InSpira Performing Arts Featured Among New Impact Offerings – July 1, 2024
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Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a list of new impact-related offerings added to FINRA-Registered Crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. We’ll share four separate lists:
Impact offerings
Offerings with minority founders.
Deals with women founders.
Those with LGBTQ founders.
Sometimes, it takes weeks for our source to determine that a company has a social impact, a woman, minority or LGBTQ founder. When we discover an offering qualifies for our list, even if it is no longer new, we will include it. See the lists below.
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SuperCrowd Social Impact Offerings of the Week:
InSpira Performing Arts, founded by Kristine in 2002, is raising funds on Honeycomb Credit. InSpira offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Contemporary, and more, enriching lives through diverse dance forms and fostering a supportive artistic community. Kristine, a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has led InSpira to perform at notable events like the UNCF’s Mayor’s Ball in Newark in 2015. With a history of impactful community engagement, InSpira is poised for further Growth and development.
The funds will support the DREAM Program, which includes Yoga classes, youth leadership skills, and guest speakers. This initiative will enable InSpira to continue offering valuable educational and community-building programs, furthering its mission to positively impact lives through the arts. By Investing in InSpira, you support a dedicated effort to enrich and inspire the community through performing arts.
SuperCrowd Minority Founders Offerings of the Week:
Jacu Coffee, recognized as one of the Top Ten Coffee Companies in 2024 by Food Business Review Magazine, is raising funds on Honeycomb Credit. The company has booked over $3 million in revenue in the first three months of 2024 and is profitable to date. Jacu Coffee provides roasters access to a curated library of over 200 top-tier green coffee beans, each with a fully traceable history. The first sales centers will open in Miami in November 2024, followed by London in March 2025. The global coffee market is expected to grow from $132 billion in 2023 to $166.4 billion by 2029, and Jacu Coffee is positioned to capitalize on this growth with its proven sales team, which has previously generated over $38 million in sales within three years.
The funds will be used to establish Jacu Coffee Inc, a new US entity, and open the first sales center and tasting studio in Miami. This facility will allow small roasters to sample high-end beans without extensive Travel or large purchases and offer coffee-tasting classes to the public, building a vibrant coffee community. By investing in Jacu Coffee, you support a mission to democratize access to premium green coffee beans and transform the coffee industry, inspired by the Jacu bird’s dedication to quality and sustainability. Join us in revolutionizing the coffee experience and making a meaningful difference globally.
SuperCrowd Women Founders Offerings of the Week:
BoomBoom, with a mission to help people breathe better and feel refreshed, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has sold $20 million worth of daily-use nasal sticks since 2018, and it projects $8 million in revenue and 4,000 new Retail doors in 2024. BoomBoom products are available in major retailers like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, totaling over 13,000 doors. The company gained national visibility through a viral episode on Shark Tank (Season 10, Episode 4).
BoomBoom has created a new category in the stale $30+ billion global inhalation and nasal spray industry, offering a product with clean and simple ingredients designed for daily use, not just when you’re sick. Their nasal sticks come in multiple flavors/scents, each containing a proprietary blend of essential oils and menthol, providing an invigorating experience.
The proceeds will be used for product development, marketing, sales expansion, and further distribution. With 136,000+ followers on Instagram and TikTok, BoomBoom aims to become the next prominent everyday carry item, advocating for nasal breathing and helping people feel their best.
SuperCrowd LGBTQ Founders Offerings of the Week:
Midwest Sad, founded by Samantha in April 2024, is raising funds on Honeycomb Credit. Midwest Sad emphasizes community engagement and support by actively collaborating with local businesses such as Amilinda, Hot Dish Pantry, and 1033. Known for their inventive and ever-changing menu, Midwest Sad caters to diverse dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options. The company has garnered significant attention from local media outlets like Urban Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Committed to ethical practices, Midwest Sad sources ingredients from local vendors to support the regional Economy and minimize carbon footprint.
Samantha envisions Midwest Sad transforming into a profit-sharing community kitchen hub by 2026. The funds raised will be utilized to bolster operational sustainability, ensuring staff receive a livable wage to foster employee satisfaction and retention. The investment will also enable seamless growth for client Relationships and contracts, ensuring uninterrupted service and expanding opportunities. Furthermore, Midwest Sad plans to initiate a profit-sharing initiative and establish a community kitchen, promoting collaboration and entrepreneurship within the local community. Through this vision, Midwest Sad aims to create a cherished community hub where memories are made and shared with every delicious bite.
Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago’s prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 50 percent! Watch the recording here!
SuperCrowdHour, July 17, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At this month’s webinar, Pooja Mehta, crowdfund investor and advisor to entrepreneurs, will join us to share her dual perspectives.
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on July 16, 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, you must first become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.
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SuperCrowd Community Event Calendar
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Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET – Click on Events
How Small Businesses Can Raise Capital from the Crowd, Thursday, July 11, 1 – 2 pm ET: Explore transforming your community connections into capital to start or grow a small business through regulated investment crowdfunding. Learn more about how this type of crowdfunding works and the benefits and challenges of raising capital from the crowd. About our Presenter: Author and journalist Devin Thorpe has over 25 years in Finance and a rich background as a former CFO and investment banking firm founder. He’s also a champion for social good, publishing his Superpowers for Good newsletter and show.
Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23
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