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Chicago Coffee Brand Looks to Community for Investment as Campaign Nears Close

Chicago, IL — December 10, 2025 — Momentum Coffee, Chicago’s largest Black-owned coffee brand with four locations citywide, founded and led by husband-and-wife team Ms. Bravo and Mr. Powell, has launched a community investment crowdfunding campaign with only 14 days remaining to secure the funding needed to strengthen its operations and expand its community impact.

Momentum Coffee operates in neighborhoods where national chains often choose not to invest, including the South Loop, Millennium Park, Garfield Park, and Austin. Known for hiring locally, training young people, and creating safe and welcoming spaces, Momentum has become a vital anchor for residents, workers, and tourists.

This campaign, hosted on Honeycomb Credit, invites everyday Chicagoans to participate as community investors—rather than donate—and can earn a return while supporting a mission-driven, family-owned business as it works to remain strong during a challenging economic climate. 

Funds raised will support:

• Equipment upgrades for faster, more consistent service
• Expanded inventory to meet growing demand
• Increased roasting and distribution capacity
• Operational efficiency improvements
• Enhanced job and training opportunities for Chicago youth

“Our cafés are more than businesses — they are community anchors,” said Ms. Bravo, who co-founded Momentum Coffee with her husband Mr. Powell. “As pressures rise for small and mission-driven businesses, we’re inviting the community to join us as investors. Every investment helps keep these neighborhood spaces alive and accessible.”

Momentum Coffee emphasizes that its growth is directly tied to preserving community spaces, supporting workforce development, and maintaining access to quality coffee in neighborhoods across Chicago.

View the campaign here: Honeycomb Campaign Link Rooted in Community. Powered by Coffee. 💪🏾☕❤

Required Regulatory Notice:

No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent, will not be accepted. Any offer to invest can only be made through the Honeycomb Credit offering page.

Contact: Nikki Bravo Momentum Coffee 

Address: 2119 S State St Chicago, IL 

Website: momentumcoffee.org

Email: [email protected]

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ELEASE DATE 12.10.25 12:00 PM