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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:

1. Impact offerings determined by our proprietary analysis.

2. Offerings with minority founders.

3. Deals with women founders.

4. 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.

Devin’s Impact Pick of the Week

Each Friday, Devin will share his favorite impact investment opportunity from the list shared on Monday. Devin’s Impact Pick of the Week will be available only for the Impact Members of the SuperCrowd. You can join the Impact Members by subscribing to this monthly newsletter for just $5.95! Join the SuperCrowd today!

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SuperCrowd Social Impact Offerings of the Week:

The Rustik Collective, with a valuation of $2 million, is raising funds on Honeycomb Credit. The company operates across multiple industries, including beauty, grooming, coffee, and Lifestyle services, and offers a variety of unique experiences under one umbrella. The Rustik Collective’s brands include The Speakeasy Salon & Spa, The Rustik Gentleman Barbershop, Barbershop Black Coffee Company, and The Donut Alehouse. The business also gives back to the community through The Rustik Ropers Foundation, which supports children impacted by Trauma from parental substance abuse. Kimberly Thompson founded The Rustik Collective in October 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $30,000 and a maximum target of $100,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for E-Commerce expansion, Franchise marketing, a mobile trailer, coffee and brew launches, and inventory. (Courtesy of KingsCrowd.)

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SuperCrowd Minority Founders Offerings of the Week:

LemonRocks, with a valuation of $8.3 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has developed an AI-powered, data-driven startup tracking and analytics platform. LemonRocks enables users to find fast-growing startups, see what apps are growing, and stay in the loop with the web to revolutionize their investment strategy. The platform’s machine learning algorithms are designed to self-improve and enhance data accuracy and user experience. Yusuf Berkan Altun founded LemonRocks in October 2023. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1.24 million. The campaign proceeds will be used for Technology and product development, sales and marketing, infrastructure, and general working capital. (Courtesy of KingsCrowd.)

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SuperCrowd Women Founders Offerings of the Week:

Javelina is raising funds on Honeycomb Credit. The Indigenous dining concept, co-owned by Alexa Sital-Numkena and Nicholas Anderson, celebrates Indigenous first foods and non-colonial ingredients with a menu rooted in Alexa’s Pacific Northwest and Hopi heritage. Javelina features dishes made with produce and wild game native to Turtle Island, as well as powwow comfort foods like frybread. In less than a year, Javelina has garnered critical acclaim, including recognition as the 2023 Best Bite in Portland, features in OPB, Eater, and Travel Portland, and a nomination for 2024 Pop-up of the Year. The business was also voted Best Frybread in Oregon at Fry Bread Fest 2024.

Alexa and Nick are opening the first Indigenous restaurant in Oregon and one of only three in the Pacific Northwest. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $30,000 and a maximum target of $100,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to transition Javelina from a pop-up to a restaurant, meeting growing demand and creating a dedicated space to showcase Indigenous cuisine and its powerful cultural story. (We use AI to help us write offerings summaries.)

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SuperCrowd LGBTQ Founders Offerings of the Week:

Papelon Arepa Bar, co-owned by Armando Gonzalez, is raising funds on Honeycomb Credit. The Venezuelan-inspired eatery, located in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, specializes in authentic arepas—corn flour bread filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Papelon’s menu also features tequeños, empanadas, and traditional beverages like papelón con limón and passion fruit juice. With a mission to promote diversity and connect the community through fresh, high-quality Venezuelan cuisine, Papelon has been recognized as a nominee for the City Paper Awards’ Best Arepa in Town 2024.

The current crowdfunding campaign aims to raise funds for the purchase of a food truck to expand Papelon’s mobile presence and for upgrading equipment in its existing store to enhance service efficiency and product quality. This initiative is a key step in Papelon’s Growth strategy and commitment to sharing vibrant Venezuelan flavors with the community. (We use AI to help us write offerings summaries.)

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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar

If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.

• SuperCrowd Mastermind Group, twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon Eastern. This group is for entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in raising Money from the crowd. Attend your first meeting free!

• Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on November 19, 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.

• SuperCrowdHour, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At November’s SuperCrowdHour, Devin will explain six common investment types you need to understand before you can invest like a pro. Free to attend.

Community Event Calendar

• Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET – Click on Events

• Community Revitalization, Thursdays, 10:00 AM Eastern.

• Main Street Skowhegan and NC3 Entrepreneur Finance Workshop Series, September 17 – November 19, 2023.

• 2025 Earthshot Prize Application window open through November 15, 2024. Apply today!

• CfPA Webinar with President-Elect Jenny Kassan sharing her vision for 2025, December 11 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• Asheville Neighborhood Economics, date TBD following impact of Helene.

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Devin Thorpe Champion of Social Good

Devin is the CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation helping diverse founders and social entrepreneurs raise capital via impact crowdfunding. He is also a bestselling author who calls himself a champion of social good. His most recent book, How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding, is an investment guide for everyone. He has produced about 1,500 episodes of his show featuring luminary change agents, including Bill Gates. His books—read over 1 million times—help people do more good. He has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars via crowdfunding. He draws on his experience as an investment banker, CFO, treasurer and U.S. Senate staffer. He earned an MBA at Cornell. Frequently finding himself on airplanes, Devin is grateful to be middle-seat-sized.

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