Hilco Global Appointed to Market PicoBrew’s Intellectual Property Portfolio and Related Assets

Hilco Global, a leading advisor in intangible asset valuation and monetization, announced on October 27, 2026, that it has been retained to manage the sale of intellectual property and related assets belonging to PicoBrew. PicoBrew is recognized as a pioneer in automated craft beverage appliances serving both consumer and commercial applications.

The offering includes an opportunity to acquire all or selected portions of a portfolio comprising 17 active patents and patent applications, along with engineering and design files, product concepts, and other related materials. These assets hold strategic value for companies operating in sectors such as beer, coffee, tea, kombucha, spirits, beverage appliances, and housewares, particularly those seeking to enhance existing product lines or accelerate entry into new product categories.

Founded in 2010, PicoBrew initially developed automated brewing appliances and subsequently expanded its product platform to encompass additional beverage applications and commercial production. The company gained recognition as one of Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Food Companies in 2017. Through Kickstarter campaigns and other promotional efforts, PicoBrew sold tens of thousands of units and generated millions of dollars in revenue across its product portfolio.

PicoBrew’s product lineup includes the Pico Pro and Pico C homebrewing appliances; the Pico U Multibrew platform designed for beer, coffee, tea, kombucha, and other beverages; the PicoStill accessory tailored for spirits-related applications; and the Z-Series brewing machines alongside KegSmarts kegerators intended for commercial use. The technology underpinning these products was engineered to automate and optimize critical beverage production variables such as time, temperature, and fluid flow.

Eric Hurwitz, Senior Director at Hilco Global, commented, "PicoBrew was a true innovator in the consumer and commercial craft beverage space, and its portfolio has applications well beyond beer. The assets are relevant to several substantial and growing beverage and appliance markets, including craft beer, craft spirits, and household coffee machines. The assets offer prospective buyers a differentiated technology and product development platform that can be evaluated for use across consumer and commercial beverage applications."

Interested parties seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Hilco Global at [email protected]

About Hilco Global: Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company providing integrated professional services and capital solutions. The company assists clients in maximizing value and driving performance across sectors including retail, commercial industrial, real estate, manufacturing, brand, and intellectual property. Hilco Global offers customized solutions to healthy, stressed, and distressed companies, aligning interests with clients and often providing the capital necessary to complete transactions. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Hilco Global employs over 810 professionals across four continents. More information is available at www.hilcoglobal.com.