Opening Up Capital
In Hospitality.

To thrive in the hospitality industry you have to
delight your customers — turning customers into a loyal community.

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See how DealMaker helps turn that
community into capital.
Serving The Future Of Hospitality

As inflation and overall affordability challenges persist going into 2026 the hospitality industry is looking for ways to deepen its relationships with customers and the communities they serve.

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Restaurants, bars, entertainment venues — these aren’t just businesses — they are vital parts of a healthy, connected community where people come together to celebrate and enjoy each other's company.

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But increasingly these businesses struggle to serve their communities due to rising costs. However, businesses with large, local following are now turning communities into capital by crowdfunding growth.

Death & Co. $6M+ Raise Strategy Mixes Up Growth And Capital.
National Expansion
Multi-Raise Strategy
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Westbound & Down Serves Up Community And $1.2M In New Capital.
Capital
Community Expansion
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Hospitality Is Raising Boldly In 2025.

Online capital raising provides three regulatory pathways
tailored to different stages of growth that provide flexible
paths to funding your hospitality business.

Regulation CF

Raise up to $5M
Raise up to $5M annually from anyone. Perfect for the proof-of-concept stage, with a fast 3-4 week timeline and minimal disclosure requirements. Companies with both retail and VC backing command
50% higher valuations.
Early Stage

Regulation A

Raise up to $75M
Raise up to $75M with SEC qualification. Requires audited financials but offers public
market preparation. Monogram Technologies used this path to power their rise from startup
to publicly traded company.
Growth Stage

Regulation D

Raise unlimited capital
Unlimited raise amount for accredited investors only. Combines community engagement benefits with flexibility for larger tickets. Ideal when your community includes high-net-worth climate advocates.
Accredited Only

Why Retail
Capital Works
For Hospitality

Direct to investor capital raising offers specific advantages that align perfectly with hospitality
companies’ unique needs and challenges.

Mission Alignment:

3x
Climate-conscious investors invest for impact as well as returns. They understand long
development timelines and are willing to support your vision through multiple stages.
Customer-investors have 3x higher lifetime value.

Speed to Capital:

75%
Launch a campaign in weeks, not months. Companies using modern capital raising platforms close rounds 75% faster than traditional fundraising timelines

Market Validation:

13%
A successful community raise proves market demand before institutional investors commit. 13% of equity crowdfunding now comes from institutional investors who see retail validation as de-risking.

Built-In Marketing:

AMP
Every investor becomes an advocate. Their networks amplify your message, creating organic growth in brand awareness and customer acquisition.

Built-In Marketing:

35%
Build a community that funds multiple rounds. Average 34.9% of successful Reg CF companies go on to raise follow-on rounds, often from the same investor base at progressively better terms.

Robotics Trends

LEAGUES
Empower every team with access to fan capital. Leagues can create shared infrastructure that unlocks new revenue and builds deeper connections with supporters across markets.
TEAMS
From expansion clubs to fan favorites, teams are raising millions by turning supporters into shareholders. The result? Higher attendance, stronger community, and recurring revenue.
New
COLLEGIATE
With new NIL and donor dynamics, schools can activate their alumni and fans like never before. Fan-led capital campaigns close the gap and build long-term engagement.
ATHLETE- VENTURES
Athletes are launching their own brands, content platforms, and communities. Fan investment offers capital without gatekeepers — and turns followers into co-owners.

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