What Elenteny Imports does

Elysia & Co is a US-based, founder-owned import logistics, compliance, and distribution platform focused on the wine, spirits, and beer trade. Founded in 2010 as Elenteny Imports by Alexi Cashen and Tim Elenteny and rebranded to Elysia & Co in 2026, the company serves foreign and domestic importers, wineries, distilleries, domestic wholesalers, and ultimately more than 6,000 retail and restaurant accounts. It operates as a single point of contact coordinating licensed freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and carriers, while holding its own alcohol importer, wholesaler, and distributor licenses in all 50 states and USDA organic certification.

The company's core technology stack is two proprietary customer-facing platforms: GLOBE, a freight portal providing real-time shipment tracking, invoice access, historical PO visibility, and an LCL quoting tool; and Vinosmith, an inventory and order-flow dashboard. These sit atop three integrated service layers: importation (LCL/FCL consolidation, airfreight, temperature-controlled storage, customs clearance, drayage across 10+ points of origin); 50-state wholesale and direct-to-retail distribution in NY, NJ, and CA; and compliance services covering TTB labels, CBMA rebate filing, EU tariff and CBP protest management, FDA registrations, and the SOE-compliant Organic Importing Program. The company also runs a strategic FX partnership with Koverly to provide fee-free currency conversion and credit lines to importer customers.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based import logistics and distribution fees, managed-service compliance charges, and subscription/per-shipment fees for the organic program. The business has scaled to roughly 36 team members, nearly 1,000,000 cases moved annually, a 55th-largest US importer ranking (2022), and 20,000+ COLAs under management, with go-to-market driven by enterprise field sales, trade-show presence, content marketing, and a customer referral program.

Name

Elenteny Imports

Legal name

Elysia & Co

Website

https://elentenyimports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elysia & Co is a US-based import logistics, compliance, and 50-state distribution platform for wine, spirits, and beer, serving importers, wineries, distilleries, and 6,000+ retail and restaurant accounts through its GLOBE and Vinosmith platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alcohol Import Logistics & Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcohol Importers & Brand Owners (Wholesale) (CRAOAIAB), Beverage Import/Export & Cross-Border Wholesale (AFAIAGAL), Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

Keywords

• Alcohol import logistics
• Freight forwarding services
• Wine distribution services
• Customs brokerage coordination
• Regulatory compliance management

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Import Logistics & Freight Forwarding: Coordinates ocean freight (FCL and LCL), airfreight, customs clearance, drayage, and delivery through licensed freight forwarders and carriers. Services include purchase order execution, carrier management, and supplier consolidation.
2. 50-State Distribution & Wholesale: Provides wholesale distribution services in all 50 states, managing brand registrations, price posting, tax filing, invoice fulfillment, warehouse coordination, and last-mile delivery through licensed warehouses and carriers.
3. Compliance Services: Handles TTB label compliance, CBMA (Craft Beverage Modernization Act) filings and rebate processing, organic certifications, FDA registrations, and customs documentation management.
4. Organic Program Fees: Annual SKU registration fee ($75) plus per-shipment charges ($50) for organic wine importing. Rush fees ($150) apply for unenrolled items or late declarations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elenteny Imports (now Elysia & Co) provides source-to-shelf import logistics, customs clearance coordination, regulatory compliance, and 50-state wholesale distribution for wine, spirits, and beer. Services are coordinated through a single point of contact and supported by proprietary platforms (GLOBE for freight tracking, Vinosmith for inventory visibility), with direct-to-retail distribution in NY, NJ, and CA serving 6,000+ active accounts.

