Honeycomb Credit
Invest in local businesses. Grow your community.
Overview
Honeycomb Credit is a crowdfunding platform that facilitates loans for small businesses, funded by their own customers and community members. It offers fixed-income investments in the form of small business loans, allowing investors to earn a return while supporting local economies. The platform is an SEC-registered Title III funding portal.
✨ Key Features
- Debt-based crowdfunding (small business loans)
- Fixed-income investments for community members
- Focus on local and community-based businesses
- Interest rates typically between 6-14%
- Business vetting and support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on community-funded loans
- Provides a tangible way for customers to support businesses they love
- Offers marketing benefits to businesses through their campaigns
Unique Value: Creates a symbiotic relationship where small businesses can access fair capital from their community, and community members can earn a return while supporting local growth.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Helped over 400 business owners secure more than $30 million in investments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Equity investing
- Reward-based fundraising
🏆 Alternatives
Honeycomb Credit emphasizes the marketing and community engagement benefits of its model more than other debt platforms, viewing a loan as a tool to build customer loyalty.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for investors.
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