BrewDog's James Watt Was Never a 'Punk'. He's a 'Shameless Corporate Shark'

BrewDog's James Watt was never a 'punk'. He's a 'shameless corporate shark'

I used to live near a lovely pub. It was a little rough round the edges and you’d have to fight for the mic on karaoke nights with the staff, who ran the place like their own ramshackle personal fiefdom. But it occupied golden real estate: a London street corner with a high volume of footfall. Anyway, you already know how this story ends: it got bought and turned into a BrewDog. Now you can get a smash burger there for £16.50. If you lived or wo…

BrewDog Sale Shock: Equity for Punks Investors Face a Hard Reality as CEO Speaks Out

BrewDog has hired AlixPartners to explore options including a sale, putting its 220,000 “Equity for Punks” crowdfunders at risk of losing their investments. CEO James Taylor told investors it remains “business as usual.” The company reported a £37 million loss in 2024. Private equity backer TSG Consumer Partners holds a 21% stake and could take priority in any payout. The post BrewDog Sale Shock: Equity for Punks Investors Face a Hard Reality as…