BVP Coffee Co. is an innovative specialty coffee brand redefining how people experience coffee through cutting-edge air roasting technology, culturally resonant storytelling, and a community-driven mission. As a tech-enabled eCommerce and wholesale coffee company, BVP Coffee Co. delivers smoother, less bitter coffee roasted to order, paired with limited-edition blends, dynamic fundraising opportunities, and a strong giveback model.
Traction Highlights:
265% Year-over-Year eCommerce growth, signaling strong demand and scalability.
Limited edition ‘1867’ roast sold out in 2 weeks, demonstrating customer loyalty and product excitement.
Trusted by partners such as Venture Café, University of Delaware, CIC PHL, and Oso Gym.
Winner of the Pronghorn Spirited Innovation Pitch Competition, showcasing innovation in product and mission.
Over 3 million organic impressions via viral growth on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Launched a $5M Wefunder community round to expand roasting operations and scale impact.
Environmental & Social Impact: BVP Coffee Co. utilizes air roasting, a more sustainable method than traditional drum roasting, reducing waste and bitterness while enhancing flavor. The brand’s 1% Giveback Program is designed to raise $1M for HBCUs, aligning its profit model with purpose.
Strategic Fit within Bison Venture Partners: Bison Venture Partners (BVP) exists to build and invest in the future of culture, commerce, and community. BVP Coffee Co. is a flagship venture in the portfolio, embodying this mission through:
Tech-enabled scalability via eCommerce, subscription models, and electric micro-roasteries.
Culturally relevant branding that uplifts Black history and entrepreneurship.
Education & engagement through integration with BVP University, offering coffee tastings, workshops, and founder storytelling.
By fusing commerce, culture, and community, BVP Coffee Co. is more than just a coffee company; it’s a movement, and a blueprint for how mission-driven brands can thrive in the Bison Venture Partners ecosystem.
