Organic scotch whisky distillery Nc’nean has closed a £2.5m fundraise to support its growth domestically and overseas.
The funding round brings together backing from existing investors alongside new partners, including Lotus Investments and female-focused investment community Lifted Ventures.
Funds would be used to accelerate growth across priority markets including the UK, Germany, France and the US, as well as grow brand visibility and routes to market, and support continued innovation, Nc’nean said.
Nc’nean had delivered “compelling growth” across key export markets, including to the US where revenues were up 37% in 2025, the supplier said.
The investment reflected “growing confidence in Nc’nean’s long-term potential to reshape how the world thinks about whisky from Scotland”, it added.
“Our strategy is to invest in long-term, sustainable value creators and we’re delighted to have made our first UK investment in Nc’nean,” said Lotus Investments commercial director Ashish Bista. “We found a strong alignment between our approach and theirs and look forward to supporting their next phase of growth.”
Helen Oldham, co-founder of Lifted Ventures, added: “The team at Nc’nean is setting a new standard for environmentally responsible whisky production. Their dedication to sustainability, quality, and authenticity makes them an inspiring addition to our portfolio.”
Nc’nean was founded by Annabel Thomas in 2013, with its distillery becoming operational in 2017.
Its flagship Organic Single Malt whisky is sold in Waitrose, on Ocado and via specialist retailers including Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange.
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