12 Days of Crowdfunding: A Christmas Roundup of Inspiring Campaigns
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From Thanksgiving into the New Year, those working to raise capital from the crowd find some tough sledding. We’re all distracted with family celebrations, shopping for gifts, and making charitable donations, and many are buried at work scrambling to meet year-end deadlines. As a result, funding for regulated investment Crowdfunding dwindles, and the entrepreneurs feel it.
You can make a difference by making a generous investment in a raise today. This post features 12 impact crowdfunding opportunities, each of which represents a chance for you to change the world and make a difference for an entrepreneur or small business owner who may be struggling under the load of a lackluster capital raise. Some of the offerings have a minimum investment of just $10!
Breadbelly
Breadbelly is a San Francisco-based Asian-American bakery and café specializing in modern interpretations of traditional Asian pastries and dishes. Their offerings include items such as kaya toast, Japanese curry, and a variety of baked goods that blend Asian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in Breadbelly supports a minority-owned business that fosters cultural diversity, promotes Asian-American representation, and empowers underrepresented communities through its innovative culinary offerings.
MISE
MISE is a culinary company that offers a range of high-quality, chef-prepared meal kits designed to simplify home cooking. Their products provide pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, allowing customers to create gourmet meals conveniently at home.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in MISE supports a business that enhances access to quality home-cooked meals, potentially improving dietary habits and promoting culinary Education among consumers.
humNET
humNET is a platform designed to connect individuals in real time around shared causes, offering spaces for hope, prayer, or Meditation.
Impact Investment Thesis:
Investing in humNET fosters community building and emotional support by facilitating collective engagement in shared causes.
Recover Health
Recover Health is a healthcare services provider dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care to individuals in need. Their mission focuses on enhancing patient well-being through comprehensive health solutions and compassionate support.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in Recover Health promotes accessible healthcare services, potentially improving community health outcomes and supporting an underrepresented founder in the healthcare industry.
Ella Es Health
Ella Es Health is a women’s health company offering virtual, culturally connected care and navigation services tailored to underserved women, particularly women of color. Their model partners with health plans, systems, and employers to empower women by aligning care plans with individual health goals and cultural identities.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in Ella Es Health advances health equity by providing personalized, culturally competent care to underserved women, thereby reducing health disparities and supporting an underrepresented founder in the healthcare sector.
2MDOpinion
2MDOpinion is a global telemedicine platform offering patients access to over 100 medical specialists across 48+ specialties in North America and the Middle East. Utilizing IBM AI, the service provides instant audio translation in over 90 languages and generates electronic medical reports, enhancing accessibility and personalized healthcare delivery.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in 2MDOpinion enhances global healthcare accessibility by providing culturally competent medical second opinions, thereby improving patient outcomes and supporting an underrepresented founder in the telemedicine industry.
WeExpo
WeExpo is a platform developed by White Elephants’ Technology Inc. that leverages AI and blockchain to enable businesses and individuals to create, customize, and monetize virtual worlds without coding skills. It facilitates real-time virtual meetings, interactive educational experiences, and efficient global communication, aiming to streamline operations and enhance engagement.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in WeExpo fosters technological Innovation that democratizes access to virtual business solutions, potentially reducing operational costs and supporting an underrepresented founder in the tech industry.
The Open Road
The Open Road is a non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that began as a pop-up in January 2020 and has since evolved into a thriving Retail store and local distributor. They offer in-person shopping, local delivery, participate in local events, and supply non-alcoholic beverages to local bars and restaurants.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in The Open Road supports the Growth of an inclusive social space that promotes alcohol-free Lifestyle choices, contributing to community well-being and supporting an underrepresented founder in the hospitality industry.
Zero Carbon
Zero Carbon Inc. has developed the Zero-X system, a modular and scalable waste-to-energy technology that transforms various waste materials—including sewage sludge, municipal solid waste, and agricultural residues—into clean hydrogen energy and biochar. Their innovative approach aims to address global waste challenges and reduce carbon emissions by converting waste into renewable energy sources.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in Zero Carbon Inc. supports the development of sustainable waste-to-energy solutions, promoting environmental sustainability and potentially contributing to the reduction of global carbon emissions.
East Denver Food Hub
East Denver Food Hub (EDFH) partners with small and mid-sized family farms, prioritizing support for farmers of color and other socially disadvantaged growers. Their mission is to uplift these farms by opening new market opportunities and building a more equitable food system.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in East Denver Food Hub promotes equitable food systems by supporting socially disadvantaged farmers, enhancing local economies, and improving community access to fresh, locally sourced produce.
Capital Good Fund
Capital Good Fund is a nonprofit and U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides inclusive financial services, including interest-free financing for energy-efficiency upgrades to low- and moderate-income households in underserved communities. Their services encompass installations of heat pumps, insulation, ductwork, and other upgrades that promote financial inclusion and environmental sustainability.
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in Capital Good Fund supports the provision of affordable, sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities, promoting financial inclusion and environmental sustainability.
NaturallyNeat Cleaning Services
NaturallyNeat Cleaning Services specializes in eco-friendly cleaning solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Their mission is to provide families, professionals, and individuals with clean, healthy environments using non-toxic, plant-based products. They proudly uphold their motto: “A Clean House Is A Healthy House.”
Impact Investment Thesis: Investing in NaturallyNeat Cleaning Services supports the growth of eco-friendly cleaning solutions, promoting healthier living spaces and environmental
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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
SuperCrowdHour, January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be doing investor-focused training on building an investment strategy focused on investing in debt instruments to match or even exceed stock market returns. This is great for people serious about investing, whether you are starting with $100 or $100,000. Don’t miss it!
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.
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Motivated Money Method for Raising Funding Workshop, January 16, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern.
Community Capital Live, Bernel Hall, New Jersey Community Capital, January 29, 2:00 PM Eastern.
NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025
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