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NYSE has reserved \"BMT\" Ticker Symbol for Black Momma Tea \u0026 Cafe.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;We are bringing back the Small caps like back in the day!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Companies may go public on the New York Stock Exchange without forking out fat fees to Wall Street banks which typically underwrite such capital raising...","published_at":"2020-12-23T23:54:06Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/140133","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/140133"},{"id":137024,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:137024","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Vanessa Braxton Featured on the Today Show on NBC -","preview":"Vanessa Braxton Featured on the Today Show on NBC -","published_at":"2020-10-18T18:25:29Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/137024","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/137024"},{"id":136899,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:136899","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"CEO, Vanessa Braxton Celebrates 51 years today and featured on the Cover of Entrepreneur Magazine","preview":"In my 51 years I have never been on the cover of anything 😍 , I never really cared because my work speaks for itself plus I work 16 hours a day!\u0026nbsp; I make moves behind the scenes 🤷🏾‍♀️ , its the discipline as an Engineer,\u0026nbsp; lol .\u0026nbsp; It feels good that I've built a Family Office and Brand for my legacy.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Now its time to help others build for their legacy in the next 52 years....because I plan to live to 103! 🤣🤷🏾‍♀️😘\u0026nbsp;Pick up your copy Nationwide at Barnes and Noble or ...","published_at":"2020-08-23T00:27:11Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/136899","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/136899"},{"id":133354,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:133354","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"VANESSA BRAXTON IN FORBES AND ESSENCE MAGAZINE! 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Period!","preview":"I know people are curious but it's not respectful to use other investor's names to join our FB Pre IPO Private Equity Group. This group is only for BMTC Investors If you did not invest then it's not right or respectful to use an Individuals name to join. ( I'm not talking about groups, we know who's who)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Compliance, Lawyers and Transfer Agents have the roster of investors names in order to approve access. Most probably know I have a Family Office and been investing for 32 years in ...","published_at":"2020-02-02T16:32:14Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/128406","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/128406"},{"id":127789,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:127789","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Everyone will receive a 10% bonus on their shares in this round (only)! 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Newest Trend....WHAT!!!!\u0026nbsp;When an online company opens a Brick \u0026 Mortar, they bring their brand, customers, followers and expansion plans to open retail stores. 🙆🏽‍♀️ Were they looking at my playbook.🤷🏾‍♀️I Told you all so, 🤣🤣, you heard it from me first. Don't worry I stay 25 Steps ahead. 🤣😍🤷🏾‍♀️","published_at":"2019-12-03T12:38:45Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/127554","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/127554"},{"id":127418,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:127418","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"This the last week to share with your network Webuy black did a phenomenal article !","preview":"Its gonna be crazy and on point next year!! Im excited even though I feel like Im working 24 hours a day 🤣🤣.Here's the article webuy black wrote https://webuyblack.com/blog/black-owned-tea-brand-headed-to-new-york-stock-exchange/picture ( Me \u0026 my daughter at listing meeting at NYSE for\u0026nbsp; BMTC)\u0026nbsp; Historic for her ( our youth) to understand and see the process.\u0026nbsp;There's alot that goes on behind the scenes and unless you have done it before, you really don't have a clue but I will sh...","published_at":"2019-12-01T03:40:47Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/127418","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/127418"},{"id":127417,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:127417","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Black Enterprise Article of Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Cafe and Vanessa Braxton - Who knew?? 🤷🏾‍♀️","preview":"Black Enterprise did the same article and published it unbeknownst to me. Its great Press but it would have been really nice to get a heads up. 🤣🤣 . I love that everyone is paying attention to Black Momma Tea \u0026 Cafe.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-owned-vodka-brand-black-momma-opens-cafe-and-bar/#.XdrhlmloIuw...","published_at":"2019-11-25T14:24:02Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/127417","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/127417"},{"id":127211,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:127211","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Newsday Article: Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Cafe changing the Narrative in communities","preview":"This interview was conducted prior and recently released in NY Newsday. This is about Economic Inclusion for all.