Sudden Coffee
DefunctYC W17San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 5 known investors
Sudden Coffee produces premium, single-serve coffee packets made from sustainably sourced beans, designed for convenient consumption anywhere. The company emphasizes ethical sourcing, fair trade practices, and environmentally responsible packaging.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
Sudden Coffee was founded in 2015 by Josh Zloof and Kalle Freese.
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Josh ZloofinCo-Founder & CEO2015–2020Josh Zloof previously worked at large companies and founded a technology company before moving into art and immersive experiences.
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Kalle FreeseCo-founder
Board
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Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016
▶$2.4MraisedOct 2016 · 8 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$2.4MraisedOct 2016 · 8 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Caterina FakeDirector
- Kalle FreeseExecutive Officer, Director
- Joshua ZloofExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$285KraisedNov 2015 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$285KraisedNov 2015 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Caterina FakeDirector
- Kalle FreeseExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $285K
- First sale
- Nov 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapStarbucks9 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.
Blue Bottle Coffee9 shared keywordsBlue 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.
Counter Culture Coffee8 shared keywordsCounter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster selling single-origin, blend, and subscription coffee sold online direct to consumers, with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing and transparent trade. The B Corp certified company also operates training centers and offers brew guides and education around coffee.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sudden Coffee do?
- Sudden Coffee produces premium, single-serve coffee packets made from sustainably sourced beans, designed for convenient consumption anywhere. The company emphasizes ethical sourcing, fair trade practices, and environmentally responsible packaging.
- Who founded Sudden Coffee?
- Sudden Coffee was founded by Josh Zloof, Kalle Freese in 2015.
- Who are Sudden Coffee's investors?
- Sudden Coffee's investors include Lifeline Ventures, Y Combinator, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Founder Collective, Yes VC.
- How much funding has Sudden Coffee raised?
- Sudden Coffee has disclosed $2.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Sudden Coffee headquartered?
- Sudden Coffee is headquartered in San Francisco, US.