In Bold Print is a technology company.
In Bold Print has raised $100K across 1 funding round.
In Bold Print has raised $100K in total across 1 funding round.
In Bold Print has raised $100K in total across 1 funding round.
In Bold Print's investors include m1720.
IN BOLD PRINT is a Chicago-based, minority women-owned, venture-backed startup offering a carbon management software platform that simplifies emissions measurement, reduction, and reporting for small to midsize companies in the consumer goods, retail, and ecommerce sectors[1][2][3][4][6]. Dubbed the "TurboTax of carbon accounting," it provides audit-ready Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculations using over 8,000 emissions factors, activity- and spend-based methods, energy vendor comparisons, ROI metrics, and one-click reporting to meet regulatory requirements, drive sustainability goals, and boost revenue through better sourcing and customer appeal[1][3][4]. The platform serves businesses struggling with ESG reporting, enabling quick insights in minutes rather than months, with proven customer wins like increased sales from impact transparency[4].
Recently completing a successful capital raise with institutional and strategic investors, the company is in a rapid growth phase, hiring for sales roles and emphasizing its role in making sustainability actionable amid rising regulatory demands[1][2].
IN BOLD PRINT was founded by Ashley Pradhan (CEO) and Cierra Valor (COO), who brought expertise in building data hubs for large enterprises across industries[2]. During the pandemic lockdown, they sought ways to contribute to sustainability but found the concept overwhelming and hard to operationalize for businesses, inspiring them to leverage their data skills for a new platform grounded in climate science[2]. The company emerged to "remove all the fine print" by delivering straightforward carbon accounting tools, launching as a female-founded (and minority women-owned) venture-backed startup in Chicago[1][2].
Early milestones include closing a $500K pre-seed funding round, positioning it as a pioneer in product sustainability scoring for ecommerce, with ongoing evolution toward broader consumer goods compliance[5].
IN BOLD PRINT rides the surging wave of ESG regulations and consumer demand for sustainability in consumer goods supply chains, where small/midsize businesses often lack tools to track Scope 3 emissions amid mandates like CSRD and SEC rules[1][6]. Its timing aligns with post-pandemic corporate shifts toward climate action, amplified by supply chain transparency needs in retail and ecommerce[2][4][5]. Market forces favoring it include exploding demand for accessible carbon tech—democratizing what was once enterprise-only—while influencing the ecosystem by enabling revenue uplifts (e.g., customer loyalty via impact data) and fostering sustainable practices upstream[4][6].
IN BOLD PRINT is primed for explosive growth, leveraging its recent fundraise to expand sales pipelines, customer base, and platform features amid tightening global emissions reporting[1][2]. Trends like AI-enhanced emissions modeling, Scope 3 supply chain mandates, and green consumer preferences will propel it, potentially evolving into a full-suite sustainability OS for consumer brands. Its influence could amplify as a diversity-led disruptor, standardizing "zero-stress" carbon tools and inspiring similar fintech-sustainability hybrids—cementing its role as the go-to for bold, actionable climate progress in a regulatory storm[1][4][6].
In Bold Print has raised $100K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $100K Pre-seed in April 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | $100K Pre-seed | m1720 |