Founders of VEEV Spirits® Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

VEEV Spirits Founders, Carter and Courtney Reum Honored Among 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at the 2015 Builders + Innovators Summit

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) recognized the founders of VEEV Spirits, Carter and Courtney Reum, as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2015 at its Builders + Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, California on October 14-16.

Goldman Sachs selected the Reum brothers among their top 100 entrepreneurs from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. This marks the second consecutive year that the Reums have been honored.

“Last year, we were honored at the Builders + Innovators Summit, and we are thrilled to be recognized again this year,” said co-founder Courtney Reum, along with brother Carter Reum. “We started VEEV with a dream of creating a spirit that was sustainably produced, versatile, and simply put, a better way to drink. After seeing the success of VEEV along with our growing line of VitaFrute Organic Cocktails, we have found that consumers crave fresh, inventive ingredients and better tasting spirits. We look forward to continuing to innovate and breaking industry norms for many years to come.”

In 2007, the Reum brothers decided to leave their successful careers in investment banking to pursue their dream to create a category‐defining spirit that offered a Better Way To Drink™. What began as a two-man startup quickly grew into one of the fastest growing independent spirit brands in the country. VEEV went on to be honored as an Inc 500 Fastest Growing Private Company in America, named one of Beverage Information’s Rising Stars, and was the recipient of the Technomic Fast 50 Award. In 2012, the brand launched its newest line – VitaFrute™ Cocktails by VEEV, the first line of organic ready-to-drink cocktails, which quickly earned the title of the fastest growing ready-to-drink cocktail on the market.

"We are honored to recognize Courtney Reum and Carter Reum as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2015," said David Solomon, Co-Head of Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. "This is an exciting time for entrepreneurs. This is the fourth year that we’ve hosted the Builders + Innovators Summit and continue to be amazed by what happens when a diverse group of seasoned and emerging business leaders -- the builders and innovators – come together to discuss how to drive innovation, create jobs, and build enduring organizations."

For more than 145 years, Goldman Sachs has been advising and financing entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses. In addition to honoring 100 entrepreneurs, the summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by Goldman Sachs experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

About VEEV® Spirits LLC

VEEV® Spirits LLC was founded by brothers Courtney Reum and Carter Reum. What started as a two-man startup, in 2007, grew into one of the best-selling independent liquor brands in the U.S. VEEV Spirits was ranked amongst the 250 fastest growing companies and brands in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine (September 2011) and won the Technomic Fast 50 Award in 2013.

Founded on the philosophy of A Better Way to Drink™, the Reums created VEEV Spirit as a better alternative to vodka by using only the best ingredients including the Brazilian açaí berry prickly pear, acerola cherry and other natural ingredients. They also implemented sustainable business practices, a philosophy that VEEV upholds and promotes in everything they do.

VEEV Spirits is an active member of 1% for the Planet®, where 1% of topline sales are donated to environmental initiatives and crafted in the only distillery in America that operates on renewable wind powered energy, VEEV is also proud to be The World’s First Carbon Neutral Spirit®.

In 2012, VEEV Spirits launched Organic VitaFrute™ Cocktails by VEEV®, the first line of organic ready-to-drink cocktails. At under 125 calories per serving and 15% ALC/VOL (30 proof), VitaFrute Cocktails are made with all-natural ingredients and can enjoyed by simply pouring over ice.

To learn more, visit www.veevlife.com. Find a bottle near you by visiting veevlife.com/find. Follow @VEEV on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Source: VEEV Spirits LLC

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