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Blue Bottle Coffee

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 11 known investors

bluebottlecoffee.com ↗

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that roasts and sells single-origin coffees, signature blends, matcha, and instant coffee through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and physical cafes, offering curated tasting experiences and a membership rewards program.

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Founders & leadership

MV
Michelangelo VolpiDirector
JF
James FreemanFounder of Issuer
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Bryan MeehanFounder of Issuer
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Tony ConradDirector

Investors · 11

Avant Global LLCSanta Barbara
Brighter CapitalCupertino · $25K – $100Kvia Yun-Fang Juan · inferred
Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M
GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M
JamJar InvestmentsLondon · $630K – $6.3M
Kindred VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia Jim Pallotta · inferred
True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3Mvia Tony Conrad · board
Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto
Lowercase Capitalreported · 2 sourcesJackson
Slow VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $1M

Competitors · 10

by search overlap
TripAdvisor4412 shared keywords
Target3295 shared keywords
Joe2879 shared keywords
Starbucks Saints LLC ACTIVE2878 shared keywordsStarbucks is a coffeehouse chain that sells handcrafted coffee drinks, refreshers, and other beverages to consumers through its stores and a mobile ordering system. It operates a loyalty program, Starbucks Rewards, offering perks and customizations to members.
Mapquest2620 shared keywordsProvider of geographical information systems and services; acquired by America Online.
Fellowproducts2167 shared keywordsFellow designs and sells kitchen products for coffee brewing and preparation, including tools sold direct to consumers. The company also offers a text-based service recommending featured coffees.
Eater2145 shared keywordsEater is a food and dining media publication producing restaurant guides, maps, videos, and articles covering where to eat across cities in the US and beyond. It covers dining out, groceries and retail, and local food scenes for readers and diners.
Tastingtable1754 shared keywords
Bean BOX1657 shared keywords
Drinktrade1633 shared keywordsDrinktrade is an online marketplace and subscription service that connects consumers with specialty coffee roasters across the United States. The platform allows customers to discover, purchase, and receive roasted-to-order coffees through personalized recommendations, curated collections, or à la carte shopping.

Companies competing with Blue Bottle Coffee for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$75MraisedJun 2015 · 95 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Ask HN: Blue Bottle Coffee Co just raised $70M. What makes them so unique?news.ycombinator.com · Jun 2015 · Hacker News
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michelangelo VolpiDirector
  • James FreemanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Bryan MeehanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Tony ConradDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$75M
Sales commissions
$1.3M
Placement agents
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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