A round-up of the latest major deals from across the global coffee industry, including several high-profile investments in India’s branded coffee shop market, new capital for two New York coffee businesses and a €100m European roastery upgrade
Blue Tokai raises new investment to advance global growth ambitions
The Gurugram-based specialty coffee group has raised an additional Rs 175 Cr ($19m) in an extension of its Series D funding round to bringing total investment to date above $130m. Read More →
Why Melitta Group wants to build Europe’s largest coffee roastery
With European markets pinpointed as key to doubling group sales by 2033, the German coffee group is investing €100m ($116.3m) over the next five years to increase production at its Bremen roasting facility by 50%. Read More →
New York’s Maman secures fresh investment to accelerate growth
The French-inspired bakery-café chain has grown its North America footprint fivefold since first onboarding private equity backing in late 2020. Read More →
India’s abcoffee seeks to gain ground after raising new investment
The on-the-go coffee chain, which currently operates 90 small-format stores and kiosks, has raised $6.3m in a Pre-Series B funding round to support ambitious growth plans. Read More →
Dutch Bros makes second drive-thru acquisition in four months
The US drive-thru market leader currently operates 1,177 outlets across 25 US states and has agreed to acquire one of its major franchise partners to build its company-owned store network in a key growth market. Read More →
For Five Coffee Roasters ready for next phase of growth after attaining fresh investment
The New York specialty coffee roaster and café chain has also added external expertise to its Board of Directors for the first time after attracting significant new investment. Read More →
Resurgent Third Wave Coffee on course for $400m valuation, sources say
Having raised $35m in private equity and attained a $150m valuation in September 2023, India’s Third Wave is now poised to attract a further $80-$100m in funding, according to local reports. Read More →
