Ledger. Australian venture funding, tracked

Company

Krones

Coverage

Stories naming Krones. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

Exit / M&A

Diageo Acquires Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur: What This Strategic Move Means for Premium Spirits, Coffee Culture, and the Future of RTD Innovation

Retrospective look at Diageo's 2024 buyout of Australian coffee liqueur maker Mr Black, covering the deal price, brewing process, US market performance, competitor responses, and Diageo's growth plans for the brand.

glassandnote.com 4 Aug 2026 AttaboyBacardiBrown-FormanCompass GroupDiageoKahlúaKetel OneKronesMr BlackNightjarPernod RicardSodexoTia MariaChris MolyneuxTom Petherick
Exit / M&A

Little Creatures Brewing Pty Ltd: A Fremantle Origin Story That Reshaped Australian Craft Beer Culture

Historical profile of the Fremantle craft brewery founded in 2000, covering its rise, its 2012 acquisition by Lion and 2023 sale to Asahi, and its lasting mark on Australian beer culture.

glassandnote.com 19 Jul 2026 Asahi Group HoldingsCSIROCurtin UniversityDatacraftGEAKronesLionLittle Creatures Brewing Pty LtdUniversity of AdelaideUniversity of Western AustraliaWestern PowerHoward CearnsDr Lena ChoiPhil Sexton

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