To build the bagel bakery of her dreams, Emily Winston, founder and CEO, of Boichik Bagels in Berkely, CA, needed to raise about $5 million. She couldn’t qualify for a bank loan, and she didn’t want venture capital or private equity investors. So, she turned to crowdfunding, offering fans of her New York-style bagels the opportunity to invest in the business. The move has benefited Emily and her customers both financially and in terms of building long-lasting relationships.
Read the full Boichik Bagels story in the June 2024 mini-mag.