\u0026nbsp;Black Momma Tea \u0026 Cafe in Newsday, please share\u0026nbsp;https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/black-momma-cafe-wheatley-heights-1.38250667","published_at":"2019-11-16T15:19:57Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/127211","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/127211"},{"id":126399,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:126399","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"No objections and Planning Board Approval of BMTC","preview":"I want to thank the investors who attended the Planning Board Meeting at Babylon Town Hall. I'm pleased to announce Black Momma Tea \u0026 Cafe received Approval for a Restaurant, Bar \u0026 Cafe use from the Town Planning and Development Board. People do not realize the work, time \u0026 energy which goes into Site plan, Drainage calculations, Engineering Design and Waste Water Management. 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A qualified small business stock (QSBS) is the stock—or shares—of a qualified small business (QSB), as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. A qualified small business is an active domestic C Corporation whose gross assets, valued at original cost, do not exceed $50 million on and immediately after its stock issuance.*Please talk to a CPA but my CPA informe...","published_at":"2019-09-19T21:34:50Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/126009","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/126009"},{"id":116091,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:116091","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"September 30, 2019 last day to invest in this round!","preview":"I want to thank you all who got in last year and attended the shareholders meeting and saw the vision of this company from the start.\u0026nbsp; Most of you were my customers from my other company under Black Momma Brands and I created Black Momma Tea \u0026 Cafe for us all to get in from the Jump!\u0026nbsp; Like Mr. Wonderful said \"we gonna prove those Nay Sayers wrong\" and move with a proactive spirit. Thank you to those coming on board now 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Welcome to the Fantastic Voyage 😍😘 to the Land of Black Mo...","published_at":"2019-09-18T00:25:22Z","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","url":"/feed/116091","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/116091"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":71673,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:71673","question":"Can we still invest?","author_name":"Robina Lynn Epps","votes":7,"created_at":"2019-12-14T19:49:26Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-71673","answers":[{"id":72437,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:72437","answer":"Not now, the round closed and hit the max","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-12-21T13:31:56Z"}]},{"id":321946,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:321946","question":"We try to invest in our own and this is what we get. Seems like another bold faced hustle.","author_name":"Buffy Simmonds","votes":6,"created_at":"2025-12-29T10:28:54Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-321946","answers":[]},{"id":321864,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:321864","question":"Its been 6 years already, I feel sadden because she ( vannessa) is sporting a big fur coat and gaining profit and all I have is 6years of NOTHING I really believed in her. This is December 2025 already.","author_name":"Jacqueline IVEY","votes":6,"created_at":"2025-12-26T08:50:25Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-321864","answers":[]},{"id":63405,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:63405","question":"Vanessa Dont have anymore questions I was asking in relation our group I am trying to drive some traffic your way our group is an investment group called Angels and Entrepreneours our mentor is Neal Patel hopefully I can get u some more investors Take care and have a fantabulous day Ronnie","author_name":"Ronnie Jourdan","votes":6,"created_at":"2019-09-17T14:47:32Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-63405","answers":[]},{"id":322665,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:322665","question":"Hi, when should we expect a 2026 financial update?","author_name":"Kimberlynn Heller","votes":5,"created_at":"2026-01-08T05:09:09Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-322665","answers":[]},{"id":322318,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:322318","question":"Any updates for the upcoming 2026 year? I haven’t heard anything in years.","author_name":"Sharina Moore","votes":5,"created_at":"2026-01-03T19:40:25Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-322318","answers":[]},{"id":321589,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:321589","question":"Can someone please update me on the progress of this company. I haven’t heard anything about my investment since 2024.","author_name":"Derrick D. Cannon","votes":5,"created_at":"2025-12-22T11:56:20Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-321589","answers":[]},{"id":313408,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:313408","question":"So here is an update. Mrs. Braxton has purchased her 54th property and is celebrating by posting on Instagram and looking for accolades. As this is the 5th year of the 2175 investors giving out $1.6 million and not having a damn thing to show for it, I recommend that you go on Insta, Youtube (She had the audacity to comment on the Uncle Nearest situation) and ask about your investment. She inquired why I didn't come out and support the newest