Product overview

Elysia & Co (formerly Elenteny Imports) operates a modular logistics and compliance platform for wine and spirits importation and distribution. The offering is structured around two core technology platforms — GLOBE (freight tracking and LCL quote portal) and Vinosmith (inventory and order visibility) — backed by a network of licensed freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers. These platforms sit atop three integrated service layers: importation, 50-state wholesale and direct-to-retail distribution (NY, NJ, CA), and retail/restaurant account management. Specialized compliance modules cover the USDA-certified Organic Importing Program (SOE-compliant), CBMA rebate filing, tariff management, FDA/TTB oversight, and bonded LCL services. The portfolio also includes a referral incentive program. The company processes over 20,000 COLAs and operates from combined operations in New York, NY and Sausalito, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Importation Services Source-to-shelf importation logistics coordinated across licensed freight forwarders and customs brokers, including purchase order execution, carrier management, supplier consolidation, temperature-controlled storage, customs clearance, drayage, and real-time tracking via GLOBE — covering over 10 points of origin with LCL and FCL options.
• 50-State Wholesale & Distribution Nationwide wholesale and distribution service covering all 50 states, including coast-to-coast warehousing, brand registrations, price posting, tax filing, invoice fulfillment, warehouse coordination, last-mile delivery, and direct-to-retail service in NY, NJ, and CA.
• Retail & Restaurant Distribution Modern distribution service connecting suppliers with over 6,000 active retail and restaurant accounts, providing sourcing, private label, winery direct, fine & rare, and private collections capabilities backed by a 50-state distribution network.
• Tariff & Trade Compliance Management Monitoring and management of EU import tariffs (including 15% rate changes), post-summary corrections, protests, and refund filing with CBP; CBMA (Craft Beverage Modernization Act) assignment support, quarterly rebate filing, and TTB compliance coordination.
• Organic Importing Program USDA-certified organic wine importing program (under Elenteny Imports) compliant with the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) regulations, covering NOP certification, supplier enrollment, and shipment-level compliance from March 19, 2024 onward.
• GLOBE Freight Portal Elenteny's proprietary web-based freight portal providing customers with real-time shipment tracking, invoice access, historical purchase order visibility, and an LCL freight quote tool.
• Vinosmith Real-time inventory management, order flow visibility, and reporting dashboard provided to customers for monitoring inventory levels and order status without waiting for end-of-month PDF reports.
• Referral Program Referral incentive program offering both the referrer and the new customer a discount — additional quantity-level discount on the next LCL shipment, or $200 off for FCL shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% average sales growth for winery direct partners
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KoverlycoreTechnology or Integration · 21 September 2022Strategic partnership to provide guaranteed best-in-market, no-fee foreign exchange rates to Elenteny's customers. Koverly's FX platform offers real-time exchange rates in 70+ currencies, no wire transfer fees, ability to lock rates, and 30-day interest-free credit lines through KoverlyPay. Typically saves small-to-medium importers $4-$6k per $1M in foreign currency purchases.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Winebow: Large-scale wine and spirits importer and distributor with multi-state distribution and a portfolio of agency brands. Directly comparable to Elysia as an import-plus-distribution platform serving brand owners across the US.
• Kobrand Corporation: Wine and spirits importer/marketer with national distribution relationships. Comparable to Elysia as a B2B partner for international producers seeking US market entry with compliance and logistics support.
• Frederick Wildman & Sons: Long-standing importer of fine wines and spirits with national distribution. Comparable to Elysia in serving imported wine and spirits portfolios across multiple US states with turnkey logistics.
• Skurnik Wines: Importer and distributor of fine wines with direct-to-trade relationships in NY and other key US markets. Comparable to Elysia in offering import logistics and direct-to-trade distribution for small-to-mid wineries.
• Vias Imports: Italian wine specialist importer with national distribution through a network of wholesalers. Comparable to Elysia's cross-border wine import and multi-state distribution model for small-batch European producers.
• T. Edward Wines: Wine importer and distributor focused on organic, biodynamic, and small-production producers. Comparable to Elysia in serving small-to-mid importers and offering organic/regulatory compliance alongside distribution.
• Polaner Selections: Importer and distributor of fine wines with a curated portfolio across multiple US markets. Comparable to Elysia in handling import logistics and distribution for boutique and mid-sized international wineries.
• Hotaling & Co. Spirits importer and distributor with a portfolio of craft and heritage brands distributed nationally. Comparable to Elysia in providing import logistics, compliance, and 50-state distribution for spirits brand owners.

Emerging players

• Provi: B2B alcohol marketplace connecting distributors, retailers, and bars. Comparable to Elysia as a tech-enabled intermediary in alcohol distribution, though Provi focuses on the wholesale ordering layer rather than import logistics.
• LibDib: B2B alcohol distribution platform enabling small and mid-sized producers to access retail and restaurant accounts. Comparable to Elysia in supporting small-to-mid brand owners with distribution access, though lacking import logistics depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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