See the Great Companies We're Considering at the July's Impact Cherub Club Meeting
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As we gear up for the 1:00 PM Eastern, July 15th, meeting of the Impact Cherub Club, we invite you to join us. The club meets to review impact investments everyone is eligible to make, and virtually anyone can afford. We share responsibility for completing basic due diligence before making investments. While members are encouraged to invest in the Club’s picks, no one is required to invest.
The Club is open to all “Impact Members” of the SuperCrowd (our paying subscribers). I don’t touch the money members invest. They do so directly for their own accounts. We benefit from new members by the fresh perspectives they bring and our growing social impact. Please join us!
Next Meeting—July 15th, at 1:00 PM Eastern
At our next meeting on July 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific, consistent with our plans for future sessions, the agenda will have three items:
Diligence Reports
Post Mortem
Preliminary Consideration of New Candidate Investments
I’ll review those items in reverse order.
New Company Consideration
After some preliminary screening, I’ve shared some candidate offerings with the members of the club to choose which we’ll review this month. Members chose the following:
Sphere
Sphere is a fintech firm democratizing climate-conscious investing by creating a low-fee, diversified climate fund that integrates directly into existing 401(k) plans without employers needing to switch providers. As a VC-backed team with experience at Ayar Labs, Bank of America, and US Bank, they’ve already secured placement in 150+ plans and partner with 3(38) fiduciaries and advisors to scale rapidly. Their unique platform also empowers companies to measure and reduce 401(k) carbon emissions using GHGP standards, aligning retirement planning with sustainability goals. Sphere combines financial innovation, regulatory alignment, and social activism to steer trillions away from fossil fuels. Sphere is raising on Wefunder.
Black Fives
Black Fives Properties, Inc. is a for-profit CPG startup preserving pre-NBA African‑American basketball history by owning and monetizing the logos and trademarks of dozens of historic Black teams from 1900–1950. Since 2021, the company has generated over $865K in combined e‑commerce sales and global licensing royalties—without traditional advertising—through direct-to-consumer merchandise and partnerships with brands like Nike, Converse, PUMA, LIDS, and the Big East. Founded by historian and brand leader Claude Johnson, the firm empowers descendants of pioneer players to co‑own their heritage via Reg CF fundraising through Wefunder—with a $10M valuation cap SAFE. Profits and royalties reinforce cultural preservation, storytelling, and social equity in sports history.
Short-Fuse Offering
Each month, we spotlight a “short fuse” offering—an investment opportunity with a tight fundraising deadline, often closing within a few weeks. These offerings don’t allow for our usual two-month, two-meeting review process, which includes an initial discussion followed by a final vote. Most short-fuse deals are small business loans that offer attractive financial returns while also allowing us to support community builders, social entrepreneurs, and underrepresented founders making a meaningful impact.
Post Mortem
Review of a past deal, now complete (failed or successful). Look for lessons.
Diligence Reports
We’ll begin with the due diligence reports from the Impact Cherub Club members who volunteered to research the companies after we briefly learned a bit about them last month. After hearing the members’ reports, we’ll vote to determine whether or not to recommend investment in the companies. The decision will be made available to all Impact Cherub Club members, including those who don’t attend this month. Register here.
Here are the companies we’ll learn more about this month:
Neopenda
Neopenda is raising capital on Wefunder to scale its life-saving medical technology for emerging markets, starting with Africa. This impact-driven company has developed NeoGuard, a low-cost, wearable vital signs monitor designed specifically for newborns in overcrowded hospitals. With traction in Uganda and partnerships with leading health organizations, Neopenda is tackling the tragic problem of preventable infant deaths with scalable, tech-enabled care. The team combines public health expertise with engineering prowess and a mission-first mindset. This raise helps them expand distribution, grow revenue, and bring their innovative solution to more hospitals where it's most needed. A compelling blend of purpose and potential.
Red Line Safety
Red Line Safety is raising on Wefunder to revolutionize emergency response with its patented tech that helps save lives in real-time. Their wireless, portable system allows first responders to locate people trapped in buildings—like schools, offices, or apartment complexes—with speed and precision. With real-world deployments already underway and strong interest from major agencies, Red Line is turning proven innovation into public safety infrastructure. Led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and technologists, they’re addressing a massive, urgent problem with scalable hardware and software. This raise supports production, growth, and broader deployment. It’s a bold move to modernize rescue operations.
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Max-Impact Members
The following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:
Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name Here
Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on July 15, 2025, 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, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on "Balance Sheets & Beyond: The Impact Investor’s Guide to Financials." If terms like “income statement” and “cash flow” make your eyes glaze over, this session is for you. Devin will break down the fundamentals of financial statements in clear, simple language—perfect for beginners who want to better understand the numbers behind the businesses they support. Whether you're a new investor, a founder navigating financials, or simply curious about how money moves through mission-driven companies, you'll leave this session more confident and informed. Don’t miss it!
SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition, but with big upgrades for 2025! We’ll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. VIP’s get access to our better-than-in-person networking! Get your VIP access for just $25. A select group of affordable sponsorship opportunities is still available. Learn more here.
Community Event Calendar
Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.
Devin Thorpe is featured in a free virtual masterclass series hosted by Irina Portnova titled Break Free, Elevate Your Money Mindset & Call In Overflow, focused on transforming your relationship with money through personal stories and practical insights. June 8-21, 2025.
Join Dorian Dickinson, founder & CEO of FundingHope, for Startup.com’s monthly crowdfunding workshop, where he'll dive into strategies for successfully raising capital through investment crowdfunding. June 24 at noon Eastern.
Future Forward Summit: San Francisco, Wednesday, June 25 · 3:30 - 8:30 pm PDT.
Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.
Impact Accelerator Summit is a live, in-person event taking place in Austin, Texas, from October 23–25, 2025. This exclusive gathering brings together 100 heart-centered, conscious entrepreneurs generating $1M+ in revenue with 20–30 family offices and venture funds actively seeking to invest in world-changing businesses. Referred by Michael Dash, participants can expect an inspiring, high-impact experience focused on capital connection, growth, and global impact.
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