• Restaurants + Bars
  • Entertainment
  • Arts
  • Society
  • City Life
  • Fashion + Beauty
  • Real Estate
  • Home + Design
  • Innovation
  • Travel
  • Sports
  • THE TOP 100
  • City Guide
  • Events
  • Charity Guide
  • Subscribe
  • Cities
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Fort Worth
Cities
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Fort Worth
culturemap logo
  • Restaurants + Bars

    THE LATEST

    Eric Sandler: Houston's restaurant community speaks out following controversial Roe v. Wade decision
    dealing with dobbs
    Houston's food community reacts to controversial Roe v. Wade decision
    By Eric Sandler
    Eric Sandler: Dallas-based soufflé restaurant rises in bustling Woodlands development
    on the rise
    Dallas-based soufflé restaurant rises in bustling Woodlands center
    By Eric Sandler
    Steven Devadanam: Houston Astros team up with major wine brand for new limited-edition bottles
    a grape play
    Houston Astros team up with big wine brand for limited-edition bottles
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Entertainment

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Fun Houston band headlines 'Sad' national summer music festival
    c'mon get sad
    Fun Houston band headlines 'Sad' national summer music festival
    By Steven Devadanam
    Craig D. Lindsey : New star-studded, Houston-backed movie sends viewers on a Wild West murder mystery
    a trip to yellowstone city
    New star-studded, Houston-backed movie sends viewers to the Wild West
    By Craig D. Lindsey
    Alex Bentley: Baz Luhrmann's Elvis fails to shake up the myth of music legend
    Movie Review
    Baz Luhrmann's Elvis fails to shake up the myth of music legend
    By Alex Bentley

    SPONSORED BY

  • Arts

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Beloved Houston classical music festival showcasing young stars winds down this weekend
    a true classic
    Beloved Houston classical music festival showcases emerging stars
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston names new leader of its prestigious art school
    introducing Paul Coffey
    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston names new head of prestigious art school
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Longtime Houston artist sheds light on darkness of Alzheimer's with new charitable event
    with light, some hope
    Houston artist sheds light on Alzheimer's with new charitable event
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Society

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Tilman Fertitta parties with Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers, and more at his LA steakhouse opening
    tilman on melrose
    Fertitta parties with Bruno Mars and more at his LA steakhouse opening
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Haute Houston TV stars and magnificent moms rock the runway in fab fashion event
    moms rule
    Haute Houston TV stars + magnificent moms rock the runway in glam show
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Chic crowd stylishly steps out for $345,000 fundraiser at Houston Polo Club
    doing it for bo
    Stylish crowd steps out for $345,000 fundraiser at Houston Polo Club
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • City Guide

    THE LATEST

    : Stages
    Entertainment
    Stages
    : PH Design Shop
    Shops
    PH Design Shop
    : Westin Oaks Houston
    Hotels
    Westin Oaks Houston

    SPONSORED BY

  • Events

    THE LATEST

    : Color Factory
    6.26.22 | 9:00 am
    Color Factory
    : Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
    6.26.22 | 10:00 am
    Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
    : Council Member Abbie Kamin presents Families with PRIDE
    6.25.22 | 9:00 am
    Council Member Abbie Kamin presents Families with PRIDE

    SPONSORED BY

  • SportsMap
  • Subscribe
  • City Life

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Galveston Island State Park reopens after major makeover with updated campsites, hiking trails, and bayside fun
    park it in galveston
    Galveston Island State Park reopens for summer after major makeover
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Prepare for yet another major closure at the Southwest Freeway and 610 West Loop
    be prepared to stop
    Prepare for yet another major closure at Southwest Freeway and 610
    By Steven Devadanam
    : Houston moves to Stage 1 drought plan as temperatures soar
    the heat is on
    Houston moves to Stage 1 drought plan as temperatures soar
    By Brooke Taylor, ABC13

    SPONSORED BY

  • Fashion + Beauty

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Sophisticated NYC fashion brand brings effortlessly chic looks to Houston
    nyc vibin'
    Chic NYC fashion brand brings effortlessly chic looks to Houston
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Cutting-edge Houston hair salon zhuzhes up buzzy Heights destination
    all tressed up
    Cutting-edge Houston hair salon zhuzhes up buzzy Heights destination
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Exclusive pop-in/mash-up of 2 luxe and street icons strolls into Houston as sole Texas stop
    what's gucci?
    Exclusive pop-in of 2 luxe and street icons strolls into Houston
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Real Estate

    THE LATEST

    John Egan: 10,000-acre ranch once owned by Houston-based political giant hopes to lasso $29.75 million
    Quail country
    10,000-acre ranch owned by Houston-based politician lists for $29.75M
    By John Egan
    Steven Devadanam: Houston's newest lagoon community makes a splash with massive beach and crystal-blue water
    life's a beach
    Houston's newest lagoon community makes a splash with beachy living
    By Steven Devadanam
    Eric Sandler: Game-changing East End waterfront development welcomes 2 new specialty coffee and retail shops
    Yes I would, if I could
    Game-changing East End waterfront development welcomes 2 new shops
    By Eric Sandler

