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Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Honeycomb Credit runs an investment crowdfunding platform where individuals can invest in local small businesses, such as breweries, restaurants, and shops, in exchange for potential returns. It connects a community of over 18,000 investors with more than 500 local business owners.

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Founders & leadership

Honeycomb Credit was founded in 2017 by George Cook and Ken Martin.

GCGeorge Cook
George CookCo-Founder and CEOGeorge Cook is co-founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, an investment crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to invest in local small businesses through community lending.
KMKen Martin
Ken MartinCo-Founder
MJMathias Jamora
Mathias JamoraCFO
CB
Christian BilgerNamed on SEC filing
EE
Edward EnglerNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 10

Citta Capitallisted by Citta CapitalPalo Altovia Jim Mao · inferred
Delaware Crossing Investor Grouplisted by Delaware Crossing Investor GroupPhiladelphia

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Mudita Venturelisted by Mudita VentureDetroit · $250K – $2M

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SustainVClisted by SustainVCBoston · $500K – $1M

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Symphonic Capitallisted by Symphonic CapitalSolana Beach · $1M – $3M
3 Points Rising VenturesreportedPittsburgh

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Innovation WorksreportedPittsburgh · $100K – $300K

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New Community TransformationreportedGrand Rapids · $250K – $1.5M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14.8M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2018–2026

▶$1.1MraisedMar 2026 · 52 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kristin RichmondDirector
  • Mathias JamoraExecutive Officer
  • Anjali KumarDirector
  • George CookExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joshua TolmanDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.5MraisedMay 2025 · 88 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christian BilgerExecutive Officer
  • George CookExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anjali KumarDirector
  • Joshua TolmanDirector
  • Karen CahnDirector
  • Amber PorterDirector
  • Eric ChapmanDirector
  • Kristin RichmondDirector
Offering amount
$11.5M
Amount sold
$11.5M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$762.6KraisedApr 2025 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joshua TolmanDirector
  • George CookExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christian BilgerExecutive Officer
  • Kristin RichmondDirector
  • Amber PorterDirector
  • Eric ChapmanDirector
  • Kenneth MartinDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$762.6K
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$455KraisedNov 2019 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christian BilgerExecutive Officer
  • Edward EnglerDirector
  • Kenneth MartinExecutive Officer
  • George CookExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$455K
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedAug 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George James CookExecutive Officer
  • Christian Alexander Burke BilgerExecutive Officer
  • Kenneth John MartinExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Honeycomb Credit do?
Honeycomb Credit runs an investment crowdfunding platform where individuals can invest in local small businesses, such as breweries, restaurants, and shops, in exchange for potential returns. It connects a community of over 18,000 investors with more than 500 local business owners.
Who founded Honeycomb Credit?
Honeycomb Credit was founded by George Cook, Ken Martin in 2017.
Who are Honeycomb Credit's investors?
Honeycomb Credit's investors include American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, Citta Capital, Delaware Crossing Investor Group, Mudita Venture, SustainVC, Symphonic Capital, 3 Points Rising Ventures, Innovation Works and 1 more.
How much funding has Honeycomb Credit raised?
Honeycomb Credit has disclosed $14.8M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Honeycomb Credit headquartered?
Honeycomb Credit is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.