Honeycomb Credit
Honeycomb is the platform for everyone who wants to invest local. We are building communities, one small business at a time.
Honeycomb merges the democratizing power of marketplace lending with the community spirit of crowdfunding to allow entrepreneurs and small businesses to borrow money from their existing loyal customers, family, and friends.
๐๐ Giveaway Alert! ๐๐ We are so excited to announce the launch of the Honeycomb x Trailer King Builders Shark Tank: Food Trailer pitch competition! Enter now for a chance to win a custom food trailer and grow your business. Tag your favorite chefs and food entrepreneurs who you want to win!
The details:
Pitch applications close on October 15th
The semi-finalists will be chosen on October 16th
The virtual pitch competition will take place on October 30th (featuring renowned James Beard Nominated Chefs like Neil Blazin of )
Click here to apply! https://hubs.li/Q02K5B5X0
Check out Honeycombโs last day leader board! These top 5 business owners have raised the most so far since the start of our no-fees event - letโs see how far they can go!
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Have you taken advantage of our zero fees promotion yet? You only have until this Thursday at 6pm, so make sure you donโt miss out! Check out all of the local businesses raising funds here: https://hubs.li/Q02DcxBK0
โจNO FEES STARTING NOW!โจWe're celebrating our 6th birthday in a big way - we're waiving all investment fees for the next 72 hours! That means starting NOW (6 PM ET), you can invest on Honeycomb without any investment fees. Zero.
A record-breaking number of diverse businesses across the country are live now, but they wonโt be there forever. Get to know these vetted businesses before the $0 fees event is over and before their offerings are closed. Head to the link in the bio to check them out!
Rather than getting the funds they needed to grow from a faceless bank, both and raised investment money from their community! Not only do their investors get paid back in interest, but their investors can go visit them at whenever they'd like!
Last chance to enter the Honeycomb x Toast giveaway! Don't miss your opportunity to win up to $5,000 worth of hardware.
4 Pittsburgh business owners will be chosen as winners - enter here to win: https://hubs.li/Q02BlZ8f0
If you want an easy way to visit some Honeycomb alumni, visit ! Pittsburgh investors came through and funded and 's projects that helped them both move into the food hall.
Check out the video to learn more!
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Honeycomb and Toast are partnering up to give away $8,000 worth of hardware!
If you're a Pittsburgh business owner looking to upgrade their equipment, now is the time to enter the giveaway!
Here are the types of things that $8,000 with Toast can get you:
โก Toast Flex terminal bundle (flex, credit card reader, cash drawer, receipt printer) (~$1200)
โก Toast Kitchen Display Screen (~$1000)
โก Toast Handheld Device (~$550)
Enter to win here! https://hubs.li/Q02y8by10
Check out these offerings live on Honeycomb's platform! Head to this link to learn more about businesses and others raising funds on Honeycomb for their growth projects: https://hubs.li/Q02yQhfw0
Pietrzyk Pierogi
Jungle Juice
Jupiter Moon Ice Cream
Polpetti Italian
Moon Raccoon Baking Co.
Bob's Famous BBQ
Did you know that two of Honeycomb's alumni are right next to each other in Lawrence Hall, Lawrenceville's new food hall? Both and worked with Honeycomb to secure the funds they needed to move into the .
Check out the video to learn more about their experience!
We're so excited to be partnering with to giveaway $8,000 in Toast hardware, designed to help Pittsburgh small business owners upgrade their point-of-sale systems and streamline their operations!
There will be 4 winners - one will win the grand prize of $5,000 toward new Toast hardware, and three others will win $1,000 to use with Toast.
Want to be one of the winners? Enter here! https://hubs.li/Q02y85HJ0
*Must be a Pittsburgh-based small business to enter!
Check out these offerings live on Honeycombโs platform! Head to the link in the bio to learn more about these businesses and others raising funds on Honeycomb for their growth projects.
Tax Season is coming to a close! Hopefully you've filed (and made sure to download any documents from your Honeycomb account!), and are now anxiously awaiting your refund. Have you considered what you want to do with it?
The third most common action that Americans take with their tax return is to invest. But, where are they investing it? If youโre considering investing your tax return, why not think about investing in a local, small business?
Check out our blog to learn how to invest your tax return and could make an impact (on your wallet and your community).
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๐จBreaking News: Honeycomb Credit is making history by refinancing the US National Debt! ๐บ๐ธ๐ฐThis is our biggest move yet, and you can be a part of it! Check out the offering before it closes at midnight tonight, April 1, 2024.
Invest in the USA | Honeycomb Credit The US government is now live on Honeycomb Credit! Owner Joe is currently seeking $37 trillion for refinancing of the national debt. Check out his offering to learn more!
Stay tuned for a big announcement coming next week! ๐๐ฃ
Check out these offerings live on Honeycombโs platform! Head to the link in the bio to learn more about these businesses and others raising funds on Honeycomb for their growth projects.
On the latest episode of our podcast, we talk with Monique Greenwood, the dynamic owner of Akwaaba Mansion Bed and Breakfast. Monique is a seasoned entrepreneur, renowned for her successful management of Bed & Breakfast Inns in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Pennsylvaniaโs Pocono Mountains.
