Honeycomb Credit
Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors
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 Kenneth Martin, George Cook, and Ken.
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Kenneth MartinCo-founder
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George CookCo-founder & CEO
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KenCo-founder
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Mathias JamoraCFO
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Christian BilgerNamed on SEC filing
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Edward EnglerNamed on SEC filing
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Ken MartinFounder
Investors · 8
American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactMadison
Citta CapitalPalo Altovia Jim Mao · inferred
Delaware Crossing Investor GroupPhiladelphia
Mudita VentureDetroit · $500K – $1M
SustainVCBoston · $500K – $1M
Symphonic CapitalSolana Beach · $1M – $3M
New Community TransformationreportedGrand Rapids · $250K – $1.5M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Upstart Co-Lab
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$14.8M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2018–2026
- Undisclosed amountseedJun 2024Source ↗
▶$1.1MraisedMar 2026 · 52 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$11.5MraisedMay 2025 · 88 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$762.6KraisedApr 2025 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$455KraisedNov 2019 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$1MraisedAug 2018 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsRaise Green
Raise Green was a climate-focused investment marketplace for clean energy and local impact projects that has been acquired by Honeycomb Credit. The platform facilitated investments in climate solutions and local businesses.
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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 Kenneth Martin, George Cook, Ken 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, New Community Transformation.
- 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.