Naked Wines

Naked Wines is an online wine retailer and wine club founded in the UK in 2008. The company connects wine lovers, known as "Angels," directly with independent winemakers from around the world. Its mission is to provide high-quality wines at fair prices by funding winemakers upfront, which helps eliminate the financial burdens typically passed on to consumers.

The business model is based on crowdfunding, where customers prepay for wine production, allowing winemakers to focus on crafting exceptional wines without financial risks. Naked Wines offers over 2,300 wines from more than 250 independent winemakers across 23 countries. Customers can subscribe to gain exclusive access to wines not widely available, while the company manages all administrative and marketing logistics for the winemakers. Naked Wines also offers "Wine Bonds," a customer-funded loan system that raises capital for winemakers.

With over 706,000 members in the U.S., UK, and Australia, Naked Wines serves a growing community of engaged wine enthusiasts who appreciate quality and support independent producers.