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Blank Street

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 10 known investors

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Blank Street operates specialty coffee shops with a small-footprint model, serving high-quality specialty coffee and locally-sourced food at affordable prices. The company operates locations across New York, London, Boston, and Washington DC.

ConsumerFoodTechRetail Tech

Founders & leadership

Blank Street was founded in 2020 by Issam Freiha.

IFIssam Freiha
Issam Freihain𝕏FounderPartner
BE
Berk Emir IldizExecutive
HM
Harley MillerNamed on SEC filing
HD
Harrison DiGiaNamed on SEC filing
IL
Ignacio Llado Alvarez-SalasNamed on SEC filing

Board

JFJason Fiedler
Jason Fiedlerin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner at Left Lane Capital
HEHisham Elhaddad
Hisham Elhaddadin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner at HOF Capital
JCJoel Cutler
Joel Cutlerin𝕏Board directorInvestment Team at General Catalyst
VMVinay Menda
Vinay MendainBoard directorManaging Partner at Reshape
YM
Youngme MoonBoard director

Investors · 10

Cold Start VenturesNew York
General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M
Good FriendsSan Francisco · $250K – $1Mvia Alexandra Cowie · inferred
HOF CapitalNew York · $25K – $15M
Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M
Outbound VenturesNew York
ReshapeNew York · $100K – $2Mvia Vinay Menda · inferred
Shrug CapitalSunnyvale · $100K – $3Mvia Niv Dror · inferred
Fifth WallreportedLos Angeles · $250K – $100M
HilltopreportedNew Yorkvia Borid Bogatin · inferred

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$137.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2020–2025

▶$105MraisedAug 2026 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Issam FreihaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vinay MendaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joel CutlerDirector
  • Youngme MoonDirector
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Hisham ElhaddadDirector
  • Harrison DiGiaDirector
  • Ignacio Llado Alvarez-SalasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$105M
Amount sold
$105M
Sales commissions
$2.3M
Proceeds to insiders
$15.2M
Placement agents
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
First sale
Aug 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$21MraisedMay 2025 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason FiedlerDirector
  • Issam FreihaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hisham ElhaddadDirector
  • Youngme MoonDirector
  • Joel CutlerDirector
  • Vinay MendaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$21M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$38.7MraisedFeb 2024 · 48 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vinay MendaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joel CutlerDirector
  • Issam FreihaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Youngme MoonDirector
  • Jason FiedlerDirector
  • Hisham ElhaddadDirector
Offering amount
$44.9M
Amount sold
$38.7M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedJul 2022 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joel CutlerDirector
  • Issam FreihaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vinay MendaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Youngme MoonDirector
  • Jason FiedlerDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$66.8MraisedJan 2022 · 46 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason FiedlerDirector
  • Issam FreihaDirector
  • Vinay MendaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Youngme MoonDirector
  • Joel CutlerDirector
Offering amount
$67M
Amount sold
$66.8M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMar 2021 · 2 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vinay MendaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Issam FreihaDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedJul 2020 · 2 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Berk Emir IldizExecutive Officer
  • Issam FreihaDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 10

by search overlap
Joe737 shared keywordsJoe operates a mobile app that lets people discover independent coffee shops, order ahead at partner locations, and earn loyalty rewards across the network. It also provides tools for independent coffee shops to reach more customers.
Eater615 shared keywordsEater is a food and dining media publication producing restaurant guides, maps, videos, and articles covering where to eat across cities in the US and beyond. It covers dining out, groceries and retail, and local food scenes for readers and diners.
Uber Eats440 shared keywordsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
Timeout431 shared keywordsTime Out is a media brand offering city guides and editorial content covering travel, food, nightlife, movies, music, hotels, and things to do in cities worldwide. It also operates Time Out Market food and cultural venues in locations across North America and other regions.
the infatuation414 shared keywordsThe Infatuation is a restaurant and hospitality content platform that publishes guides, reviews, and recommendations for dining and nightlife destinations across major US and international cities.
Atly385 shared keywordsAtly is a location discovery app that helps people find restaurants, bars, and places to visit through personalized recommendations and user-generated tips. The consumer platform has been described as combining social community content with map-based navigation.
Postmates375 shared keywords<UNKNOWN>
DoorDash373 shared keywordsDoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
Blue Bottle Coffee282 shared keywordsBlue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.
Grubhub262 shared keywordsChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Blank Street do?
Blank Street operates specialty coffee shops with a small-footprint model, serving high-quality specialty coffee and locally-sourced food at affordable prices. The company operates locations across New York, London, Boston, and Washington DC.
Who founded Blank Street?
Blank Street was founded by Issam Freiha in 2020.
Who are Blank Street's investors?
Blank Street's investors include Cold Start Ventures, General Catalyst, Good Friends, HOF Capital, Left Lane Capital, Outbound Ventures, Reshape, Shrug Capital and 2 more.
How much funding has Blank Street raised?
Blank Street has disclosed $137.4M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Blank Street headquartered?
Blank Street is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.
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