Overview

Bacchus Capital Management is a San Francisco and New York based investment firm focused on mezzanine and private equity investments in the high growth, recession resistant wine industry. Target portfolio companies are profitable U.S. wineries and wine-related businesses which demonstrate significant growth potential. In addition to being a capital source to its investments, Bacchus offers portfolio companies the operational expertise and unparalleled distribution network relationships of its Principals.

The firm was established in 2007 by Sam Bronfman, Peter Kaufman and Henry Owsley and is managed by the three founding partners. Mr. Bronfman brings over 25 years experience in leading several of the largest wine operations in the U.S. with revenues exceeding $300 million. Messrs. Kaufman and Owsley have over 40 years of combined experience as investment bankers and advisors in structuring and executing $1 billion in complex debt and equity investments.

Mr. Bronfman brings extensive wine industry expertise and access to a wide network of distributors, acquired through leadership positions held at Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines and Diageo Global Wines. Messrs. Kaufman and Owsley bring significant expertise in structuring credit products through their leadership of the Gordian Group, a boutique investment bank focused on restructurings. Mike Jaeger, President of Wilson Daniels, Ltd. is a Senior Advisor to Bacchus Capital, further enhancing the Firm’s operational experience and network of distribution relationships. Mr. Jaeger has served as President of both Vincor International’s U.S. wine business as well as of Constellation Brands, a $5 billion international beverage alcohol producer and the world’s leading wine company.