La Coop Coffee Featured Among New Impact Offerings - December 04, 2023
This Week's New Crowdfund Offerings With Social Impact, Minority, Women and LGBTQ Founders
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 as determined by KingsCrowd reviews.
Offerings with minority founders.
Deals with women founders.
Those with LGBTQ founders.
See the lists below.
SuperCrowd Social Impact Offering(s) of the Week:
Owl Spoon Water Kefir is raising funds on Honeycomb. The business crafts and sells fermented water kefir in Richmond, Virginia. Owl Spoon Water Kefir makes high-quality fermented beverages and caters to health-conscious customers through its unique and flavorful products. The business has achieved $200,000 in revenue in 2023 and expects to double its revenue in the next two years. Owl Spoon Water Kefir is also focused on sustainability and has a successful bottle return program that has helped them reuse over 25,000 glass bottles. Jay McGee and Kellie Hughes Jordan founded Owl Spoon Water Kefir in November 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $50,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for canning runs, additional water kefir culture, electrical upgrades, purchasing a new brewing vessel, and working capital. (Courtesy of KingsCrowd.)
SuperCrowd Minority Founders Offering(s) of the Week:
La Coop Coffee is raising funds on SMBX. It is a coffee business that makes sustainable and high-quality Guatemalan coffee. La Coop Coffee sources its coffee from the Association of Coffee Growers of Union Cantinil (ASOCUC) and other smallholder farm cooperatives and gives the fairest possible price to the producers. The business is focused on community development and providing better-quality beans to its consumers. Juan Luis Salazar founded La Coop Coffee in October 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $20,000 and a maximum target of $124,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for working capital and the buildout of a new location. (Courtesy of KingsCrowd.)
SuperCrowd Women Founders Offering(s) of the Week:
Square Cafe is raising funds on Honeycomb. It is a staple breakfast and lunch spot in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Square Cafe offers a seasonal menu, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free food and is known for its passion for the culinary craft, connection to the community, and maintaining a cooperative environment. The cafe also collaborates with local nonprofits for special events, fundraisers, and promotions and serves as a gallery to showcase the work of local artists. Sherree Goldstein founded Square Cafe in May 2003. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $60,000 and a maximum target of $124,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for a new dining room, bar, furniture, kitchen equipment, and construction in the kitchen. (Courtesy of KingsCrowd.)
SuperCrowd LGBTQ Founders Offering(s) of the Week:
Aspire Wellness is raising funds on Honeycomb. It is an upcoming full-service membership-based wellness center in Royersford, Pennsylvania. Aspire Wellness will specialize in facials, stretching, acupuncture, yoga classes, massage services, manicure/pedicures, and waxing services. The founder of Aspire Wellness has been a professional therapist for decades and has received several certifications in therapies and massages. Edward Donato founded Aspire Wellness in January 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $45,000 and a maximum target of $90,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and build out the wellness center. (Courtesy of KingsCrowd.)