Winemaker Chapel Down crowdfunds for up to £7m to scale up

English company wants to expand North Downs vineyard and ramp up exportsThe English winemaker Chapel Down is asking the public to take part in a fresh funding round worth up to £7m that will help the business expand its vineyard in the North Downs and ramp up exports.It is the Kent company’s latest attempt to tap into investor enthusiasm for homegrown tipples as the democratisation of shareholding grows. Continue reading...