# Argo Tea

Argo Tea Cafés are coming back - and you can be a shareholder!

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/argotea
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:149380
- Last updated: 2026-07-14T23:52:57Z
- Generated at: 2026-07-15T18:49:50Z

## Quick facts
- Argo Tea is a beloved brand with 20+ years’ success delivering the highest quality tea + food
- Operating on 7 college campuses with foodservice market leaders Sodexo and Aramark
- Cafés are built out with low capital expenditures through café operating license agreements
- Cafés are managed by the licensees that pay royalties to Argo Tea 2.0
- New management team are leading experts in building sustainable, better-for-you food + beverages
- 1/3 of Gen Z consumers buy 5 or more beverages in a café per week
- Globalization of food & beverage trends driving the growth of tea-based café beverages

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:105400: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Story
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## FAQ
1. **Hello what are the valuation and total amount being raised? (curious what ownership a $1k investment would lead to)**
   - Hi Karin! Pre-money valuation for the investment is $10,000,000. Final ownership depends on the total raise; this offering is done under US SEC Regulation CF which permits raising up to $5,000,000. So, if the total possible amount is raised, the ‘post-money’ valuation would be $15,000,000 ($10,000,000 valuation ‘pre-money’ + $5,000,000 in funds raised). The total $5,000,000 raise would therefore be equivalent to 33.33% of Argo Tea 2.0, Inc. Each share is valued at $1.01, so $1,000 investment ...
2. **These are non-voting shares, am I correct? Are these able to be cashed in at a later date or have the value appreciate? Or is this considered an angel investment with no increase on investment over time? Of course, as with any investment there is risk, but I love Argo and woul...**
   - Hi Lari! Yes, these are non-voting shares. The value of these shares can rise or fall with the value of the company over time. The shares will be restricted securities and subject to a one-year lockup following purchase, at which point they can be sold to others in a private transaction. There is not, nor do we contemplate there being, a public market for these shares; we encourage investors to consider any prospective investment to a long-term investment in Argo Tea 2.0, without the expectat...
3. **Hello, I am interested in making social media content for the brand since I truly love the brand! is there a good point of contact that I may discuss this further with?**
   - Hi Nayeli, thanks for the love! Apologies for the delayed response, we've been crazy busy with Argo 2.0! Email our team at marketing@plantinghopecompany.com to connect with us on this.
4. **Hi, what is the deadline for the 'bonus shares' period? Did you already reach the minimum of 300 investors for the 'bonus shares'?**
   - Hi, thanks for reaching out. Apologies for the delayed response, we've been crazy busy with Argo 2.0! As of March 18th, we have 152 investors committed. That means the next 148 investors will receive 10% bonus shares with their investment.

## Team
- Julia Stamberger (CEO)
- Jessica Gleeson (Lead Advisor)
- Mary E Barrett (Senior Vice President of Partnerships)
- James Curley (EVP Sales)
- Susan Walters-flood (Chief Operating Officer)

## Q&A
- Q: Hello, Any updates? I haven't heard anything in a while?
- Q: Hello what are the valuation and total amount being raised? (curious what ownership a $1k investment would lead to)
  - A: Hi Karin! Pre-money valuation for the investment is $10,000,000. Final ownership depends on the total raise; this offering is done under US SEC Regulation CF which permits raising up to $5,000,000. So, if the total possible amount is raised, the ‘post-money’ valuation would be $15,000,000 ($10,000,000 valuation ‘pre-money’ + $5,000,000 in funds raised). The total $5,000,000 raise would therefore be equivalent to 33.33% of Argo Tea 2.0, Inc. Each share is valued at $1.01, so $1,000 investment = 990 shares. If you invest during a ‘bonus shares’ period, the bonus shares are added to the shares you purchased – i.e. a 10% bonus on a $1,000 investment = 990 shares + 99 bonus shares = 1,089 shares. So you receive more shares for your investment, effectively lowering your per-share purchase price. Hope that helps!
- Q: Hi! When will you be posting updates?
- Q: Any updates? Never received any promised items.
- Q: Any new updates?
- Q: Hi! I became an investor last year at this time because I truly believe in this product and is one of my favorite teas ever. A few days ago I submitted the google form to send the $10k gift package to my home address. Due to my delay in scanning the QR code and filling out the form, I am hoping this doesn’t jeopardize my delivery. I received no indication of confirmation of receipt. For example, I wasn’t prompted to specify which croissant flavor I wanted. Please let me know if there is anything I need to do or if there is anything I can do to help. Thank you!
- Q: Hi, what is the deadline for the 'bonus shares' period? Did you already reach the minimum of 300 investors for the 'bonus shares'?
  - A: Hi, thanks for reaching out. Apologies for the delayed response, we've been crazy busy with Argo 2.0! As of March 18th, we have 152 investors committed. That means the next 148 investors will receive 10% bonus shares with their investment.
- Q: Hello, I am interested in making social media content for the brand since I truly love the brand! is there a good point of contact that I may discuss this further with?
  - A: Hi Nayeli, thanks for the love! Apologies for the delayed response, we've been crazy busy with Argo 2.0! Email our team at marketing@plantinghopecompany.com to connect with us on this.
- Q: These are non-voting shares, am I correct? Are these able to be cashed in at a later date or have the value appreciate? Or is this considered an angel investment with no increase on investment over time? Of course, as with any investment there is risk, but I love Argo and would love to be part of the come back, but would also like to make sure I completely understand the terms and policies involved.
  - A: Hi Lari! Yes, these are non-voting shares. The value of these shares can rise or fall with the value of the company over time. The shares will be restricted securities and subject to a one-year lockup following purchase, at which point they can be sold to others in a private transaction. There is not, nor do we contemplate there being, a public market for these shares; we encourage investors to consider any prospective investment to a long-term investment in Argo Tea 2.0, without the expectation of short-term liquidity. We are currently in the ‘testing the waters’ phase of the campaign, and are taking ‘pre-commitments’ to the offering (with special perks and share bonuses) while we’re filing the final SEC documents. A more complete description of the securities and accompanying disclosures will be available when we make our SEC filing, expected in the next 30 days.