Honeycomb Credit Acquires IFW

A Game-Changing Alliance for Small Business Funding

George Cook and Karen Cahn bring IFW into the Honeycomb Credit hive.

Big news in the small business world—Honeycomb Credit has officially acquired IFundWomen (IFW), creating a powerful, all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs seeking funding, support, and community at every stage of their journey.

We’re excited about the acquisition because it’s a huge milestone for both of us. We’ve brought together Honeycomb Credit’s expertise in community-powered investment crowdfunding with IFW’s proven success in rewards-based crowdfunding, enterprise grants, and coaching programs for early-stage businesses. And that means only good things for small business owners.

Honeycomb Credit Acquires IFW: Why Does It Matter?

The funding gap for small businesses is real—especially women-owned and underrepresented entrepreneurs. And it’s been a barrier to growth for a long time. By bringing everything together, Honeycomb Credit can build a more inclusive funding ecosystem. Now we offer everything from startup coaching and grant access to crowdfunded loans and investment opportunities.

“By joining forces with IFW, we’re creating a unique offering where entrepreneurs at any stage—from ideation to expansion—can find the right capital at the right time in their growth journey,” says George Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit.

What This Means for Entrepreneurs

With the integration of IF -,now IFW by Honeycomb Credit - small business owners will gain access to a broader suite of tools and services, including:

💛Investment Crowdfunding

💛Rewards Crowdfunding

💛Grants

💛Coaching & Community

And

💛Capital for Every Stage: Whether you’re launching a startup or expanding an existing business, the combined platform supports funding rounds from $25,000 up to $500,000.

Entrepreneurs who started their funding journey on IFW have already raised nearly $200 million and created over 95,000 new jobs. Now, with Honeycomb Credit’s scalable infrastructure and growing investor base, we’re going to work to help those numbers grow even faster.

A Vision for the Future of Small Business

This acquisition benefits more than entrepreneurs—it also creates opportunities for everyday investors to build wealth while supporting the small businesses they love. With a minimum investment of just $100, community members can invest in local businesses and share in their future success.

Karen Cahn, IFW’s Founder and CEO, has joined Honeycomb Credit as a Principal Advisor, continuing her mission to advocate for small businesses and close the funding gap. “Honeycomb is the ideal partner,” Cahn says. “Together, we’re better equipped to serve the full lifecycle of an entrepreneur.”

A New Era for Main Street Funding

Honeycomb Credit acquiring IFW is the next evolution in equitable small business financing. By bringing together coaching, community, and capital under one roof, the newly combined platform is creating an opportunity for entrepreneurs to choose community over institutions.

Whether you're a startup founder, a growth-stage business owner, or an investor passionate about supporting local economies, we’ve opened new doors—and a more inclusive future for small business in America.

Ready to raise capital or invest in Main Street’s success? Explore what’s possible!