From Pews to Power: Black Founder Brings ChurchSpace to Detroit After $1.2M Raise -- Backed by Mayor Duggan and Top Investors
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DETROIT, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landscape where less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black founders, Emmanuel Brown has led a $1.2 million raise to expand ChurchSpace, the mission-driven tech company. While Brown spearheaded the funding round, its Edwards deeply personal storyand unwavering visionthat continues to drive the soul of the company.ChurchSpace helps churches transform underused buildings into income-generating hubs for events, outreach, and even last-mile delivery. She prayed through overdue bills, stress, and sleepless nightsuntil she passed from a heart attack and stroke, still trying to keep the ministry going. "In Texas, churches on the platform have earned up to $100,000 annually, reinvesting income into youth programs, food banks, and community outreach. ""This raise is more than a business milestoneits a testament to what happens when strategy meets faith, when the odds are defied and purpose outweighs circumstance," said Co-CEO Emmanuel Brown.ChurchSpace is currently onboarding Detroit churches and preparing for a citywide partnership backed by the City of Detroit.About ChurchSpaceChurchSpace is a tech startup building smart logistics and shared-space solutions by activating underutilized church properties for business, ministry, and community impact.