Kaffeknappen
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersOslo, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Kaffeknappen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kaffeknappen
- Legal name
- Kaffeknappen Norge AS
- Website
- https://kaffeknappen.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kaffeknappen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Workplace Coffee Solutions
- NAICS
- Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations (HSACAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)
Keywords
Where Kaffeknappen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oslo
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Kaffeknappen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Coffee Machine Rental / Leasing: Rental or leasing of commercial coffee machines to businesses, bundled with service agreements. Machines supplied by brand partners (Melitta, Jura, Schaerer, de Jong DUKE, xBloom).
- Service Agreements: Recurring service contracts covering maintenance, calibration, and regular coffee deliveries. The service agreement is the company's primary value proposition and competitive differentiator.
- Coffee and Tea Products: Sale of proprietary branded coffee blends (Fossefall, Klassisk, Soloppgang, Reinskog, Kraft, Glød) and partner coffees (Arvid Nordquist, Pals Kaffe, Löfbergs, Evergood, Black Cat, etc.). Also includes tea, accessories, and snack products (Carepacks).
- Mobile Barista Service: On-site barista service where trained baristas visit customer workplaces to serve specialty coffee experiences, offered as a standalone or add-on service.
- Daily Machine Rental (Dagsleie): Short-term rental of coffee machines for events, conferences, or temporary office needs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Coffee machine rental with service agreement — tailored to business size |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kaffeknappen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kaffeknappen rents, leases, and supplies commercial coffee machines (Melitta, Jura, Schaerer, de Jong DUKE, xBloom) and water dispensers to Norwegian businesses, bundled with a recurring service agreement covering maintenance, calibration, and regular coffee and tea delivery. The company also sells its own proprietary coffee series and distributes partner-branded coffee, tea, and snack products, supplemented by mobile barista services and short-term daily machine rentals for events.
Product overview
Kaffeknappen is a Norwegian B2B coffee and workplace beverage solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of coffee machines, water dispensers, coffee beans, and services to businesses across Norway. The core offering centers on professional coffee machines (Melitta, Jura, Schaerer, de Jong) and Kaffeknappen's own proprietary coffee series (Fossefall, Klassisk, Soloppgang, Reinskog, Kraft, Glød, plus limited-edition VM-Kaffe), supplemented by third-party branded coffees (Arvid Nordquist, Löfbergs, Pals Kaffe, Evergood, Black Cat, Carepacks). Services include a Service Agreement (serviceavtalen), Mobile Barista (mobil barista), KaffeLink platform, and daily rental options, with offices in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, and Trondheim.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kaffeknappen Own Coffee Series: Own coffee series launched in 2026 with 6 flavors: Fossefall (versatile), Klassisk (full-bodied), Soloppgang (warming), Reinskog (fresh), Kraft (intense), and Glød (harmonious).
- V'Eco
- VM-Kaffe
- VM-Espresso
Products and services
- Coffee Machine Rental with Service Agreement for Business Rental and bundling of professional coffee machines with a recurring service agreement (Serviceavtalen) for Norwegian businesses of all sizes (5-10, 10-20, 20-50+ employees). Includes delivery, installation, calibration, and regular coffee bean supply.
- Serviceavtalen (Service Agreement) A bundled recurring service contract providing ongoing machine maintenance, calibration, regular delivery of coffee and supplies, and guaranteed uptime with replacement machines for Kaffeknappen customers.
- Kaffeknappen Own Coffee Series (Fossefall, Klassisk, Soloppgang, Reinskog, Kraft, Gl\u00f8d) Kaffeknappen's own proprietary line of 6 coffee blends, each with a distinct flavor profile, launched in March 2026 to be supplied to Norwegian workplaces.
- Melitta XT4 Black Edition Black edition variant of the Melitta XT4 professional coffee machine for businesses, combining functionality and exclusivity.
- Melitta XT7 Black Edition Premium black edition coffee machine with TopFoam milk system, SteamControl Plus, VPS pressure programming, ACS automatic coffee quality system, and CIP cleaning. Supports up to 250 cups per day with two built-in grinders and dual milk types in one compact machine.
- VM-Kaffe (Limited Edition World Cup Coffee) Limited edition coffee blend celebrating Norway's participation in the World Cup. A balanced, easy-drinking coffee with a base from Brazil.
- VM-Espresso (Limited Edition World Cup Espresso) Limited edition espresso blend created to celebrate Norway's participation in the World Cup.
- Mobil Barista (Mobile Barista Service) On-site barista service where SCAE-certified baristas visit customer workplaces to provide premium coffee experiences, available as a standalone offering or add-on.
- KaffeLink Platform Digital platform for monitoring and managing coffee machines at customer sites, providing remote oversight of machine status, usage, and service needs.
- Dagsleie av Kaffemaskin (Daily Coffee Machine Rental) Short-term daily rental of coffee machines for events, conferences, or temporary office needs, priced on a usage basis.
- Vanndispensere (Water Dispensers) Water dispensers for businesses, offered as part of the workplace beverage portfolio alongside coffee machines.