    SPONSORED BY

  • Home + Design

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: In-demand Houston interior designer opens door to elegant new showroom in Rice Village
    livable luxury
    Haute Houston interior designer opens elegant new Rice Village shop
    By Steven Devadanam
    Holly Beretto: Galveston showcases 9 beachside beauties in annual historic home tour
    living history
    Galveston showcases 9 beachside beauties in annual historic home tour
    By Holly Beretto
    Holly Beretto: 6 sleek and stunning modern Houston homes open doors for in-person tour
    Modern Marvels
    6 sleek + stunning modern Houston homes open doors for in-person tour
    By Holly Beretto

    SPONSORED BY

  • Innovation

    THE LATEST

    Hannah J. Phillips: Texas-based Bumble sponsors 50 female athletes to honor 50 years of Title IX
    Big League Bumble
    Texas-based Bumble sponsors 50 female athletes in honor of Title IX
    By Hannah J. Phillips
    Steven Devadanam: Pioneering Houstonian launches Chewy for outdoors with game-changing new site
    a mountainous achievement
    Houstonian launches Chewy for outdoors with game-changing new site
    By Steven Devadanam
    John Egan: These Houston businesses punch in among Texas' best employers, report says
    Workin’ it
    These Houston businesses rank among Texas' best employers, report says
    By John Egan

    SPONSORED BY

  • Travel

    THE LATEST

    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Chip and Joanna Gaines' new Fixer Upper castle is opening for tours in Central Texas
    Hear ye, year ye
    Chip & Joanna Gaines' new Fixer Upper castle soon hosting Texas tours
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Steven Devadanam: Luxurious ranch retreat near Houston tees up lush new 18-hole championship golf course
    acing it
    Luxurious ranch retreat near Houston tees up new 18-hole golf course
    By Steven Devadanam
    : Texas' 10 best water parks for families, thrill-seekers, and everyone in between
    Ride the Wave
    Texas' 10 best water parks for families, thrill-seekers, and more
    By Jennifer Simonson

    SPONSORED BY

  • Sports

    THE LATEST

    : Big golf moves could spark major changes to Astros-backed Houston Open
    tourney turnover
    Big golf moves could spark major change to Astros-backed Houston Open
    By Adam Winkler, ABC13
    : Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct claims against him
    watson settles
    Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct claims against him
    By Greg Bailey, ABC13
    Steven Devadanam: Houston wins bid to host prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup games
    ole, ole, ole!
    Houston wins bid to host prestigious 2026 FIFA World Cup games
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Charity Guide
  • Tastemaker Awards
Promoted articles are produced by CultureMap sponsors and not by the editorial staff.
Home » Restaurants + Bars
11 HRW Newcomers
Enjoy Houston Restaurant Weeks 2017 at these 11 can't-miss newcomers
Sneak Peek at Bernie's Heights
Sneak peek: Beloved burger joint's new spot pays homage to first bus
LATEST NEWS
Here are the top 15 things to do in Houston this weekend
Crowdfunding Cuisine

Houstonians can now invest in local businesses through this crowdfunding platform

Houstonians can now invest in local businesses through crowdfunding

By CultureMap Create
Jul 24, 2017, 12:00 pm
Enlarge
Slideshow
Rendering of Poitin interior bar area
Poitín is slated to open in Sawyer Yards in 2018. Rendering courtesy of NextSeed
Rendering of Peli Peli Austin
Peli Peli had success with NextSeed in 2016, and now plans to open an Austin location. Rendering courtesy of NextSeed
Rendering of Poitin interior
Poitín is successfully using NextSeed to fund its construction. Rendering courtesy of NextSeed
Rendering of Poitin interior bar area
Rendering of Peli Peli Austin
Rendering of Poitin interior

Ireland native and newly minted Houston restaurateur Ian Tucker has laid the groundwork for his next Bayou City concept in the form of Poitín (pronounced "putt-cheen"), a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar that's slated to become the anchor tenant at Sawyer Yards.

Tucker’s bar concepts in Ireland have been nationally recognized for boasting the best cocktail experiences in the country, and Poitín promises to deliver to Houston Tucker’s unique brand of cuisine and cocktails, all set in an inviting atmosphere. 

But there's a twist to this tale: A percentage of the restaurant's funding will be raised through the crowdfunding platform NextSeed, which allows anyone to invest in small businesses. To date, 22 businesses nationwide have been successfully funded on NextSeed's Texas and national platforms.

Construction on Poitín is set to kick off next month, and the space is planned to launch in early 2018.

NextSeed provides an alternative to savings accounts and buying stocks; for the first time, opportunities exist for anyone to invest in local, growing businesses with as little as $100. Currently, Poitín is one of several live campaigns on NextSeed, which means anyone can choose to become an investor.

