What Nomad Coffee does

Nomad Coffee is a Barcelona-based specialty coffee roaster and vertically integrated retail/wholesale business founded in 2011 by Jordi Mestre, who established the brand in Barcelona in 2014 after placing 15th at the World Barista Championship in Vienna. The company operates a multi-channel model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (nomadcoffee.es), a coffee subscription service (Nomad at Home) priced from €14/month, owned retail cafés in Barcelona (Nomad Coffee Lab, Frutas Selectas, Coffee Bar, Petit Nomad), a B2B wholesale network serving 20+ countries across Europe, the USA, China, Korea, and Canada, a mobile coffee truck for events, and The Coffee Academy offering SCA-certified barista courses priced €30-€1,200. Nomad sources single-origin specialty coffees from Costa Rica, Peru, Kenya, Colombia, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Bolivia through direct trade relationships spanning 8-9 consecutive years with key producers.

The core production infrastructure is the Cal Nomad facility in Poblenou, Barcelona, housing two Probat UG22 German roasters with software-controlled roast profiling that monitors moisture, temperature, and airflow between batches. Beyond commodity green coffee, Nomad has developed proprietary product formats including Spain's first specialty instant coffee (2023, using Chambakú beans from Colombia), the first canned specialty cold brew in Spain (Splash!, 2022), and Sibarist HP-technology immersion bags (KII#1 and Pacamara). The company has been B Corp certified since 2023 with 100% menu transparency and publishes annual Transparency Reports disclosing FOB prices paid to producers. Fran Márquez, the first hire in 2014, is now CEO, Chief of Coffee, and co-owner; the team of 49 includes a CFO, Head of Sales, QC/Head of Education, Head Roaster, and dedicated account managers.

The business model blends one-time retail (single-origin coffee €13.50-€32 per 250g, limited edition €47-€100 per 100g, equipment, merchandise), recurring subscription revenue (€14-€69/month), B2B wholesale with consultancy and training, and professional training services. Distribution is omnichannel: Shopify e-commerce, owned cafés, wholesale to cafes, event catering, and subscription. Wholly bootstrapped and founder-owned with no institutional funding disclosed, the company has expanded internationally via partnerships (NOMAD Coffee Korea in 2023, Wynyard in Seoul), maintains direct trade with award-winning producers (Finca Hartmann's Mi Finquita, Best of Panama 2023), and has branched into adjacent verticals through a 2024 circular-economy collaboration with Mamita Botanical Skincare to upcycle coffee grounds into cosmetic products.

Name

Nomad Coffee

Legal name

Nomad Coffee

Website

https://nomadcoffee.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nomad Coffee is a Barcelona-based specialty coffee roaster and vertically integrated retail business operating DTC e-commerce, owned cafés, B2B wholesale across 20+ countries, a coffee subscription service, and a barista training academy, serving specialty coffee enthusiasts and wholesale partners with single-origin direct-trade coffees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), RTD Coffee Production (Non-Dairy/Non-Alcoholic) (AFAFABAE)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee retail
• Coffee roasting
• Barista training
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Coffee subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Product Sales: Sale of specialty green coffee beans (whole or ground), limited edition lots, and cold brew products directly to consumers and B2B clients via e-commerce and physical stores.
2. Coffee Subscription (NOMAD at Home): Monthly subscription delivering roasted specialty coffee to consumers' homes. Customers choose variety (Classics or Specials), method (filter, espresso, or both), and quantity (1-4 bags or big bag 1kg). Priced from €14/month.
3. Professional Training & Courses: The Coffee Academy (TCA) offers barista workshops, SCA-certified courses, and enterprise training. Courses range from €30 (Fast Tast tasting workshop) to €1,200 (Fast Tast Empresas).
4. Wholesale B2B: Supply of coffee, equipment, and expertise to partner cafes and restaurants domestically in Spain and internationally across Europe, USA, China, Korea, and Canada. Includes consultancy and training services.
5. Instant Coffee: First instant specialty coffee launched in Spain in 2023, using Chambakú coffee from Colombia. Available with and without caffeine in 5-sachet packs.
6. Coffee Equipment & Merchandise: Sale of specialty brewing equipment (V60, AeroPress, Fellow grinders, OREA brewers, electric kettles) and branded merchandise (apparel, accessories).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nomad Coffee is a Barcelona-based specialty coffee roaster that sources green coffee directly from producers, roasts it in-house, and distributes it through multiple channels: a D2C e-commerce store selling whole bean and ground coffee, subscriptions, equipment and merchandise; owned retail cafés in Barcelona; a B2B wholesale supply business serving other hospitality operators; a training/consultancy arm (The Coffee Academy); and event catering via a coffee truck.

