Black Sheep
Chicago, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Black Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee chain operating coffee shops that serve specialty-grade Robusta and 100% arabica blends, Norwegian waffles, and signature drinks like ceremonial-grade matcha. It runs locations across the UK, US, and Middle East and offers a loyalty rewards app.
Founders & leadership
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Atish DoshiDirector and Chief Executive Officer
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Kevin Van EekeranNamed on SEC filing
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Stuart BaumNamed on SEC filing
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Kathleen ManillaNamed on SEC filing
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Douglas SchaafNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$850K disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$850KraisedDec 2019 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$850KraisedDec 2019 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Atish DoshiExecutive Officer, Director
- Kevin Van EekeranDirector
- Stuart BaumDirector
- Kathleen ManillaDirector
- Douglas SchaafDirector
- Offering amount
- $850K
- Amount sold
- $850K
- Sales commissions
- $9.5K
- Placement agents
- E.L.K. Capital Advisors, LLC
- First sale
- Nov 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 6
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Black Sheep do?
- Black Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee chain operating coffee shops that serve specialty-grade Robusta and 100% arabica blends, Norwegian waffles, and signature drinks like ceremonial-grade matcha. It runs locations across the UK, US, and Middle East and offers a loyalty rewards app.
- Who are Black Sheep's investors?
- Black Sheep's investors include Lakeside Capital, AgFunder, Bessemer Venture Partners, New Crop Capital, Siddhi Capital.
- How much funding has Black Sheep raised?
- Black Sheep has disclosed $850K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Black Sheep headquartered?
- Black Sheep is headquartered in Chicago, US.