The startup offers a brand elevation platform that streamlines logistics, distribution, compliance, and automated tax and customs handling for alcoholic beverage brands. This enables brands to efficiently access new international markets and expand their customer base while managing complex regulatory requirements.
Funding
$7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Expanding into the European alcoholic beverage market presents significant challenges for brands, including navigating complex logistics, distribution networks, regulatory compliance, and varying tax and customs procedures. Many brands struggle to efficiently reach new international customers and manage these complexities, hindering their growth potential.
Solution
Bemakers offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the process of scaling alcoholic beverage brands across Europe, providing solutions for direct-to-consumer (D2C), business-to-business (B2B), and distributor sales. The platform manages logistics, distribution, compliance, and automated tax and customs handling, enabling brands to efficiently access new international markets. Bemakers provides tools for setting up and customizing webshops, managing product listings, processing orders, and integrating with existing e-commerce platforms like Shopify. The platform also facilitates connections with distributors and streamlines order management, allowing brands to maintain existing relationships while exploring new market opportunities.
Target Audience
Bemakers primarily targets ambitious alcoholic beverage brands seeking to expand their reach across Europe, including distilleries, wineries, and breweries looking to streamline distribution, manage compliance, and increase sales.
Features
- B2B e-commerce platform (Bemakers Trade) to showcase products to industry buyers
- Direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce solutions with customizable webshops
- Integration with existing B2B platforms such as Faire & Ankorstore
- Access to tax warehouses across Europe for efficient distribution
- Automated excise duty calculation and reporting across operating markets
- Unified distributor management and direct sales opportunities
- Management of compliance with international excise, VAT, and recycling regulations
- Tools for creating and managing product listings across multiple platforms
- Integration with Shopify for existing e-commerce setups