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Honeycomb supports Chicago small business owners

 

 

Honeycomb is excited to launch our Chicago Hive

We love Chicago businesses because you aren't afraid to hustle. You're creative, resourceful, and deeply connected with your community.

Honeycomb Credit is excited to offer a new way for Chicago businesses to tap into the power of their local communities to raise funds, find investors and make payroll.

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Find local Chicago investors with a Honeycomb Investment Crowdfunding Campaign

 

Honeycomb Credit allows small business owners in Chicago to raise community capital as an alternative to bank loans, high-interest credit lines, merchant cash advances, or private equity investment.

With a Honeycomb crowdfunding campaign, your business can raise $15,000 to $500,000 from local investors who want to see your business succeed.

Honeycomb is your small business growth tool-1

Small business support and resources in Chicago

From restaurants and breweries to small retailers, we’ve helped over 175 businesses successfully fund their growth.  Learn how to activate local Chicago investors through our investment crowdfunding playbook.

Keep 100% ownership of your business.

Private equity and VC funds often ask for a percentage of your business. Honeycomb offers fair-rate interest loans—and never asks for equity.

Get the funds you need faster.

After applying most businesses can expect a credit decision within 24-48 hours. Campaigns can be funded in as few as 30 days.

Build stronger customer relationships.

Turn your customers into brand advocates for the next 3-5 years and beyond. When you run a Honeycomb campaign, you level up your customers.

Get marketing support to fund your campaign.

Our customer success leads work with you to construct a marketing strategy for your investment crowdfunding campaign.

 

Crowdfund like Danielle

She successfully raised $44,800 from 57 investors in the community. She's the first Honeycomb Credit campaign in Chicago—and certainly not the last!

“I think businesses popping up in neighborhoods is important. It means growth and it means opportunity. And so to have a successful business in the neighborhood continue to grow, it’s really important for the vitality of the neighborhood”

—Danielle Tubbs, Founder & CEO, Tubby's Taste in Chicago

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Find investors like Andrew

“The only serious option I've found for investing locally! I've been wanting something like this since before it existed. I think I've now invested in 10 different companies/projects and plan to invest in more.”

— Andrew, Small Business Investor on Honeycomb

Get fast, fair, and innovative financing for your small business’s next step by launching a Honeycomb campaign

 

Apply

Submit your application. Here's what to expect.

 

Fund

Run your campaign with a crowdfunding coach in your corner.
 

Grow

Grow your business and make monthly payments to your biggest supporters.

Let's see if we're a match!