- Arvid Nordquist Coffee Portfolio Distribution of Arvid Nordquist premium coffee (100% sustainably certified, 100% climate-compensated, 100% Arabica), including Dark Mountain, Original Blend, Fullroast Field, Highland Nature, and Midnight Grown.
- L\u00f6fbergs Coffee Portfolio Distribution of L\u00f6fbergs coffee products, including Continental (Rainforest Alliance certified) and Light Roast (30% Rainforest Alliance certified) blends.
- Pals Kaffe Portfolio (including Nordic Light) Distribution of Pals Kaffe coffee, including the Nordic Light light roast blend from Brazil and Colombia with notes of caramel, red apple, plum, and nuts, made from Bourbon, Catimor, Catuai, and Caturra beans.
- Evergood Coffee Portfolio Distribution of Evergood coffee, including Classic, Classic Finmalt, Classic Grovmalt, and Darkroast varieties, sourced from Colombia, Kenya, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Guatemala (Rainforest Alliance certified).
- Black Cat Coffee Portfolio Distribution of Black Cat coffee, including Cerrado (Brazilian) and Matagalpa (Brazil and Nicaragua) blends with chocolate, caramel, and nut flavors.
- Carepacks Workplace Snacks (Plukk & Miks) Distribution of Carepacks snack and refreshment solutions, including Plukk & Miks (Pick & Mix) snack boxes in 6-packs, to provide healthier workplace alternatives.
Quantifiable outcome
- Bergen office already serves 60+ customers as of October 2024, growing weekly
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Kaffeknappen
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Kaffeknappen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Kaffeknappen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Pals KaffecoreKaffeknappen entered a strategic partnership with Pals Kaffe, one of Norway's most traditional coffee roasters, operating since 1964. Pals Kaffe is a multi-generational family business headquartered at Billingstad in Asker. The partnership leverages Pals Kaffe's expertise in high-quality roasting and sustainability alongside Kaffeknappen's expertise in delivering excellent workplace coffee experiences. Pals Kaffe products (including Nordic Light blend) are offered as part of Kaffeknappen's coffee portfolio.
- Arvid NordquistcoreArvid Nordquist HAB is a Swedish family business established in 1884, specializing in premium coffee experiences. All Arvid Nordquist coffee is 100% sustainably certified, 100% climate-compensated through tree planting in coffee-growing countries, and 100% Arabica of the highest quality. Products include Dark Mountain, Fullroast Field, Highland Nature, Midnight Grown, and Original Blend. Arvid Nordquist is a key branded coffee supplier in Kaffeknappen's portfolio.
- MelittacoreGerman coffee equipment manufacturer known for its history (founded 1908 by Melitta Bentz, inventor of the paper coffee filter). Kaffeknappen distributes Melitta commercial coffee machines including the XT4 and XT7 Black Edition, featuring TopFoam milk technology, VPS pressure programming, ACS automatic quality control, and CIP cleaning systems.
- JuracoreSwiss manufacturer of premium fully automatic coffee machines for offices. Jura machines are distributed by Kaffeknappen to Norwegian businesses.
- SchaerercoreSwiss professional coffee machine manufacturer. Kaffeknappen distributes Schaerer machines including Coffee Soul 10. Schaerer machines are noted for energy-saving features contributing to Kaffeknappen's sustainability profile.
- de Jong DUKEcoreDutch manufacturer of premium office coffee machines. De Jong DUKE produces machines including the NIO and V'Eco (the first coffee machine on the Norwegian market made from recycled materials, featuring a front made from recycled coffee grounds). De Jong DUKE operates the ACT2 program committed to environmental responsibility.
- 1883 Maison RoutinminorFrench syrup and beverage ingredient brand (syrups, flavorings) distributed by Kaffeknappen as complementary products for coffee machines.
- LöfbergscoreSwedish coffee roaster. Kaffeknappen distributes Löfbergs products including Continental (Rainforest Alliance certified, from South/Central America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia) and Light Roast (30% Rainforest Alliance certified).
- CarepacksminorProvider of snack and wellness products for workplaces (Plukk & Miks 'pick and mix' snack boxes), helping companies offer healthier alternatives to employees and avoid the '2 PM slump.'
- Black CatminorCoffee brand available through Kaffeknappen, including Cerrado (Brazilian, chocolate and nutty notes) and Matagalpa (from Brazil and Nicaragua, with chocolate, caramel, and nut flavors).
- EvergoodcoreCoffee brand distributed by Kaffeknappen. Products include Evergood Classic, Classic Finmalt (100% Arabica from Colombia, Kenya, Costa Rica, Brazil, Guatemala), and Classic Grovmalt. Evergood coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified.
- ZoégasminorSwedish coffee brand available through Kaffeknappen's supplier network.
- BaristeaminorBeverage ingredient brand distributed by Kaffeknappen for use with commercial coffee machines.
- CremminorCoffee equipment and ingredient brand distributed by Kaffeknappen in Norway.
- VaresinaminorCoffee brand available through Kaffeknappen's supplier network.
- TrucillominorCoffee brand available through Kaffeknappen's supplier network.
- Yogi TeaminorHerbal and specialty tea brand distributed by Kaffeknappen, complementing their coffee offering.
