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Building the Brands of Tomorrow

The story of MOTH- cocktails, copy and category gaps

12 Nov 2025

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“The danger for UK brands launching in the U.S is assuming its the same - it’s not. It just happens to speak English.”What does it take to build the UK’s #1 canned cocktail brand (in grocery) - and then take it to America?Rob Wallis, co-founder of MOTH, joins us to talk about how he and Sam Hunt built a high-trust, founder-led business on a foundation of friendship, flavour, and fearless brand bets.From investing 25% of their first raise into a bold rebrand, to launching into the US with no existing category - Rob shares the moments that defined MOTH’s rise. We dig into:How to turn brand copy into a premium ingredientWhen risk-taking is a superpower (and when it’s not)Why they built a full creative team in-houseHow to go about your first fundraiseWhat most UK brands get wrong when entering the USWhy “good branding” isn’t just aesthetic - it’s a commercial toolIf you’re a founder weighing rebrands, international growth, or just trying to get your product to beep at the Waitrose till - this one’s for you.

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