FinovateFall 2016 / brandCrowder
Presenter Profile:
How they describe themselves: brandCrowder is a web-based alternative investment platform for franchise-related funds. BrandCrowder gives investors (e.g., institutional, accredited, and non-accredited) the opportunity to invest directly in America’s most successful franchise businesses.
How they describe their product/innovation: The brandCrowder platform incorporates syndicate and portfolio functionality in top branded franchises, matching investors with successful established franchisee developers and premier franchise brands.
Product distribution strategy: B2B and B2C via fintech platform
Contacts:
Bus. Dev.: Francois M. Nabwangu, J.D., CFO, francois@brandcrowder.co, 917-678-4496
Press & Sales: Robert Armiak, robert@brandcrowder.co, 614-562-3031
Website: brandCrowder.co | angel.co/brandCrowder
Twitter: @brandCrowder
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Founded: February 2016
Product Demoed: Alternative Investment Platform for Franchise-related funds
Product Launch: August 2016
Metrics: $112,000 raised, 5 employees, $10k per month
Presenters: Ijeoma Onuosa (President & Founder), Robert Armiak (CEO)
- Key Executives
Robert P. Armiak (CEO, Former Treasurer (NYSE:ADS)), Ijeoma C. Onuosa (President, Former CEO Capital Banker)
Key Stats
- Key Board Members
John Draper II (Former SVP, V&J Foods)
- Key Investors
Kai Capital Group LLC, Blue Startups, Henk Rogers
- Key Advisory Board Members
Dan Roselli (former Dir Marketing BoA), Chenoa Farnsworth (Hawaii Angels)
- Key Partnerships
FranData, Wealthforge