Slovenia-based Family Estate Winery Babie, a historic 240-year-old premium wine producer, has officially joined FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program to raise over $1 million in funding. The capital will enable the family-owned winery to modernize its production infrastructure and meet an expanding export agreement with Watson’s Wine, one of the largest wine importers in Hong Kong.

The funding will be allocated toward upgrading outdated bottling equipment, acquiring essential bottling materials, and constructing a new state-of-the-art wine cellar. These enhancements aim to improve production efficiency and maintain the high quality of the winery’s offerings while supporting large-scale exports to international markets.

“We are pleased to welcome Family Estate Winery Babie into our LaunchUp program,” said Hesham Zreik, CEO of FasterCapital. “Their vision for growth, combined with centuries of wine-making tradition, represents exactly the kind of heritage-meets-innovation opportunity we value.”

Zreik added, “By supporting the modernization of their production capabilities, we’re helping them bridge the gap between legacy craftsmanship and global scalability.”

Izidor Alojzij Babič, Owner and General Manager of Family Estate Winery Babie, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Joining LaunchUp gives us the resources and network to elevate our winery to a new level. This funding is not just about scaling; it’s about preserving the integrity of our craft while expanding our reach globally.”

With roots deep in Slovenian viticulture and a strong commitment to sustainable, high-quality wine production, Family Estate Winery Babie is positioning itself as a prominent player in the global wine export market through strategic investment and international collaboration.