opening of the building. The answer is 2 fold. One, I didn't know about it. Two, If I had received any dividends from my investment I would have been more than happy to come see where my money went. But I see now it is going to make her richer.","author_name":"Tarik Smith","votes":5,"created_at":"2025-08-20T22:22:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-313408","answers":[]},{"id":313369,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:313369","question":"So when we invested 5 - 6 years ago, when do we see an ROI? I mean 2175 investors investing $1,603,720 is no small feat. Over 6 years at a 4% return should have yielded $2Mil. So where is the money? What is happening here? No dividends nothing? Yet there is another distillery opening? Mrs. Braxton is talking about the Uncle Nearest situation? Yet nothing coming in my email or mailbox or anything. I want answers. Mrs. Braxton, I am calling you out. Come out here and defend yourself. Tell these investors where their money is. What it is doing for you and why it isn't working for them.","author_name":"Tarik Smith","votes":5,"created_at":"2025-08-20T14:42:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-313369","answers":[]},{"id":76550,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:76550","question":"I invested way back in May 2018 and still haven't seen my certificate. Can you advise? Thanks!","author_name":"Kevin Cooper","votes":5,"created_at":"2020-02-02T16:39:03Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-76550","answers":[]},{"id":73233,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:73233","question":"Good morning and happy 1/1/20. I just found your company and would like to know if you’re considering opening the investment window again at a later date? Thank you and congratulations!","author_name":"Debbie Crews","votes":5,"created_at":"2020-01-01T19:50:40Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-73233","answers":[]},{"id":73011,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:73011","question":"I am not seeing where I can invest in shares of stock. Can you please give me some direction on how we can go about investing in shares of stock?","author_name":"Mary Jones","votes":5,"created_at":"2019-12-29T19:55:54Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-73011","answers":[]},{"id":72618,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:72618","question":"Can we still invest?","author_name":"Michelle Riley Jones","votes":5,"created_at":"2019-12-23T12:39:05Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-72618","answers":[]},{"id":71942,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:71942","question":"I would like to invest.","author_name":"Aaron Means","votes":5,"created_at":"2019-12-17T21:24:44Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-71942","answers":[]},{"id":71407,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:71407","question":"Hi! I heard about BMTC yesterday. I would like to invest. How would I get started?","author_name":"Arlene Cook","votes":5,"created_at":"2019-12-12T03:07:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-71407","answers":[]},{"id":64104,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:64104","question":"Hi Vanessa, I understand that mistakes can be made but wondering about your news section. First of all, the first two links don't work; they just lead to a 404 error. Second, none of the articles linked talk about your tea company. I understand that the vodka brand is a subsidiary but you must understand my confusion given the name of the company on WeFunder is Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Cafe; you are asking people to invest in your tea company but only talk about your vodka. More importantly, can you please explain why the CNN link directs users to their homepage instead of an actual article? I hope I am wrong but with all due respect, these seem to be too many mistakes to be unintentional. Whether I am right or wrong, and I do apologize if I am wrong, your news section is very misleading and would greatly appreciate you addressing this comment and updating your news section asap. Until then, I will not invest. Best, Chris","author_name":"Christopher P. Teague","votes":5,"created_at":"2019-09-24T00:39:19Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-64104","answers":[]},{"id":16242,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:16242","question":"\"Black Momma Teas and Cafe will sell affiliated brands owned by B4MC Group like vodka, agave and tea at a discounted price. Vanessa Braxton is a principle shareholder in both entities and will benefit from the relationship.\" This seems like a pretty big conflict of interest since it seems like this offering does not include the opportunity to invest in B4MC Group and after reading the Form C this is a very high valuation for a completely unproven and very risky spin off concept (15m for a company with 0 revenue). It seems like this is just a franchise business that will funnel profits to B4MC Group and away from these investors. Why not offer interest in B4MC Group as a whole? Where did you come up with that valuation? Is there anything other than \"trust me\" that we have to go off of for the cheap (possibly even at cost or at a loss, there is nothing we could do to stop it) selling of products to your other businesses?","author_name":"Andrew Bushnell","votes":5,"created_at":"2017-12-06T19:24:31Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-16242","answers":[{"id":16312,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:16312","answer":"A conflict of interest, not at all! That’s your thinking. We don’t think like that at all Andrew. There’s