How much funding has Blue Bottle Coffee raised?

Blue Bottle Coffee has raised $115.8M in total funding, most recently a Series C round.

Who are Blue Bottle Coffee's investors?

Blue Bottle Coffee's investors include Nestle, Fidelity Management, True Ventures.

When was Blue Bottle Coffee founded?

Blue Bottle Coffee was founded in 2002.

Where is Blue Bottle Coffee headquartered?

Blue Bottle Coffee is headquartered in Oakland, California, United States.

What industry is Blue Bottle Coffee in?

Blue Bottle Coffee operates in Food & Beverage, Retail.

How many employees does Blue Bottle Coffee have?

Blue Bottle Coffee has 501-1000 employees.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Acquired

Oakland, United States · Founded 2002 · $115.8M raised

Food & Beverage

Retail

Headquarters: Oakland, California
Employees: 501–1000
Founded: 2002
Business Model: B2C

Website: bluebottlecoffee.com
Total Funding: $115.8M
Last Round: $70.0M Series CJan 2015
Rounds: 4

About

Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer founded in Oakland in 2002, selling freshly roasted single-origin and blended coffees through cafes across the US, Japan, and South Korea, and a direct-to-consumer subscription service. Acquired by Nestlé in 2017 and reportedly being sold to a Chinese investment firm in 2026.

Summary

Blue Bottle Coffee is a Food & Beverage company based in Oakland, United States, founded in 2002. It has raised $115.8M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $70.0M Series C round in Jan 2015. Investors include Nestle, Fidelity Management and True Ventures.

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