Champagne-baiting English wine brand invites public investment

Kent-based rosé specialist Folc is opening its doors to public investors as it scales up operations across hospitality, retail and direct sales. The brand has already raised over £870,000 from more than 125 investors and has seen its revenue double in the past year, with wines now served in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. Founded in 2019, Folc operates a négociant model, sourcing grapes from South East growers rather than owning vineyards, and founder Tom Cannon believes English rosé could become one of the country's defining modern wine categories.