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Jon Sebastiani - aVenture Research

Jon Sebastiani

AddedFeb 20, 2024

UpdatedOct 19, 2026

Jon Sebastiani

Jon Sebastiani

CEO, Sonoma Brands Capital

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Investment FirmSonoma, CA, US

CEO· C-Suite · Management

Founder

Vintage Wine Estates

Public$381MSanta Rosa, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Smashmallow

Series A$10MSonoma, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Founder

Medlie

$1.5MSonoma, CA, US

Founder

Milk Bar

Series B$54.3MNew York City, NY, US

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