a bigger picture here! And No we do not intend to funnel profits to B4MC Group, if that was the case why would we relinquish our website and online channel sales to BMTC. In the profile, you will see B4MC Group is only receiving cost plus which is well below Industry standards. We bring an existing loyal customer base of 27k+, an existing established website, government and channel sales that holds a lot of value. In addition, we intend to purchase the real estate for the standalone drive-thru which will bring real estate value to the company books. Why not offer interest in B4MC Group as a whole? Why should I because you say so, B4MC Group is an African American Women-Owned company that was started for the Legacy of my family. It was never intended to go public, Base upon my existing customers request to invest in ME because I created a valuable brand within a niche. I started Black Momma Tea and Café so my customers and everyone can benefit from the ground level. With the current environment we are living in people need jobs and to take their businesses to another level. Not everyone is fortunate to have the disposable income to invest like you! So it made sense to start BMTC and get us involved with the mission of supporting smaller brands that can scale when we grow. In addition, I'm reciprocating to some of the customers we do business with. We source and collaborate with African American owned, Women-owned, Veteran Owned and Small businesses to make a change. That’s why Obama signed into Law the JOBs Act which stands for Jump-Start Our Business Start-Ups, to give us small guys the chance. First of all, I have 27k existing customers who trusted and purchased Black Momma Brands ..who love the products and trust how we have treated them over the years. In addition, Do you understand if there was not B4MC Group/Black Momma Vodka Brands ..there would not be a Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Café? Hence the name. Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Café evolved out of the request of my customers wanting to be involved with the brands I already created, so why not create something for us all to be a part of together, investing together, create jobs, more small businesses and small manufacturers. There are Apple products in Apple stores but we are going to disrupting the industry! Like I mentioned before why don't you purchase the product before you invest and then you can relate to what our 27k loyal customers believe in. May I suggest Black Momma Vodka First","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","votes":10,"created_at":"2017-12-08T03:26:47Z"}]},{"id":16230,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:16230","question":"When I am investing in Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Cafe, am I also getting a stake in the existing online business of the BMTC company? If yes, could you please share the detailed financials of that company as well please.","author_name":"Mahesh Sethuraman","votes":5,"created_at":"2017-12-06T04:00:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-16230","answers":[{"id":16255,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:16255","answer":"Hello Mehesh Sethuraman, yes the existing online and channel portion will be part of BMTC Inc. The financial details of that privately held company isn't part of this offering, its a separate entity which is relinquishing its online and channel position to BMTC, Inc","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","votes":1,"created_at":"2017-12-07T04:19:57Z"}]},{"id":321954,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:321954","question":"I was wondering the same thing. What happened to the investment.","author_name":"Nikki Hunter","votes":4,"created_at":"2025-12-29T13:54:32Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-321954","answers":[]},{"id":321949,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:321949","question":"This woman will have to answer to The Most High about her devilish moves.","author_name":"Denarin Holmes","votes":4,"created_at":"2025-12-29T12:45:16Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-321949","answers":[]},{"id":304585,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:304585","question":"Greetings, It's been a minute. How is the company doing? Can I sell my shares?","author_name":"Miriam Jackson","votes":4,"created_at":"2025-03-24T20:32:44Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-304585","answers":[]},{"id":233471,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:233471","question":"It has been 3 years, Everything is so quiet and I have not heard hide nor hair from BMT. There were so many emails and things in the beginning and talks of gifts and how wealth is made. Even discussion of being on the NYSE. I even had a conversation with Vanessa Braxton when my company was in need of sanitizer when the pandemic was in full swing. My request was to have a sample of the product so that I could present to the board and then we would purchase if the board agreed. She declined. Then I heard nothing. No emails. No letters. No checks. NOTHING. I have reached out and got no response. The money invested as far as I know is gone because I have no ROI. So this is the start of my campaign to find out what has happened. $1.6 million raised. The company did not fold during the pandemic and from a cursory investigation, they have the NY location and by the words of Ms. Braxton the vodka is being sold in the DMV. So it seems there is some forward movement. So where are the updates?","author_name":"Tarik