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This brand is about reclaiming that name and honoring her elegance, fire, and legacy.Our company is believed to be developing the first tequila brand founded and owned by a Black Hispanic woman. It’s more than a spirit — it’s a reclamation of heritage, a celebration of culture, and a commitment to sustainability, transparency, and craftsmanship.Why Josefina Inc., Why NowMass-market tequilas are being exposed for using additives and misleading consumers. People are asking smarter questions — not just about what’s in their glass, but who is behind the brands they buy.Josefina Inc. answers that demand by delivering:Additive-free tequila made in small batches in Jalisco, MexicoLuxury bottles crafted with recycled materialsDirect partnerships with Mexican artisans and producersA mission-driven brand rooted in Black, Hispanic, and Caribbean identityWhat We’ve Already DoneGenerated 150,000+ organic impressions in just 48 hoursBuilt a 33.4K+ personal following (not including Josefina’s growing social audience)Our early retail partner in Chicago is ready to carry Josefina upon launchConfirmed commitment from a Chicago restaurant, with more restaurant and bar partners in progress across DFW and ScottsdalePartnered with a third-generation distillery in Jalisco, MexicoWhy We're CrowdfundingWe initially launched Josefina on Kickstarter, but quickly realized something deeper:Our community doesn’t just want to support — they want to invest.So we’ve pivoted to Wefunder to give our earliest believers the chance to truly own a piece of what we’re building.We’re raising $265,000 on a SAFE at a $5M valuation cap to fund:Our first production run of our BlancoFinalizing our custom luxury bottle designShipping, compliance, and quality testingFair compensation for our small team — because Black and Brown labor deserves to be paid fairlyWhat Josefina RepresentsJosefina Inc. is one-of-one.Not celebrity-backed. Not built on industry access or generational wealth.Just a woman with a story, a mission, and a growing community behind her.We’re building a brand that bridges cultures, generations, and geographies — and we’re doing it the right way, from the ground up.Help Us Pour Forward — and Become a Part of HistoryBy investing in Josefina Inc., you’re not just backing a premium tequila — you’re helping change who gets to build, launch, and lead in the spirits industry.You’re helping redefine what legacy looks like — and who gets to leave one.Help us pour forward — and become a part of history.","location":"Chicago, IL","website":"https://josefinatequila.com/","total_amount_raised":0,"total_investors":0,"is_funded":false,"is_active":false,"related_urls":["https://wefunder.com/josefina","https://josefinatequila.com/"]},"media":{"share_image_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/185567/xxl_blob.jpg","logo_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/logo/185567/large_blob","header_media_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/185567/standard_blob.jpg","cover_photo_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/185567/standard_blob.jpg"},"links":{"company_url":"https://josefinatequila.com/","linkedin_url":"https://linkedin.com/company/katherine-tinsley-507307164/","instagram_url":"https://instagram.com/drinkjosefina","tiktok_url":"https://tiktok.com/@drinkjosefina","blog_url":"https://www.josefinatequila.com/"},"highlights":[],"quick_facts":[{"index":1,"claim_id":"claim-fact-1","value":"Believed to be the first tequila brand in the U.S. founded by a Black Hispanic woman."},{"index":2,"claim_id":"claim-fact-2","value":"Generated 150K+ organic impressions in 48 hours across social platforms — pre-launch."},{"index":3,"claim_id":"claim-fact-3","value":"Retail partner secured + early interest from restaurants in Chicago, DFW, Miami and Scottsdale."},{"index":4,"claim_id":"claim-fact-4","value":"Premium, additive-free tequila made sustainably using recycled materials and small-batch production."},{"index":5,"claim_id":"claim-fact-5","value":"The founder has 33.4K+ followers and an audience already engaged with the brand’s journey."},{"index":6,"claim_id":"claim-fact-6","value":"Blends Mexican tradition with Puerto Rican influence to create a one-of-one cultural tequila."},{"index":7,"claim_id":"claim-fact-7","value":"Portion of sales supports climate-impacted communities in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Latin America."},{"index":8,"claim_id":"claim-fact-8","value":"Founder Katherine Tinsley was featured in 'Food \u0026amp; Beverage' for \"redefining spirits ownership.\""}],"team":[{"id":5783971,"entity_id":"wefunder:company_role:5783971","user_entity_id":"wefunder:user:4839350","role":"founder","name":"Katherine Elena Tinsley","title":"CEO \u0026 Founder","bio":"Katherine Tinsley is, to her knowledge, the first Black Hispanic woman to found a tequila brand. 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