory of a potential Acquisition is that the only point where investors could see a ROI ? Thank you for your time & breakdown .
  - A: Hi Gregory - my apologies for the delayed response. I do not normally look at this board for inquiries - but I will try to be more diligent about checking it. Anytime you would like to email me directly, please feel free to use ken@watersedgewineries.com. To address your question, we do not plan on paying dividends. We are a growth company, reinvesting our capital into the acceleration of our growth. The projection is to raise enough capital to accelerate growth to around 50 units within 3-5 years. Our projected EBITDA at that point will be attractive to an outside company looking to purchase emerging brands. Our ideal suitor would be a larger franchise platform company that is in the Food & Beverage (F&B) or hospitality spaces. There are many of these platform companies looking to buy emerging brands who have reached a certain momentum. If and when that happens, they would buy our all of our investors at an agreed upon multiple and create a liquidity event for all of us. Let me know if you have any further questions Gregory!