Sector: Arts & Retail
Platform: Wefunder
Stage: Growth
Minimum Investment: $100
What They Do
Tender Loving Empire (TLE) operates as a record label, handmade goods marketplace, and creative community for independent artists.
Why It Might Be the Next Big Thing
Consumers increasingly seek authenticity and purpose in retail. TLE connects creativity and commerce, creating a replicable model for local-to-national expansion.
Snapshot
6 physical stores in Oregon
30,000+ handmade products
Record label roster includes touring artists
My Take
It’s rare to see an indie-driven business scale responsibly — TLE shows that “values-led” can also mean viable.
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