PRESS RELEASE: CustomBoxes.io Selected as One of Only Ten Companies Nationwide to Raise Capital Through Flippa Invest
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CustomBoxes.io Selected as One of Only Ten Companies Nationwide to Raise Capital Through Flippa Invest
Atlanta, GA – October 23, 2025 – CustomBoxes.io, the eCommerce packaging company helping small businesses brand their shipments affordably and sustainably, announced today that it has been selected as one of only ten companies nationwide approved to raise capital through Flippa Invest, an invite-only platform providing direct access to over 80,000 accredited investors.
Flippa Invest’s selection process highlights companies with exceptional growth potential, strong fundamentals, and transparent business models. As part of this exclusive group, CustomBoxes.io now joins a curated network of high-performing startups positioned for scalable, profitable expansion.
As part of this elite cohort, CustomBoxes.io is raising $625,000 in growth capital with reasonable terms, enabling both individual investors and venture capital firms to participate in the company’s next phase of expansion.
“We’re honored to be one of just ten companies chosen by Flippa Invest,” said Derick Jaros, Founder and CEO of CustomBoxes.io. “It’s a privilege to stand alongside a small, vetted group of companies that represent the next generation of capital-efficient innovation. This opportunity allows us to include our all of our supporters directly in our growth story.”
Being one of only ten companies selected for Flippa Invest also gives CustomBoxes.io exposure to over 80,000 accredited investors, many of whom run eCommerce or DTC businesses themselves. It’s a rare, Shark Tank–style moment where the visibility alone creates partnership, customer, and capital opportunities far beyond the raise itself.
Democratizing Ownership and Investment
CustomBoxes.io’s campaign through Flippa Invest makes it possible for its community—customers, business partners, investors we've met and friends—to become shareholders in the company’s success. The platform enables investments with fairly low minimums ($10k) while maintaining institutional-grade diligence and oversight either through a direct raise or group raise (SPV) investment vehicles.
For venture capital firms, Flippa’s hybrid model offers the structure and governance of a traditional lead investor while creating diversified exposure to high-growth startups. Even concentrated funds benefit: research indicates that allocating roughly 20% to diversified hybrid investments can enhance portfolio stability and long-term returns. So far, it has been a win-win-win when VCs get involved and join along in the round with these other investors as it helps ensure the round will get closed faster with less work than traditional routes.
“Flippa isn’t just a platform—it’s a bridge between professional investors and everyday supporters,” added Jaros. “It’s changing how growth capital works for companies like ours—outside Silicon Valley, yet still scaling nationally and sustainably.”
Read more about why we like Flippa's approach to capital funds here.
A Better Alternative to Traditional SBA Loans
CustomBoxes.io also emphasized its preference for equity-based hybrid funding over debt-based lending.
“Traditional SBA loans can put a stranglehold on growing companies,” Jaros explained. “They often require personal guarantees, restrict reinvestment, and limit flexibility. Until SBA loans evolve into deferred-debt tools, hybrid VC lending through Flippa Invest is the best path forward. It gives us the capital flexibility we need—without compromising growth or innovation.”
About CustomBoxes.io
CustomBoxes.io helps thousands of small businesses transition from blank boxes to simple logo boxes and custom shipping boxes with logos, offering sustainable, affordable packaging that drives brand loyalty. The company’s packaging strategies also help merchants avoid UPS and FedEx surcharges by optimizing dimensions and reducing shipping costs—often by up to 30% per shipment.
The company’s five-year sustainability mission aims to conserve 800,000 trees, 340 million gallons of water, and 190 million kilowatt-hours of electricity through recycled kraft materials and operational efficiency.
About Flippa Invest
Flippa Invest is an invitation-only funding platform connecting verified startups with a global network of over 80,000 accredited investors. Designed to democratize access to venture-scale opportunities, Flippa Invest blends the structure of traditional VC funding with the openness of community-based investing.
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🚀 We’re raising money—and everyone can join.
CustomBoxes.io is officially live on Flippa Invest.
We’ve built a company that helps thousands of small businesses ship smarter, save money, and go sustainable. Now, we’re giving our friends, family, customers, and community the chance to invest alongside us.
💡 Why Flippa?
Because it’s inclusive, transparent, and fair. It lets us raise from our supporters and partner with VCs in a hybrid structure that promotes both accountability and flexibility.
💰 Why not SBA loans?
Because they can strangle growth. We’d rather fund expansion through shared ownership than take on personal guarantees and rigid repayment schedules.
We’re scaling quickly and doing it the sustainable way—one box at a time.
📦 Join us at flippa.com/product/invest
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