Smith","votes":4,"created_at":"2023-02-05T03:23:51Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-233471","answers":[]},{"id":224991,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:224991","question":"Good Afternoon, I haven't seen any updates in reference to investments since 2020. Is there anything note worthy? How are the brick and mortar stores fairing? Any information is appreciated, Thank you.","author_name":"Tawayna Dobie","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-11-08T21:33:12Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-224991","answers":[{"id":224993,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:224993","answer":"Yes, there was an update last year when the store opened on Dec 11th, 2021. We are about to conduct our annual update before the end of the year. Hope to see you come to the cafe, also follow up on Wefunder and we will be sending out via Wefunder email shortly. Stay tuned for new items and changes. Also, you can see on the Instagram daily items","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-08T21:50:55Z"}]},{"id":220361,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220361","question":"What is the status of my investment? I am no longer interested. Lack of communication. Is it public? What is the status of your company? No updates whatsoever.","author_name":"Karentessa Boyce","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-09-28T18:57:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-220361","answers":[{"id":220375,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220375","answer":"Last update was December when we opened the Cafe, in addition you can go to SEC.gov or the Facebook group were everyone has been following as well. Reg C updates is annually any updates in between is a courtesy. You can also email investor relations with specific questions not related to financial advise or valuations. .Investors relations checked your records and no email has been received by you. You can also see updates on IG and FB. Investors through out the year has visited the Cafe to see whats going on and be proactively involved. We will be having an annual before the end of the year. People are working to move this forward and the owner has invested over 70k of her own funds. So this is not going anywhere and its here to stay. In regards, to this being public? This is still private equity phase. We only reserved our ticker symbol as stated in the updates. Private Equity is long term and your cost basis is still the same as per your investment account in Wefunder. Going public and building structures takes time and patience. Look forward to our year end update with new items. Stay tuned Have a great day","author_name":"Vanessa Braxton","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-28T19:47:45Z"}]},{"id":216748,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:216748","question":"Is there any updates as to when this company, that I had invested back in 2019, will go public with its stock. I have not receive any updates or communications recently on a time frame for this.","author_name":"Anthony Lombardo","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-08-29T19:39:22Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/blackmomma.tea.cafe#question-216748","answers":[]}],"faq":[{"question":"When I am investing in Black Momma Tea \u0026amp; Cafe, am I also getting a stake in the existing online business of the BMTC company? If yes, could you please share the detailed financials of that company as well please.","answer":"Hello Mehesh Sethuraman, yes the existing online and channel portion will be part of BMTC Inc. The financial details of that privately held company isn't part of this offering, its a separate entity which is relinquishing its online and channel position to BMTC, Inc"},{"question":"\"The Starbucks of the Tea Industry!\" is quite the claim, since Starbucks sells tea, isn't Starbucks already Starbucks of tea? Do you plan to also sell food/coffee at the cafes? Are you sure that you are picking locations that will get the foot traffic and drive in/thru traffic...","answer":"Hello Andrew Bushnell, Starbuck is Starbucks Coffee not Starbucks of Tea... They sell some teas but their core is Coffee, that's why Its called Starbucks Coffee Company. Yes, we plan to sell food, pastries, desserts and 1 particular coffee that we partnered with a Co-op Farmer in South Africa. Majority of our products are organic, gluten-free, vegan, low glycemic and kosher. That is what differentiates BMTC from the rest. If you look at the profile you will view sample products from other ven..."},{"question":"\"Black Momma Teas and Cafe will sell affiliated brands owned by B4MC Group like vodka, agave and tea at a discounted price. Vanessa Braxton is a principle shareholder in both entities and will benefit from the relationship.\" This seems like a pretty big conflict of interest si...","answer":"A conflict of interest, not at all! That’s your thinking. We don’t think like that at all Andrew. There’s a bigger picture here! And No we do not intend to funnel profits to B4MC Group, if that was the case why would we relinquish our website and online channel sales to BMTC. In the profile, you will see B4MC Group is only receiving cost plus which is well below Industry standards. We bring an existing loyal customer base of 27k+, an existing established website, government and channel sales ..."},{"question":"When do you expect to close this fundraise?","answer":"We have not established a close date. It's expected to be early 2018, but as soon as we hit the Max goal it will close."},{"question":"what kind of return does this investment offer?","answer":"This is not a debt-equity investment, this is common stock equity investment and the minimum is 100 shares"}]}}}