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Cedar Park, TX

Developing exclusive cigar lines and expanding retail and digital operations to enhance customer experience and brand reach.

• Exclusive product growth: Launching three new proprietary cigar lines to expand the curated selection.
• Brand storytelling: Investment in high-quality media and a premium Cigar Journal to enhance digital presence.
• Off-site expansion: Strengthening event infrastructure to bring experiences beyond the lounge.
• Community engagement: Longstanding commitment to local partnerships and charitable initiatives.
• Experienced leadership: Led by co-owners with deep industry knowledge and a strong creative vision.

Smokers Abbey in Austin is raising funds to support a multi-pronged growth initiative centered on expanding its boutique cigar offerings and enhancing both in-store and remote customer experiences. With a focus on intentional hospitality and community building, the lounge plans to launch three new exclusive cigar lines, broaden its event capabilities through an upgraded Off-Site Event Kit, and invest in branded merchandise and product development. These efforts are designed to deepen customer engagement, extend the brand’s reach beyond the lounge itself, and reinforce Smokers Abbey’s position in the market as a distinctive curator of small-batch cigars.

Additional funds will be allocated to enhance the company’s digital infrastructure, including improvements to its e-commerce platform and online storytelling capabilities. The initiative includes the launch of a premium Cigar Journal and professional media production to elevate brand presence across digital channels. These upgrades are expected to support sustained growth while preserving the lounge’s core values of education, hospitality, and connection. With an established reputation in the Austin cigar community and a growing presence through exclusive blends and local collaborations, Smokers Abbey aims to leverage this funding round to scale its operations while remaining rooted in quality and authenticity.

Company Info

Smokers Abbey | Austin is a boutique cigar lounge focused on exclusive small-batch cigars, community engagement, and hospitality-driven retail.

Smokers Abbey | Austin is a boutique cigar lounge and retail shop located in Cedar Park, Texas. Founded in 2017, the business specializes in curating small-batch, high-quality cigars in a hospitality-focused environment. Known for its exclusive blends and thoughtfully designed experiences, the lounge emphasizes community engagement through pairing events, local collaborations, and nonprofit partnerships. The space fosters conversation and mindfulness, attracting both local patrons and visitors from across state lines.

The business plans to use new funding to expand its offerings and strengthen its brand presence. Initiatives include launching three exclusive cigar lines, enhancing off-site event capabilities, and developing branded merchandise. Funds will also support digital growth through e-commerce upgrades and promotional content creation. Additional resources will go toward printing a premium cigar journal and maintaining day-to-day operations. These efforts are aimed at increasing customer engagement, broadening reach, and reinforcing Smokers Abbey’s role as a trusted destination for cigar culture and connection.