FOR BRAND PARTNERS
A Considered Approach to Partnership
We partner with independently Black-owned brands creating products rooted in formulation integrity, transparency, and real performance.
THE OPPORTUNITY
A Market Gap We’re Addressing
Black consumers represent a powerful and growing economic force, yet Black-owned businesses continue to face barriers in visibility, distribution, and growth.
At the same time, customers are navigating fragmented shopping experiences—managing multiple websites, transactions, and deliveries to access products aligned with their needs.
Sankofa Collective exists to bridge that gap.
OUR MODEL
What We Provide
Curated Discovery
We identify and feature products that meet our standards, eliminating the need for brands to compete for visibility across fragmented platforms.
Seamless Infrastructure
Multiple brands. One cart. Coordinated fulfillment. We simplify the customer experience while expanding brand access.
Quality Evaluation
Products undergo a structured review process grounded in formulation and ingredient transparency.
Launch Visibility
From travel kits to featured placements, we introduce brands through curated entry points designed for discovery and retention.
PARTNERSHIP VALUE
What You Gain
Predictable Revenue
Wholesale purchasing with Net 30 terms—no consignment or chargebacks.
Seamless Infrastructure
Multiple brands. One cart. Coordinated fulfillment. We simplify the customer experience while expanding brand access.
Strategic Access
Reach aligned, high-intent customers through a curated platform—not a crowded marketplace.
Brand Positioning
Inclusion signals alignment with formulation standards and ingredient integrity.
FOUR ENTRY POINTS
Ways to Partner
TRAVEL KIT PARTNER
Launch Collection Placement
Provide TSA-compliant units to be featured in curated travel kits designed for discovery, early adoption, and brand introduction.
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WHOLESALE PARTNER
Inventory-Based Partnership
Sell products at wholesale with guaranteed purchasing and full operational support, including fulfillment, customer service, and marketing.
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LAUNCH EVENT PARTNER
In-Person Brand Exposure
Contribute sample units for curated launch events, offering direct access to high-value audiences and content opportunities.
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AMBASSADOR PARTNER
Content & Community Growth
Partner with Sankofa to drive awareness through aligned content, earning commission and early access to new product releases.
Become a Brand PartnerOUR CRITERIA
Who We Work With
- We partner with independently Black-owned brands that meet our standards for formulation, ingredient transparency, and performance. Not every brand qualifies—and that selectivity is intentional.
- Must be authentically Black-owned (minimum 51% Black ownership)
- Must be independently owned (not subsidiaries of or acquired by non-Black corporations)
- Must be free from all sulfates (including misleading alternatives such as Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate)
- Must contain zero parabens, phthalates, or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
- Fragrance must be used responsibly (essential oils preferred; synthetic fragrance must be phthalate-free and fully disclosed)
- Must be formulated with melanated people’s needs in mind
- Must provide complete ingredient transparency (no proprietary blends that obscure ingredients)
- Must meet cruelty-free and ethical sourcing standards
- Must be produced domestically within the United States (with exceptions considered case-by-case)
We evaluate every formulation beyond marketing claims—if we cannot verify the ingredients, the product does not qualify.
WHY NOW
Building Our Own Infrastructure
Recent shifts in retail and corporate priorities have reinforced a clear reality—access cannot depend on external systems. Sankofa Collective is building the infrastructure needed to support long-term growth for Black-owned businesses.