Black Helmet: Owned By You
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When we started Black Helmet in 2008, it was just a side hustle—something created by firefighters, for firefighters. But over the years, it became so much more. It turned into a movement, a symbol of the brotherhood and sisterhood of firefighting, and a source of pride for so many of you.
After selling the company in 2016, we heard from countless firefighters who missed the original spirit of Black Helmet. Now that we’ve bought the brand back, we’re committed to bringing it back to its roots.
We’re working toward something we’re incredibly excited about: making it possible for you to own a piece of Black Helmet.
This would place Black Helmet where it belongs—in the hands of those who know what it means to serve, and it would give you a stake in our shared success.
Starting today, we’re gauging interest to see how many of you might want to be part-owners of Black Helmet. If this sounds like you, reserve your interest on our Wefunder campaign here: https://wefunder.com/blackhelmet.
FAQs About Ownership
Is this a real opportunity for ownership?
Yes! This is a real opportunity regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC ensures transparency and protects investors. Once we move past the "testing the waters" phase and officially launch, all terms will be shared, and the campaign will be fully compliant with SEC regulations.
While we can’t discuss specific terms yet, we’re considering models like equity ownership and revenue sharing to give you a meaningful stake in Black Helmet’s future.
What does “reservation” mean?
When you reserve your interest, you’re letting us know you’re excited about this opportunity.
- No money changes hands right now. Reserving your interest simply saves your spot for when the campaign officially launches.
- You may be asked to provide a payment method to confirm your reservation, but no funds are collected at this time. When the campaign launches publicly, you’ll have the choice to confirm or cancel your reservation.
What happens next?
Here’s what’s ahead:
- Now: We’re working to hit $50,000 in reservations, the minimum required to move forward.
- Legal Setup: Once we reach this goal, we’ll prepare filings with the SEC to formalize the offering.
- Compliance Review: Wefunder will review our legal and financial documents (typically 5–10 business days).
- Public Launch: When everything is finalized, we’ll launch the campaign publicly and share all the details. You’ll then decide whether to confirm or cancel your reservation.
The timeline from now to the public launch could take a few weeks to a couple of months.
How is this different from Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is for pre-ordering products or funding projects, with no ownership involved.
With Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), you have the potential to own a piece of the brand. This is a regulated process designed to protect you as an investor while giving you a meaningful stake in Black Helmet’s future.
What can I do right now?
- Reserve Your Interest: Visit https://wefunder.com/blackhelmet and reserve your spot today.
- Spread the Word: Share this opportunity with friends, family, and your firehouse.
- Stay Tuned: Keep an eye on your inbox for updates as we move closer to the public launch.
Why does this matter?
Black Helmet has always been more than a brand—it’s a promise. A promise to stand tall in the heat, to serve with courage, and to always have your back. By reserving your interest, you’re helping us take the first step toward building something that firefighters everywhere can be proud to call their own.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Visit https://wefunder.com/blackhelmet to reserve your interest and help us make Black Helmet truly firefighter-owned. Together, we can ensure it stays true to the firefighting community for years to come.
Thank you for your support,
Anthony & Pedro Sostre
Co-Owners, Black Helmet
Legal stuff: We are 'testing the waters' to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.