Cork and Vines Fund I, LP—a premium wine bar, bistro, and lounge concept—has secured a $3.5 million strategic investment from Beneficient, marking a significant milestone in its growth. This institutional backing affirms confidence in the brand's vision to redefine experiential hospitality through chef-driven cuisine and curated wine experiences. With an expansion plan targeting eight locations in five years and an IRR of 20%+, Cork and Vines is positioning itself as a category leader. The flagship location will open at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. The fund remains open to accredited investors with a $250,000 minimum commitment.
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cork and Vines Fund I LP, a high-end, chef-driven wine bar, bistro and lounge concept poised to redefine experiential hospitality, is proud to announce a strategic commitment from Beneficient as part of a broader $3.5 million capital infusion.
This institutional endorsement marks a pivotal milestone for Cork and Vines Fund I, LP, underscoring investor confidence in the brand's vision and growth trajectory. Beneficient's direct allocation of $3.5 million commitment, signals powerful third-party validation of the fund's investment thesis: experience-driven brands are the next wave of high-return ventures.
"Beneficient's involvement is more than a financial commitment-it's a strategic alignment with our vision of bringing elevated culinary and wine experiences to America's most discerning markets," said JC Clow, Founder and Managing Partner of Cork and Vines. "Their partnership further cements our institutional credibility and accelerates our path to scaling this concept across the Southwest."
The Cork and Vines Fund I, LP targets an IRR of 20%+, offers a 5% preferred return, and is backed by an expansion plan spanning eight locations in five years, starting with its flagship in Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center-a prestigious Simon property, which is a high- traffic location emblematic of the brand's premium positioning.
As institutional capital continues to flow into experience-based ventures, this partnership with Beneficient sets Cork and Vines apart as a category leader. The team's proven hospitality expertise, paired with a disciplined growth and capital strategy, presents investors with a rare
opportunity to participate in a premium, scalable concept with significant upside.
About Cork & Vines
Cork and Vines is a premier wine bar, bistro and lounge a culinary destination designed for the modern luxury consumer. Combining sommelier-level wine curation with chef-crafted small plates in architecturally inspiring spaces, the concept elevates traditional wine bar experiences into memorable lifestyle moments. The fund is currently open to accredited investors, with a minimum commitment of $250,000.
About Beneficient
Beneficient is a publicly traded financial services firm focused on providing alternative asset liquidity and trust solutions. Its investment in Cork and Vines reflects the firm's forward-looking approach to partnering with emerging experience-based enterprises that show exceptional promise in return potential and consumer resonance.
Media Contact
Linda Clow, Cork and Vines Fund I, LP, 1 714-498-8489, [email protected], https://www.corknvines.com/
SOURCE Cork and Vines Fund I, LP
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