Who invested in VinoVest?

Investors on record for VinoVest: Thiel Fellowship.

Who founded VinoVest?

VinoVest was founded by Anthony Zhang (CO-FOUNDER, CEO) and Brent Akamine.

VinoVest

Fine wine is a tangible, collectible asset — authenticated, insured, and stored in bonded warehouses with full ownership.

Fintech Logistics and mobilityThiel Fellowship

Acquired by SStartEngine on March 17, 2026 · Mena FN.

Website: vinovest.co.

X: @vinovest1 · 3,722 followers.

Categories: Fintech Logistics and mobility.

X account age: 7 years.

Domain age: 7 years.

On Recent Funding since: Oct 11, 2026.

About VinoVest

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Recent Funding lists VinoVest under Fintech (also Logistics and mobility). It went through Thiel Fellowship. It was founded by Anthony Zhang and Brent Akamine. It was acquired by StartEngine in March 2026.

TIMELINE · MILESTONES

VinoVest | 2645 days on the record

@vinovest1

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Funding rounds

March 17, 2026
Acquired by SStartEngine
Source: Mena FN
September 24, 2019
X account created
July 27, 2019
Website created
Date unknown
TThiel Fellowship · accelerator or program
Source: thielfellowship.org

Founders and team

AZ
Anthony Zhang CO-FOUNDER, CEO

source: vinovest.co
BA
Brent Akamine CO-FOUNDER

source: vinovest.co

Investors

TThiel Fellowshipaccelerator

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Questions and sources

VinoVest: questions and answers

Who invested in VinoVest?: Investors on record for VinoVest: Thiel Fellowship.
Who founded VinoVest?: VinoVest was founded by Anthony Zhang (CO-FOUNDER, CEO) and Brent Akamine.

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