Founders Brewing Co.

Founders Brewing Co. is a brewery company founded in 1996 by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers. The founders took the bold leap of quitting their steady jobs, writing a business plan, and taking out substantial loans to pursue their dream of crafting exceptional beers. After encountering initial challenges and teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, they decided to brew the kind of beer they personally enjoyed: complex, aromatic, and flavorful ales that pushed the limits of conventional taste.

The company's bold approach paid off as it evolved into one of the most highly recognized breweries in the United States. In 2011, Ratebeer.com ranked Founders as the 2nd best brewery in the world and it boasts several beers listed in the top 100 on Beeradvocate.com. Additionally, it was named the 2nd fastest growing brewery in the U.S. in 2009 and received numerous accolades at the 2010 World Beer Cup and the 2010 Great American Beer Festival.

Founders Brewing Co. takes pride in crafting beers for a select audience – individuals who, like the founders themselves, appreciate beers that defy the norm. The company's success is attributed to its dedicated staff and loyal customers, for whom they continually strive to provide world-class beers.

As a potential investment opportunity, Founders Brewing Co.'s track record of growth and recognition in the competitive beer market makes it an attractive prospect for venture capitalists seeking opportunities in the Food and Beverage industry in the United States.