Maverick Brands Closes $3 Million Crowdfunding Campaign for Veteran-Owned Brand

Charleston consultancy announces next values-driven raise for conservative beer brand MAGA Beer

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A clean, modern isometric 3D digital illustration depicting a miniature, stylized scene of a veteran-owned apparel manufacturing facility, with workers assembling clothing on the factory floor against a pastel background with soft studio lighting and bold colors, conceptually representing the values-driven ethos of the Nine Line Apparel brand.The successful crowdfunding campaign for veteran-owned Nine Line Apparel highlights the power of aligning everyday Americans with brands that reflect their values.Charleston Today

Maverick Brands, a Charleston-based equity crowdfunding consultancy, has announced the successful conclusion of a $2.9 million Regulation CF crowdfunding campaign for Nine Line Apparel, a veteran-owned lifestyle brand. The campaign raised funds from over 1,200 investors at a $47.2 million pre-money valuation, one of the highest-performing values-driven consumer brand raises in Regulation CF history. Maverick Brands also announced it will serve as the campaign partner for MAGA Beer, a conservative American beer brand targeting consumers seeking alternatives to multinational brewing companies.

Why it matters

The Nine Line Apparel raise demonstrates the power of equity crowdfunding to enable everyday Americans to invest in brands that reflect their values and beliefs. For veteran-owned and patriotic brands, crowdfunding has proven an effective way to build a community of engaged shareholders and brand ambassadors. The upcoming MAGA Beer campaign aims to capitalize on the growing demand for conservative-leaning consumer products.

The details

Maverick Brands provided full-service campaign execution for Nine Line Apparel, encompassing pre-launch investor positioning, brand storytelling, digital media strategy, platform management, and community engagement. Nine Line Apparel operates a 50,000-square-foot American manufacturing campus in Savannah, Georgia, employing approximately 300 people, many of them military veterans. The company reported $39.8 million in 2024 revenue, 45% gross margins, and its third consecutive profitable year. Maverick Brands has announced it will serve as the campaign partner for MAGA Beer, a conservative American beer brand targeting consumers seeking alternatives to multinational brewing conglomerates.

  • The Nine Line Apparel campaign concluded in April 2026.
  • Maverick Brands announced the MAGA Beer campaign in April 2026.

The players

Maverick Brands

A Charleston-based equity crowdfunding consultancy providing end-to-end campaign strategy, investor marketing, brand storytelling, and community development for growth-stage companies raising capital under Regulation CF and Regulation D.

Nine Line Apparel

A veteran-owned lifestyle brand based in Savannah, Georgia, that operates a 50,000-square-foot American manufacturing campus and employs approximately 300 people, many of them military veterans.

MAGA Beer

A conservative American beer brand targeting consumers seeking alternatives to multinational brewing conglomerates.

Scott Hansen

Co-Founder of Maverick Brands.

Meg Hansen

Managing Partner of Maverick Brands.

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What they’re saying

“Crowdfunding is about more than raising money. It's about creating evangelists. When someone invests even a few hundred dollars, they become a brand advocate for life.”

— Scott Hansen, Co-Founder, Maverick Brands

“We don't treat crowdfunding as a one-time capital event, we treat it as a long-term brand-building tool.”

— Scott Hansen, Co-Founder, Maverick Brands

“For the first time in history, everyday Americans can own a piece of the brands they believe in and the founders building the future they want to see. That is a profoundly powerful thing.”

— Meg Hansen, Managing Partner, Maverick Brands

“The Nine Line raise proved that when Americans who believe in a brand are given the chance to own it, they respond with extraordinary force. MAGA Beer has one of the most passionate consumer communities in the country. Our job is to convert that passion into ownership.”

— Scott Hansen, Co-Founder, Maverick Brands

What’s next

Maverick Brands will announce the platform selection, valuation, and investment terms for the upcoming MAGA Beer Regulation CF campaign via AmericanCrowdfunder.com and its investor newsletter.

The takeaway

Equity crowdfunding is empowering everyday Americans to invest in brands that reflect their values and beliefs, creating a new generation of engaged brand ambassadors. For veteran-owned and patriotic companies, this democratization of capital is a powerful tool for growth and community building.