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Blue Bottle Coffee

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Delivers coffee beans at your doorstep on a subscription model

Oakland, United StatesFounded 2002eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2015
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer that operates primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing high-quality, freshly roasted coffee beans and a variety of brewing equipment to its customers. Blue Bottle Coffee serves a diverse clientele, including individual coffee enthusiasts, home brewers, and specialty coffee shops.

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The company operates in the specialty coffee market, which is known for its emphasis on quality, unique flavors, and sustainable sourcing practices. Blue Bottle Coffee differentiates itself by offering single-origin beans, which means the coffee is sourced from one specific location, allowing for unique flavor profiles that reflect the characteristics of that region.

Blue Bottle Coffee's business model includes both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services. Customers can purchase coffee beans, cold brew, and brewing equipment directly from the company's website or at one of their physical locations. Additionally, Blue Bottle Coffee offers a subscription service where customers receive regular shipments of freshly roasted coffee beans, ensuring they always have a fresh supply on hand.

The company generates revenue through the sale of coffee beans, cold brew products, brewing equipment, and merchandise such as mugs and gift cards. The subscription service provides a steady stream of recurring revenue, which is beneficial for financial stability and growth.

In summary, Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that focuses on high-quality, freshly roasted beans and brewing equipment. It serves individual coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee shops, operating in the specialty coffee market. The company makes money through direct sales and a subscription service, offering a consistent and reliable revenue stream.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Oakland, United States
Employees
1,093
Open positions
47
Dealroom signal
83.4/100
Industry
Food
Sub-industry
Food Logistics & Delivery
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces, Consumer Goods, Coffee, Delivery, Retail, Beans, Culinary, Direct-to-Consumer, Arts & Culture
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest Apr 2015
Capital deployed
$1.1M
Preferred round
SEED

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Funding history

9 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Sep 2017 $0 Nestlé
SERIES COther financing Jun 2015 $70M $280M Index Ventures · True Ventures · Jared Leto · Fidelity Investments
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Growth signals

Blue Bottle Coffee website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Blue Bottle Coffee is 310K monthly website visits, up 6.9% over the last three months. Blue Bottle Coffee's team grew 79.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits310K 3-month web change+6.9% 1-year team growth+79.8%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

12 investors on the cap table

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Series A9 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Nestlé
Team profiled 26 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 6 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
18 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States82.2%
🇰🇷 South Korea5.4%
🇯🇵 Japan5.2%
🇨🇳 China2.2%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong1.5%
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Market sentiment

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