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Beyoncé Named As 'Significant' Investor In Lemon Perfect's $31M Series A Funding Round

Once Beyoncé dropped her sixth studio album in 2016, “lemonade” was one of the biggest buzzwords of the year. While the project’s title served as a metaphor, the music legend has now invested in the drink itself — sort of. Beyoncé has made an investment in Lemon Perfect — a hydrating flavored lemon water brand — Forbes reports.

Ngozi Nwanji

Apr 28, 2022

Black-Owned Coffee Company Inks Deal With Amazon and Whole Foods

As the pandemic redirects business models and disrupts financial platforms, many small businesses are taking a hit, but one Black-owned business is thriving and reaching new heights in its distribution endeavors. Blk & Bold, a specialty coffee company, announced a distribution partnership with Amazon and Whole Foods Market. According to Black Enterprise , Blk & Bold proclaims themselves to be the first-ever Black-owned coffee and tea company that is nationally distributed. “The seemingly overnight shift of the retail landscape and store operations have no doubt impacted the flow of emerging brands entering and expanding in the market. This is also why the alliance with Whole Foods and other key retailers continues to showcase the support and belief in Blk & Bold as a coffee brand,” co-founder and CEO of Blk & Bold, Pernell Cezar told Black Enterprise. Blk & Bold coffee has a plethora of options to choose from, including a Rise & Grind medium roast, BLK & Bold dark roast, and a...

Devin Crudup

May 4, 2020