Honeycomb Credit
Overview
Honeycomb Credit is a Pittsburgh-based community capital investment platform that connects small businesses with fair loans from their customers and community members, revitalizing small businesses and towns across America. The platform has facilitated over $40 million in community investment across 500 small businesses in 40 states and Washington, D.C. Honeycomb Credit offers a unique opportunity for individuals to invest directly in local businesses, fostering economic growth and community engagement. The platform's strategy involves crowdfunded small business loans that democratize lending in a fast, responsive, fair, and de-risked way. Through Honeycomb's online application and underwriting process, applicants can access favorable and non-predatory loan terms in as little as 24 hours. Once businesses are approved for a loan campaign, Honeycomb works with those businesses to develop a marketing campaign and build community on social media, getting local investors committed to their success. This approach has led to small businesses that successfully fund on the Honeycomb platform experiencing, on average, 60% revenue growth in the year following their offering. Honeycomb Credit's investment philosophy centers on community-driven lending, transforming the lending process into a public community endeavor. This fosters meaningful connections between investors and businesses, encouraging consumers to support these businesses intentionally, influencing purchasing behavior, and even prompting large foundations to source products from their portfolio investments. The platform's impact is evident in the support of over 2,200 jobs through investments and the commitment of nine foundation endowments and three CDFIs to fund on the Honeycomb platform. Additionally, in 2024, 37% of Honeycomb's borrowers were BIPOC-owned, and 52% were women-owned businesses, highlighting the platform's dedication to economic empowerment and diversity.
Investment Focus
- Accredited and non-accredited investors welcome
- Investments are in the form of loans to small businesses
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Honeycomb Credit
What sectors does Honeycomb Credit invest in?
Honeycomb Credit invests in Technology, Real Estate, Media, Finance, Retail and Education, and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Honeycomb Credit is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Honeycomb Credit invest at?
Honeycomb Credit backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1K - 50K.
Which regions does Honeycomb Credit invest in?
Honeycomb Credit invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Honeycomb Credit?
Team members listed for Honeycomb Credit include Blake Fiery (Co-Founder and CEO) and Joe Lipple (Chief Product Officer).
What companies has Honeycomb Credit invested in?
Honeycomb Credit's portfolio includes Slutty Vegan, Ecotone Renewables, The Pittsburgh Juice Company, Squash the Beef, Aurochs Brewing Company, Sits n Wiggles and Savory Crust.
How do I contact Honeycomb Credit?
Honeycomb Credit's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
