Jake Whitman

Really Good Boxed Wine is designed to make you think differently about what can go in a box. We scour the globe to find the best winemakers and vineyards in the world, and partner with them to make amazing wine. Then, instead of putting it in a bottle, we put four bottles worth in a box, give you about a 70% discount on what the same wine would cost in bottles, and ship it right to your door. Boxes let us sell premium wine at a reasonable price because we cut out the stuff that makes wine expensive. No heavy bottles, no costly corks. And as a gigantic bonus, our boxed wines have only about 50% the carbon footprint as bottled wines. The technology in your box keeps oxygen out much better than bottles and corks, which means your Really Good Boxed Wine stays fresh for up to six weeks after opening.

We know how hard you have worked to create, manage, and grow your business. You’ve served customers, negotiated contracts, and trained employees - there’s a lot to be proud of. And now, after all these years, maybe youre ready to start your next project or move on to retirement. What happens to the business you’ve spent years of your life growing? Ludlow Capital is an entrepreneurial investment firm looking to acquire a complete or majority stake in a Cincinnati-based company. We are committed to personally investing in, operating, and growing a business in Cincinnati by building on the successes of the previous owner. We want to dive deep into the growth opportunities identified, challenges the business has faced, and values the company has implemented. We want to get to know the management team and employees, and learn from them what has made the company successful and where they see the biggest opportunities for the future. We understand that selling a business is a decision with many emotional, financial, and practical considerations. We want to continue the legacy of a business owner who is ready to move on, but does not want to hand their company off to a faceless investor or fund. Both Jake and Ludlow Capital’s investment partners are committed to building a successful business for the long-term. Thank you for visiting Ludlow Capital. We’d love to start a conversation if you are actively seeking to sell or even just thinking about selling your business. ​ - Jake Whitman, Managing Partner

Founded in 2000, the Queen City Angels (QCA) is the first and oldest angel chapter in the region. We are comprised of more than 191 experienced accredited investors who provide funding, support, and guidance to early-stage growth companies in the Cincinnati area and surrounding region. QCA members, who are current and former entrepreneurs and business executives, draw on their operating and management experience to evaluate opportunities, make investments, and provide on-going mentoring to young ventures with exceptional growth potential. Since 2000, QCA members have directly invested more than $100 million in more than 100 young companies. Follow on capital raised by these companies has exceeded $800 million.