Location: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (US)
Company Description:
A privately held family
investment company, The 1777 Company was founded on 07.07.16 in historic South
Norwalk, CT. Passionate about ongoing community development, we are
transforming an 11,000 sq. ft. 1940’s former battery factory into a mixed-use
industrial space and innovation center, and intimate live music venue and café.
We are a unique new company
fusing old-school marketing practices with modern technology platforms and
focused on consumer-centric innovation. Centered around a ‘pay-it-forward’
mindset, our goal is to invent, build and/or restore American brands.
Our portfolio of
investments is focused on brands with $1-5MM in annual revenue. Today, our
investment portfolio exceeds $13MM and includes EBOOST® Energy
Drinks, St Johns Fragrance Company™,
The 25th Gift Company™ and The Americana's Collective™.
West Indies Bay
Company, Inc. is a 70-year-old “start-up” that makes its home on St. Thomas in
the U.S. Virgin Islands. In June 2015, the company transitioned to new owners
and we are rebuilding its classic brand, St Johns Bay RumTM sold
under The St Johns Fragrance CompanyTM
into an authentic lifestyle brand.
Today, the classic scent
of St Johns Bay RumTM is sold in aftershave, soaps and cologne, is
found in fine men’s stores, independent apothecaries, better gift shops in the
U.S and the Caribbean. It’s also a favorite among professional barbers. Fans
from around the world shop our online store regularly and visit our company
store on St. Thomas.
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