- LiptonminorGlobal tea brand distributed by Kaffeknappen for customers requesting mainstream tea options alongside coffee.
- NewbyminorPremium tea brand distributed by Kaffeknappen as part of their beverage portfolio.
- BogawantalawaminorSri Lankan premium tea brand distributed by Kaffeknappen, known for specialty single-origin teas.
- EscowaminorCoffee equipment/ingredient brand distributed by Kaffeknappen.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Kaffeknappen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- JDE Professional (Jacobs Douwe Egberts): JDE Professional is the B2B division of Jacobs Douwe Egberts, one of the world's largest coffee companies, serving offices, hotels, and restaurants globally with coffee machines and beans. It competes head-to-head with Kaffeknappen in the Norwegian workplace coffee segment and offers similar integrated coffee solutions at much greater scale.
- Nestlé Professional: Nestlé Professional is the out-of-home beverage and food solutions arm of Nestlé, offering Nescafé, Starbucks (licensed), and specialty coffee solutions to workplaces worldwide. It is a broad incumbent with comparable workplace coffee service offerings and the scale to undercut smaller regional operators like Kaffeknappen on price.
- Selecta Group: Selecta is Europe's largest workplace refreshment services provider, offering coffee, vending, and micro-market solutions across 16+ countries. It is the most directly comparable operator to Kaffeknappen at a European scale, with the same B2B vending and coffee service model targeting enterprise workplaces.
- Lavazza Professional: Lavazza Professional is the B2B arm of Italian coffee group Lavazza, providing capsule and bean-to-cup coffee systems to offices and HoReCa across Europe. It mirrors Kaffeknappen's model of bundling branded coffee with machine placement and service, but operates with a much broader geographic footprint and recognized Italian coffee brand.
Regional players
- Kaffebrenneriet: Kaffebrenneriet is a Norwegian specialty coffee roaster founded in 1987 that operates both retail cafés and wholesale distribution. It is a regional player in the Norwegian coffee market overlapping with Kaffeknappen's specialty coffee offering and could be both a competitor and a potential supplier partner.
- Office Coffee Company (Netherlands): Office Coffee Company is a Dutch workplace coffee service provider operating in the Benelux with a similar integrated model of machine rental, coffee supply, and service agreements. It is a regional peer with strong comparable business mechanics but does not currently operate in Norway.
Direct peers
- Pals Kaffe: Pals Kaffe is a traditional Norwegian coffee roaster (since 1964) headquartered in Billingstad, Asker, with strong brand equity in the Norwegian market. It became a strategic partner of Kaffeknappen in October 2025, and is a direct comparable as a Norwegian coffee brand competing for the same B2B customers through its own roasting and distribution.
- Arvid Nordquist HAB: Arvid Nordquist is a Swedish premium coffee company (since 1884) offering 100% sustainably certified Arabica coffee to retail and B2B channels. It supplies coffee through Kaffeknappen in Norway but also maintains its own direct B2B accounts, making it a partial competitor and partner at the same time.
- Convini: Convini is a Swedish-headquartered workplace refreshment and convenience retail operator that owned Kaffeknappen until 2018. It operates micro-markets, vending, and coffee services across the Nordics, making it the closest geographic and operational peer to Kaffeknappen's workplace beverage business.
- Löfbergs: Löfbergs is a Swedish family-owned coffee roaster founded in 1906, selling certified sustainable coffee to retail, foodservice, and B2B customers across the Nordics. It is both a coffee supplier to Kaffeknappen and a competing player in the same Nordic workplace coffee category with its own direct sales force.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kaffeknappen social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Kaffeknappen financial estimates
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Kaffeknappen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Kaffeknappen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kaffeknappen M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kaffeknappen
What does Kaffeknappen do?
Kaffeknappen rents, leases, and supplies commercial coffee machines (Melitta, Jura, Schaerer, de Jong DUKE, xBloom) and water dispensers to Norwegian businesses, bundled with a recurring service agreement covering maintenance, calibration, and regular coffee and tea delivery. The company also sells its own proprietary coffee series and distributes partner-branded coffee, tea, and snack products, supplemented by mobile barista services and short-term daily machine rentals for events.
Is Kaffeknappen a public or private company?
Kaffeknappen is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Kaffeknappen founded?
Kaffeknappen was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kaffeknappen based?
Kaffeknappen is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Kaffeknappen make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Coffee Machine Rental / Leasing is the primary driver. The others are service Agreements, coffee and Tea Products, mobile Barista Service and daily Machine Rental (Dagsleie).
Who are Kaffeknappen's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are JDE Professional (Jacobs Douwe Egberts), Nestlé Professional, Selecta Group and Lavazza Professional. Regional players are Kaffebrenneriet and Office Coffee Company (Netherlands). Direct peers are Pals Kaffe, Arvid Nordquist HAB, Convini and Löfbergs.
Does Kaffeknappen have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kaffeknappen.
What industry is Kaffeknappen in?
Kaffeknappen's product category is Workplace Coffee Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAGAJ, Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations, with a secondary code of CRACADAC, Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail. Its NAICS code is 722515 and its SIC code is 5040.