See the Great Companies We're Considering at the August Impact Cherub Club Meeting
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As we gear up for the 1:30 PM Eastern, August 19, 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—August 19, at 1:30 PM Eastern
At our next meeting on August 19, at 1:30 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:
Greenopia
Greenopia is a sustainable-investing opportunity open now through Netcapital’s Reg CF platform—available until October 31, 2025, with a minimum commitment of $99. The firm is valued at approximately $4.55 million and has already secured around $22,950 in this round. It stands out with a proprietary system for verifying sustainable, healthy businesses and a legacy of 120,000 verified listings, paired with 75,000 sold guidebooks. Funds will support the development of a user-friendly app, streamlined onboarding, marketing, salaries, and operational essentials—a clear first step to digital scale.
Positive Polar
Positive Polar offers a bold, purpose-driven investment on Wefunder, combining adventure tourism with marine restoration. Valued at $10 million, the company has already secured $73,211 from 38 investors toward its $1.24 million Reg CF raise (min. $100). Their proprietary “whale biomimicry” technology transforms ship-generated waste into nutrients to restore marine ecosystems, while guests embark on immersive polar expeditions. Multiple revenue streams—ticket sales, cargo delivery, carbon credits, licensing—are complemented by a commitment to invest at least 5 % of ticket revenue into R&D. Backed by a team experienced in cruise operations and biotech commercialization, Positive Polar offers both environmental impact and financial upside.
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
At each Impact Cherub Club meeting, we devote just a few minutes to reflecting on a past investment—either one that has closed its doors or successfully completed repayment of a debt or equity commitment. We revisit the information we had at the time of our decision and compare it with the actual outcome, asking ourselves what we might learn. This brief exercise sharpens our judgment, helps us spot patterns, and improves our ability to make thoughtful, impact-focused investment choices in the future.
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:
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.
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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 August 19, 2025, at 1:30 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, August 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on "Your Portal, Your Future: How to Choose the Right Reg CF Platform." With so many investment crowdfunding portals available today, selecting the right one can be overwhelming for both founders and investors. In this session, Devin will break down the critical factors to consider—such as platform fees, audience demographics, compliance support, industry focus, and overall user experience. Whether you're a founder planning a raise or an investor exploring where to put your dollars to work, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate and choose the platform that best aligns with your goals. Don’t miss this practical, insight-packed hour designed to help you take your next step in the Reg CF ecosystem with confidence.
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. VIPs get access to our better-than-in-person networking, including backstage passes, VIP networking and an exclusive VIP webinar! Get your VIP access for just $25. A select group of affordable sponsorship opportunities is still available. Learn more here.
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NEIGHBR Live Webinar, in partnership with FundingHope, will share NEIGHBR’s story with a wider audience — September 3 at 11 AM EST. Reserve your spot today!
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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