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Hawkstone Brewery, based in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England, produces premium lager, cider, vodka, and gin using locally sourced barley, notably from Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm. The family-owned microbrewery, which rebranded from Cotswolds Brewing Co. in May 2022, emphasizes British farming and sustainable brewing, selling its Hawkstone Lager (4.8% ABV) and other spirits directly to pubs, retailers, and consumers across the UK and internationally. Recognized as one of Britain's fastest-growing beer brands, Hawkstone ranked 23rd on The Sunday Times 2025 list of the top 100 fastest-growing British companies. The company's growth was significantly boosted by its 2021 partnership with Jeremy Clarkson, who is a co-owner alongside Johnny Hornby, and is funded through private investment including a significant minority stake sale. Hawkstone Brewery was founded in 2005 by Emma and Rick Keene.
Hawkstone has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $4.8M Pre-Series A in Curious Thing AI in May 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | Curious Thing AI | $4.8M Pre-Series A | Hawkstone | Black Sheep Capital, January Capital, Qualgro, Reinventure |