Beyond her business ventures, Monique has written two impactful books, notably the bestselling "Having What Matters: The Black Woman's Guide to Creating the Life You Really Want" published by Harper Collins. She was also the star of her own reality show, "Checked Inn," aired on Oprah Winfrey's network, OWN.
During our conversation, Monique delves into the concept of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should," offering insights into the delicate balance required in owning and operating a small business. Listen here: https://hubs.li/Q02p7LDT0
Our investor community is now 16,000 investors strong. While some investors come to Honeycomb to invest in just one beloved local business, 21% of Honeycomb investors have invested in more than one investment offering.
In our analysis of investment behavior, we observed a notable trend: with each successive investment, there's an average 11% increase in the distance between an investor's ZIP code and that of the business they're investing in. As time goes on, some members of our investor community are not just investing in small businesses in their town or state, but rather they are investing in local businesses across the country.
In 2023, everyday investors made 6,005 investments in local businesses. Read more of our 2023 impact report here: https://hubs.li/Q02k9_MH0
In today's digital era, itโs hard to maintain a sense of in-person community. But for small businesses, that sense of community is still everything. Our blog post dives into some simple ways you can bring back that personal touch, like having regular staff get-togethers or hosting fun events for your neighborhood. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02k9_sW0
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Akwaaba Tea Room used Honeycomb to help finish up renovations in their new space. Owner Monique operates successful Bed & Breakfast Inns in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Pennsylvaniaโs Pocono Mountains. The Akwaaba Tea Room will be her latest venture, just down the street from the Philadelphia B&B.
Monique built and grew the business over a 28-year operating history. Today, the business generates well over $1M in annual revenue. Monique has also authored two books and was also the star of her own reality show called "Checked Inn" on Oprah Winfrey's network OWN.
Akwaaba raised $100,000 from 112 investors using Honeycomb Credit for her latest venture. See more 2023 Honeycomb alumni features here: https://hubs.li/Q02k9_qH0
From California to Pennsylvania, check out these offerings live on Honeycombโs platform! Visit our website to learn more about these businesses and others raising funds on Honeycomb for their growth projects: https://hubs.li/Q02lwYb_0
Rogues- Over the Top Pierogi, Swelter Coffee Roasters, Luna Selene, Alchemy, Squash the BEEF, Abundant Acres Farm LLC
More 2023 impact report stats coming your way! At Honeycomb, we always prioritize impact, and our stats from 2023 show that - the businesses on our platform were 56% women-owned, 47% BIPOC-owned, and 47% based in a low-to-moderate income community.
Get more info on Honeycomb's impact here: https://hubs.li/Q02k9YZn0
On our blog, we break down the top trends for small businesses right now. Learn how AI, human touch, customer experience, sustainability, and cybersecurity can propel your business forward. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02k9SHy0
Our CEO George Cook got the chance to visit Honeycomb alumni Harbor Coffee ATL during grand opening weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. John & Caitlin raised $74,000 from 57 community investors to open their coffee shop. Congrats to owners John & Caitlin in bringing your vision to life!
We're highlighting some of our standout alumni from 2023! Let's first start with Cookie Cookie Ice Cream!
offers premium ice cream made fresh in-store, along with fresh-baked family-recipe cookies and other made-in-house treats such as cinnamon rolls, brownies, muffins, and more.
The staffing at the shop is a point of pride, as they partner with area high schools to operate a comprehensive school-to-work transition program. This program enables individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn various tasks, including baking cookies, scooping ice cream, cleaning, operating a cash register, and handling any other tasks that might arise throughout the day.
Owners Connie and Addison used Honeycomb Credit to purchase a mobile food trailer and raised $50,000 from 42 investors in 2023!
See more of our alumni highlights in our 2023 impact report here! https://hubs.li/Q02k9mcl0
Check out these offerings live on Honeycombโs platform and closing soon! Learn more about these businesses and others raising funds on Honeycomb for their growth projects at https://hubs.li/Q02kpCnW0.
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Honeycombโs 2023 impact report has arrived! 2023 was a record year for us and set us up for a fantastic 2024. Check out the milestones we hit last year, and stay tuned for more highlights of the report.
To read the official 2023 impact report, follow the link in the bio!
The countdown is on! You have 6 hours to invest in locally-owned businesses on Honeycomb with $0 fees. Make sure you don't miss out ๐ https://hubs.li/Q02b6xhZ0
It all started with a community bank and a juice shop.
Invest Local. Grow Main Street.
As a sixth-generation community banker, George grew up in Western Pennsylvania and saw firsthand how the disappearance of community banks was limiting small business owners from getting the loans they needed to make their businesses thrive. In Kansas City, Ken was struggling to get capital for his juice shop, despite his finance background. George and Ken put their heads togetherโand Honeycomb Credit was born.
Today, we're a team of small business owners, finance nerds, bloggers, and food enthusiasts. What connects our diverse interests are a shared passion for community and a strong belief in the power of Main Street.