Popular local restaurant group Peli Peli had a resounding success on NextSeed's platform in May 2016, raising $358,000 under Texas regulations. In just 11 months, the team paid their investors back — well ahead of schedule — returning $409,513 to the members who invested.

The team now has an active expansion campaign on the platform to launch their Austin location. Peli Peli founding partners Michael Tran, Thomas Nguyen, and Paul Friedman (who is also the executive chef) first opened the Vintage Park location eight years ago, and have since expanded to several new locations with different concepts.

Being that both Tran (BS '99) and Nguyen (BA '98, JD '01) call the University of Texas at Austin their alma mater, it made sense that when it came time to expand beyond their home in Houston, they would be headed to the ATX.

Peli Peli Austin will take over a second-generation restaurant space in the 2nd Street District in Austin’s historic downtown area, with plans to open its doors in September of 2017.

Since its launch in mid-2015, NextSeed has facilitated over $4 million in investments in restaurants, bars, and various local businesses both in Texas and nationally using state and federal crowdfunding regulations. Thousands of investors wanting to catch the new wave of supporting local economic growth and development are now registered and investing on the platform.

On NextSeed, the investor can find an overview of each campaign, a detailed description of the business model and leadership team, market analysis, all of the investment details, and the opportunity to ask questions in a virtual community forum.

NextSeed was the first SEC-registered regulation crowdfunding platform in the country and is now operating from coast to coast.

For more information on active and fully funded campaigns nationwide, visit NextSeed.

---

Any views expressed in this article reflect the personal views of the author only for discussion purposes and should not be viewed as investment advice or recommendation, and does not constitute any legal or tax advice with respect to any securities.

Enlarge
Slideshow
Rendering of Poitin interior bar area
Poitín is slated to open in Sawyer Yards in 2018. Rendering courtesy of NextSeed
Rendering of Peli Peli Austin
Peli Peli had success with NextSeed in 2016, and now plans to open an Austin location. Rendering courtesy of NextSeed
Rendering of Poitin interior
Poitín is successfully using NextSeed to fund its construction. Rendering courtesy of NextSeed
Rendering of Poitin interior bar area
Rendering of Peli Peli Austin
Rendering of Poitin interior
Read These Next
downtown odessa patio bar
Dip into Downtown Odessa for a fun roster of food and festivals
Texas Heroes Day in La Grange
Head to La Grange to walk in the footsteps of true Texas heroes
The turquoise and mustard interior of Local Foods in Austin.
Cult-favorite Houston restaurant redefines 'local' with Austin opening
downtown odessa patio bar
Dip into Downtown Odessa for a fun roster of food and festivals
Texas Heroes Day in La Grange
Head to La Grange to walk in the footsteps of true Texas heroes
The turquoise and mustard interior of Local Foods in Austin.
Cult-favorite Houston restaurant redefines 'local' with Austin opening
  • Latest News
  • Most Popular
  • Texas-based Bumble sponsors 50 female athletes in honor of Title IX
  • Fun Houston band headlines 'Sad' national summer music festival
  • New star-studded, Houston-backed movie sends viewers to the Wild West
  • Houston's food community reacts to controversial Roe v. Wade decision
  • Houstonian launches Chewy for outdoors with game-changing new site
See All Latest News >
  • Where to eat in Houston right now: 9 stupendous new restaurants
  • Cult-favorite Houston restaurant redefines 'local' with Austin opening
  • Exciting new Vietnamese restaurant freshens up The Heights
  • Houston's food community reacts to controversial Roe v. Wade decision
  • Dallas-based soufflé restaurant rises in bustling Woodlands center
Vote Now
Whats Eric Eating
6/23
Exciting new Vietnamese restaurant freshens up The Heights
6/16
Houston's Top Chef Season 19 star dishes on TV time and new restaurant
6/9
Houston food insiders reveal the city's best seafood restaurant
Hoffman's Houston
6/20
Ken Hoffman readies for the longest — and sunniest — day in Houston
6/13
Hoffman on the return of a beloved Houston morning radio personality
6/6
Hoffman crashes Platinum Jubilee party + learns surprise queen fact
Where to Eat Houston
6/23
Where to eat in Houston right now: 9 stupendous new restaurants
4/20
Where to eat in Houston: 9 new restaurants for steak, ramen, and more
3/21
Where to eat in Houston: 10 new restaurants from Wild fare to steaks
Home | About Us | News Tips & Suggestions | Submit An Event | Submit A Charity | Advertise | Media Sponsorship | Jobs | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
© 2022 CultureMap LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Be A CultureMap Insider
Get Our Emails
Sign Up

We will not share or sell your email address

Newsletters for exploring your city

Thank you for signing up Please verify your e-mail by following the link we just sent you.
Look for an e-mail from CultureMap <info@culturemap.com>
Blossom Hotel Houston has enticing summer deals