Small investors are feeling betrayed by James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, after he admitted to making numerous mistakes that led to their financial losses. The multimillionaire, who has a history of using LinkedIn to voice his political views, recently issued a mea culpa to the 200,000 'equity punks' who invested in the company through crowdfunding. However, the sale of BrewDog to Tilray Brands for just £33 million has left these investors with nothing, while Watt and his co-founder Martin Dickie cashed out for £100 million. This has sparked controversy and raised questions about the treatment of small investors and the culture within BrewDog. The trade union Unite has already criticized the sale as a 'national disgrace', and some LinkedIn users have expressed their anger and disappointment with Watt's actions. Others, however, have defended BrewDog's achievements and the early investors' decision to invest in the company. The decline of BrewDog from its peak and the recent controversies surrounding the company have left many investors feeling betrayed and questioning the future of the brand.
