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CHICAGO, IL, USA – 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, welcoming spaces, Momentum has become a vital anchor for residents, workers, and visitors across Chicago.
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.
With less than two weeks left in the campaign, this moment represents a crucial opportunity for Chicagoans to rally behind one of the city’s most impactful Black-owned, family-led coffee brands.
