Coffee Company

Coffee Company Success Stories [2024]

Updated: October 8th, 2024

Got a passion for coffee and looking to turn it into a business? Start your own coffee company.

At its core, a coffee company involves sourcing quality beans, roasting them to perfection, and delivering that rich flavor to your customers. You could focus on selling to local coffee shops, start a subscription service, or open your own boutique café.

Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or someone looking to tap into a booming market, starting a coffee company offers both challenges and rewards. You’ll be involved in sourcing beans, understanding customer preferences, and perfecting your brewing techniques.

The coffee market is saturated yet constantly evolving, making it an exciting field to enter. With the right dedication and an authentic brand, this venture not only promises growth but also the chance to create memorable experiences for your customers one cup at a time.

In this list, you'll find real-world coffee company success stories and very profitable examples of starting a coffee company that makes money.

1. Kalve Coffee Roasters ($1.8M/year)

Raimonds Zadvornovs and Gatis Zēmanis started Kalve Coffee Roasters in Riga, Latvia after realizing the limited access and high prices of specialty coffee in the market. With a low initial investment of approximately 60,000 EUR, they focused on creating accessible and sustainable products, expanding their customer base through word of mouth and opening a flagship store that now generates around 1,000-1,500 EUR in daily turnover. They credit their steady growth and success to their dedication and willingness to start slow and retain their independence.

How much money it makes: $1.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $60K
How many people on the team: 35

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How We Started A $80K/Month Coffee Roasting Company

Latvian coffee roasting company grew from a team of 2 to 13, with a current monthly turnover of €80k, driven by word-of-mouth marketing, sustainable practices and developing accessible products for the specialty coffee market.

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