Bellwether Coffee

Bellwether Coffee

Join the sustainable future of coffee.

Founded 2013

Berkeley, United States 62 employees Grant Total: $60.05M Food and Beverage, Information Technology

Bellwether Coffee is revolutionizing the coffee industry, offering a sustainable future of coffee with their innovative technology. The company enables complete control of the coffee supply chain, from farm to cup, resulting in a superior customer experience. Their on-site roasting solution not only saves significant costs over wholesale but also addresses issues related to freshness and consistency. Moreover, it produces the lowest carbon coffee on the market, reducing 90% of the carbon from coffee roasting. The simple installation and operation of Bellwether's technology makes it accessible to a wide range of users, allowing them to source and roast high-quality, sustainable coffee at the touch of a button. Notably, no additional infrastructure such as gas lines, vents, or special training is required. This approach aligns with the company's core mission to create a sustainable future for coffee. In addition to their technological advancements, Bellwether has established a Green Coffee Marketplace that supports farmers through initiatives such as Living Income Pricing and the Farmer Impact Fund. This demonstrates their commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. The most recent investment of $1.88 million came from the California Energy Commission in the form of a grant received on July 12, 2023. This investment further validates the potential of Bellwether Coffee and its role in shaping the future of the coffee industry. With its innovative technology and sustainable ethos, Bellwether Coffee is well-positioned to drive growth and enable businesses to offer their own brand of superior, fresher, and more sustainable coffee.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Grant	$1.88M	1	California Energy Commission	12 Jul 2023
Series A	Undisclosed	1	Trousdale Ventures	11 Jul 2021
Series B	$40.00M	10	Congruent Ventures, HCVC +8	04 Sep 2019
Series A	$10.00M	8	Congruent Ventures, HCVC +6	27 Aug 2018
Debt Financing	$2.18M	-		08 Mar 2018
Seed Round	$6.00M	-		01 Feb 2016
Seed Round	Undisclosed	1	frogVentures	01 Jan 2014

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Grant

$1.88M

California Energy Commission

12 Jul 2023

Series A

Undisclosed

Trousdale Ventures

11 Jul 2021

Series B

$40.00M

Congruent Ventures, HCVC +8

04 Sep 2019

Series A

$10.00M

Congruent Ventures, HCVC +6

27 Aug 2018

Debt Financing

$2.18M

08 Mar 2018

Seed Round

$6.00M

01 Feb 2016

Seed Round

Undisclosed

frogVentures

01 Jan 2014

FAQ About Bellwether Coffee

Join the sustainable future of coffee.

Bellwether Coffee was founded in 2013.

Bellwether Coffee is headquartered in Berkeley, United States.

Bellwether Coffee operates in Food and Beverage and Information Technology. Its work centres on sustainable coffee, coffee roasting, carbon reduction and coffee technology.

Bellwether Coffee has approximately 62 employees.

Bellwether Coffee has completed 7 funding rounds, raising a total of $60.05M. The latest funding stage is Grant.

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