Napton Cidery secures £134.8k for craft cider expansion

Craft cider producer Napton Cidery Limited has raised an estimated £134.8k to support its operations in Southam. The company focuses on creating natural, vegan, and gluten-free beverages using 100% pure apple juice. These ingredients are sourced from traditional, unsprayed orchards to maintain a craft production standard.

Founded in 2016, the business addresses consumer demand for additive-free cider through multiple sales channels. It operates a direct-to-consumer model via its physical cidery and an online shop. Additionally, the company supplies draught cider to a network of pubs, bars, and wholesalers.

This latest investment follows a consistent history of capital raises over the last seven years. In April 2023, the company completed two funding tranches of £30.5k and £89.5k. These followed a £202.9k round in February 2022 and a £229.7k round in March 2021. Earlier activity includes a £59.5k raise in March 2020 and an £80.5k raise in October 2019.

The company reached a valuation of £8.2m in February 2019 during a funding round that secured £822.5k. The most recent share allotment took place in February 2026, with the corresponding documentation filed in May 2026.

Financial records for the year ended 28 February 2025 show that Napton Cidery Limited employs seven members of staff. The business continues to operate from its base in Southam where it processes its traditional orchard fruit.