Invest in the
future of tattoo

Investment Opportunities

We’re Crowdfunding

We’re opening the doors for everyday investors to join Blackdot’s investor community and be a part of the tattoo revolution. This is your invitation to help fund Blackdot’s expansion into tattoo studios and compatible retail.

Our investment campaign is now LIVE on Wefunder. Reserve your investment today!

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.

Accredited/institutional investors

If you’re a professional investor (accredited angel, family office, institutional) or a strategic corporate investor, your route to participation is via our Reg D 506(c) SPV on AngelList. Please complete our interest application to receive more information.

Email us at invest@blackdot.tattoo with any questions

A multi·billion dollar
opportunity

The global tattoo market is highly lucrative and the industry is undergoing unprecedented growth and rapid transformation.

Blackdot is uniquely capable of satisfying the oversized demand for smaller, detailed tattoos. Moreover, our focus on predictability, hygiene, and minimizing discomfort enables us to address a large, hesitant population segment that can now be offered greater peace of mind with Blackdot technology.

$3.9B

Forecasted size of the tattoo market

The US tattoo market is currently valued at $1.6B and the global tattoo market is expected to reach $3.9B by 2030. Forecasted industry growth (CARG) is 9.9%.

Tattoo is often cited as one of the most recession-proof industries alongside funeral homes and healthcare.

*Source: Fortune Business Insights 2023
IBISWorld 2023

46%

Nearly half of the under 40 population in the US has one or more tattoos

Few Americans purchase only one tattoo. Almost 70% who choose to tattoo have multiple tattoos.

This unprecedented growth is being driven by younger generations (Gen Y & Z) that are acquiring more tattoos at a faster rate than at any other time in recorded history.

*Source: Statista 2017 & 2021, YPulse Poll 2022
Blackdot Tattoo Market Analytics 2023

40M+

The untapped portion of the market considering a tattoo but holding back for one or more reasons

Fear of the pain associated with traditional tattooing, limited design options, concern with the appearance of the end result, and intimidation of the typical tattoo studio can hold people back from getting a tattoo.

Blackdot’s unique approach addresses these concerns, finally opening up tattoo as an option for this significant population segment.

*Source: Statista Survey 2017
2020 US Census

No
shortage
of firsts

JULY
2018

The Quest Begins

  • R&D for the Blackdot device commences
JAN
2019

Blackdot is Born

  • The Company is incorporated as a Delaware C-Corp
JULY
2019

First Black Dots

  • Blackdot prototype tattoos first dots on a person
DEC
2019

Initial Funding Secured

  • Seed round of VC & angel investor funding (SAFEs)
  • Professionally managed angel investor fund (SPV) oversubscribed in 48 hours
2020
2021

Blackdot Handheld Device Testing

  • Tattooed test dots on all makes and models of people using our patented handheld tattooing device
SEPT
2021

First Fully Automated Tattoo

  • Blackdot V1 (Gen 1) device begins fully automated tattooing
  • First VC-led priced round closed
JULY
2022

First Technology Patent Issued

  • Blackdot receives technology patent US11376407
SEPT
2022

First Micro Grayscale Tattoo

  • Blackdot V1 device tattoos Mona Lisa’s eyes
APR
2023

First Credit Card Sized Grayscale Tattoos

  • Tattoos of 'Chapel' and 'Tech Brain' by renowned Turkish artist Omer Tunca
OCT
2023

Blackdot comes out of stealth

  • Company launches with collections from John Craig, Omer Tunca, and Tyler Hobbs
  • Austin studio opens to the public
  • Offer Tradable Tattoos™
2025

Pilot deployment at Bang Bang NYC

  • Deployed a Blackdot device (V1.5) at Bang Bang NYC (the most followed tattoo studio in the world)
  • Released a comprehensive lettering & script customization tool for text tattoos
2026+

Looking Forward

  • Leasing Blackout devices to renowned tattoo studios in the US & abroad
  • Expanding the marketplace of available tattoo designs (including limited edition)
  • Make the Blackdot device generally available for the tattoo industry & compatible retail
  • Support for color tattoos

Tattoo Talks

Gain additional perspective and key insights from Blackdot’s VCs, angel investors, and advisors. Also hear experts from across the art community weigh in on the potential for the unique technology and transformative experience Blackdot provides.

The Blackdot team

Blackdot:
The Road to the
Tattoo Revolution

The three-part book—Blackdot: The Road to the Tattoo Revolution—is a must read for prospective investors.

Part III details the genesis behind Blackdot as told by Joel Pennington, the company’s visionary founder and CEO. Joel also chronicles the significant technical and commercial milestones, from ideation to launch, as well as spotlighting key talent—leadership, board of directors, advisors, and engineers—that are helping position Blackdot as the future of tattoo.

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the eBook
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We’re Crowdfunding!

We’re opening the door for everyday investors to be a part of Blackdot—and to be a part of the tattoo revolution.

Our investment campaign is now LIVE on Wefunder.
Reserve your investment today!

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.