Black Sands Entertainment
The most popular independent black comic book publisher in the nation!
Last Funded June 2023
$2,159,670
raised from 5,125 investors
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Investor Panel
Investor Panel
Fares interviewed Black Sands Entertainment on December 4, 2020.
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Fares Ksebati
CEO of MySwimPro
Strengths
says, "The CEO has awesome energy, passion, and domain expertise in the space! This is an untapped market opportunity and the company is growing quickly. I believe there is great potential to diversify revenue streams beyond the already profitable comic book line. Digital is the wave of the future and this company is positioned well to capitalize on this trend."
Advice
says, "I’d like to see a larger focus on more digital strategy and execution around the mobile application. It’s great to have a supporting physical product, but I think the future of the space is digital and pursuing this category with more intensity will pay dividends in the future. Best of luck!"
What Investors Say
LEAD INVESTOR
I was fortunate to invest in earlier Black Sands Entertainment investment rounds. Current and new BSE investors should be proud of what BSE has accomplished over these last few years. I’m excited about being right there with Manuel and Geiszel Godoy as an investor as they lead Black Sands Entertainment into unchartered territory where no manuscript exists. I’m also incredibly proud of all the other investors for joining this journey. We’ve never collectively had an opportunity to grow with a black-owned entertainment business from the ground up. The investment opportunity is precious to be a part of and witness.
Sounds like we’re tapping into and nurturing the most culturally-influential ethnicity within the most culturally-influential nation in the world. Love it!
A logistics Specialist working as a Civil Service with a passion for new ideas.
I believe in the future of this awesome company.
Well, I am Colombian. I have a Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages. I always researching and looking for an opportunity to invest.
I really like your ideas.
I believe in what you guys represent and I'm here for it!!!
I believe not just in the product and the message but the people like yourselves providing another opportunity to properly represent people like us. I’m deeply moved and so are my family friends and business partners. Please keep going and when you have more rounds reach out and let me know. The site made it complicated for my business to invest in you guys. But it’s ok we figured it out.
I believe this company is going to take off.
I've been following their progress for a little while now. I didn't realize they had a Wefunder campaign.
I want to do my part in supporting African American backed entertainment!
Techy geek who loves angel investing, travel and learning about culture.
Love the concept. I am in full support of the founder And his vision for this brilliant company.
BSE vision is something my generation didn't have the chance to watch/read while growing up, but now we do and I'm ecstatic! I invest in support of the younger generations having positive entertainment and seeing themselves represented when they read a book or watch the screen.
Moved to the US - September of 1998. Master of Science - Sport Managenent.
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice.
Business owner since 2016.
Its a feeling...
I invested in BLACK SANDS ENTERTAINMENT...because I wanted to be a part of the first independent black comic book publisher in the nation!
What Friends Say
Donald CoolidgeLead Investor in Black Sands Entertainment | USMC Vet, Founder @ Majestyk, Elemental Path, RazzKings
"The team is awesome. Have known them for a while and their content is just as good. Business model is proven and they have an existing, super engaged community of fans & customers. Good luck!"
Kadiatou TubmanManager of Education Programs and Outreach, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
"I am writing to express my unwavering support and endorsement for
Black Sands Entertainment.
Black Sands Entertainment has been a vital contributor to the
education and public programs at the Schomburg Center. For the past
four years, Black Sands entertainment has shared it powerful and
inclusive content to thousands of readers, aspiring artists, and comic
book enthusiasts at our annual Black Comic Book Festival. They are
festival favorite, adored by youth and adults alike. Founders, Manuel
and Geiszel Godoy, are exciting to work with. They are innovative
visionaries who understand the role and impact that quality positive
and inclusive representation has on all learners, especially youth of
color."
Ryan WillAccount Executive, ReedPOP
"In an industry that has struggled with diversity, it is so refreshing to see Black Sands creating work that is adding racial diversity while also providing some much-needed diverse storytelling to children of all ages. The combination of quality artwork and great characters is something that can be difficult to find among self-published comics which also makes Black Sands a valuable addition to our Small Press areas. We’re confident that Manuel and Geiszel will do well at our shows and we look forward to working with as they grow and continue to add a much-needed element to the pop-culture industry as a whole."