BEM | books & more
About this raise
BEM | books & more is raising funds on MainVest. It is an online bookstore that serves as a home for readers, writers, cooks, and eaters passionate about Black cultures. The business celebrates Black food by bringing works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry related to food for readers of all ages. BEM | books & more celebrates Black food, literature, and culture all in one place. The business is also planning to open a permanent brick-and-mortar location in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Gabrielle Davenport and Danielle Davenport founded BEM | books & more in October 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $50,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand operations and prepare to open the permanent location.
Investment Overview
Invested : $26,800
Deal Terms
Total Commitments
- Platform
- MainVest
- Start Date
- 07/28/2022
- Close Date
- 09/09/2022
$15,000
$50,000
$100
Revenue Share
Quarterly
RegCF
1.30X
4.30%
Company & Team
Company
- Year Founded
- 2019
- Industry
- Consumer Products, Goods & Services
- Tech Sector
- Distribution Model
- B2C
- Margin
- Medium
- Capital Intensity
- Low
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Funding history
- Total Prior Capital Raised
- $0
- VC Backed?
- No
| Close Date | Platform | Valuation | Total Raised | Security Type | Status | Reg Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2022 | MainVest | - | $26,800 | Revenue Share | Funded | RegCF |