Product overview

Nomad Coffee is a specialty coffee company founded in 2011 that operates as a vertically integrated specialty coffee business. The core offering consists of single-origin specialty coffees sourced from origins including Peru, Kenya, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Burundi, sold as whole bean or ground coffee in Espresso, Filter, and Limited Edition lines. The company complements coffee sales with a coffee equipment retail section featuring branded brewers (V60, AeroPress, Fellow, OREA, MUGEN), grinders, kettles, filters, and accessories, plus mineral water concentrates (APAX). Additional offerings include instant specialty coffee (Spain's first), ready-to-drink cold brew in cans, and single-serve immersion bags using Sibarist technology. The subscription service NOMAD at Home delivers monthly freshly roasted coffee. Education is provided through The Coffee Academy with barista courses and workshops. Physical café locations in Barcelona serve as retail anchors, while wholesale and consultancy services support B2B clients. The company also offers mobile coffee truck and catering services for events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Coffee Academy: The specialty coffee training and education project offering workshops, courses, and certifications for baristas and coffee professionals.
• Frutas Selectas
• Nomad at Home
• Cal Nomad

Products and services

• NOMAD Coffee Subscription (NOMAD at Home) Recurring coffee subscription that delivers freshly roasted specialty coffee (whole bean or ground) to consumers on a chosen cadence, with multiple plan tiers such as Discovery, Foundation, and Espresso.
• NOMAD Espresso and Filter Coffee Lines Single-origin and blend specialty coffees sold as whole bean or ground in two core ranges — Espresso and Filter — available to both consumers and wholesale partners.
• Limited Edition Coffees Rotating small-lot, single-origin specialty coffee releases showcasing specific producers, processes, or harvest seasons, sold through the D2C store and cafés.
• Decaf Coffee Decaffeinated specialty coffee offered as part of the standard roasted product line for consumers and wholesale partners seeking caffeine-free options.
• Splash! Cold Brew Canned Coffee Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee packaged in cans, produced in-house by Nomad and sold through D2C, cafés, and wholesale channels.
• Instant Specialty Coffee Specialty-grade instant coffee range launched by Nomad in 2023, providing a convenient format of its roasted coffee for consumers.
• Immersion Bags Single-serve specialty coffee immersion brew bags using Sibarist HP filter technology, sold through D2C and wholesale channels.
• Coffee Equipment and Merchandise Coffee brewing equipment (grinders, kettles, filters, etc.) and branded NOMAD merchandise sold via the D2C store to support home brewing and brand affinity.
• Mamita Botanical x NOMAD Collaboration A limited collaboration line with Mamita Botanical featuring coffee-infused skincare and related items, sold through the D2C store.
• The Coffee Academy Nomad's training and education arm offering barista and brewing courses for both consumers and professionals, delivered in person and online.
• NOMAD Wholesale & Consultancy B2B service providing specialty coffee wholesale supply, equipment recommendations, menu support, and consultancy to cafés, restaurants, hotels, and offices.
• Events & Coffee Truck Catering Mobile coffee truck and event catering service providing specialty coffee service at events, brand activations, and private functions.
• NOMAD Retail Cafés (Barcelona) Owned specialty coffee retail cafés in Barcelona serving the full NOMAD coffee range, pastries, and related food and beverage offerings to walk-in customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3 Best Cafeterias in Europe — Frutas Selectas ranked in European Top 3
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Falcon CoffeecoreOthers · 1 January 2016Importer partner facilitating Nomad's first origin trips to Costa Rica and Rwanda in 2016. Richard Williams served as Jordi Mestre's first mentor. Falcon Coffee enabled direct producer relationships and origin travel programs.
• SucafinacoreOthersSucafina Ethiopia recommended Alfonso and Café Monteverde/Timbuyacu to Nomad for direct trade. Sofie from Sucafina facilitated the introduction. Sucafina also assists with import and financing of lots.
• La MarzoccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTándem partnership at World of Coffee Milan 2021. La Marzocco is a leading espresso machine manufacturer and a key brand in specialty coffee. Nomad participated alongside La Marzocco at this flagship industry event.
• Wynyard (Korea)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Wynyard in Seoul 2023 to host a coffee show. Wynyard organized the event where Nomad showcased its brand, leading to the creation of NOMAD Coffee Korea.
• World Coffee ResearchminorOthersNon-profit organization advancing agricultural research to secure coffee's future against climate change. Nomad makes annual contributions to WCR, disclosed in B Corp documentation.
• Mamita Botanical SkincareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration transforming coffee grounds from Nomad's cafés into cosmetic ingredients for skincare products. Mamita x Nomad exfoliating body product and botanical collaboration launched in 2024. Demonstrates circular economy and sustainability commitment.
• Bastida (Design Studio)minorOthersBarcelona-based design studio specializing in high-end textile and workwear products with lower environmental impact. Designed Nomad's new barista uniforms in 2024, featuring minimalist design with functional side strips.
• Cultivar (Importer)coreOthersImporter partner working with Monobamba region in Peru since 2016. Led by Lisanne (CEO), Cultivar improved coffee quality through advanced post-harvest techniques following the 2012-2013 rust crisis. Dula Julcarima (Q-Grader) coordinates quality in the region.
• MakicunaminorOthersPartner working with Kafipamba (Jhon Ortiz & Nelly Morales) in Ecuador. In 2024, Makicuna helped implement improvements such as new drying tables, technical advisory, and process control tools for the farm.
• Finca Hartmann / Mi FinquitacoreOthersPartnership with Ratibor Jr. & Tessie Hartmann at Finca Hartmann in Panama (Chiriquí). Their Mi Finquita project won Best of Panama 2023. Holds Bird Friendly certification. Fifth-generation family farm with 80+ years of history.
• Fellow Farms / Finca La InmaculadacoreOthersFellow Farms project (since 2022) collaborates with small producers in Huila and Cauca, Colombia. Coffee processed at Finca La Inmaculada which guarantees consistency. Works with AMCAPEC (women coffee producers association).
• Aquiares Estate (Costa Rica)coreOthers9 consecutive years of direct trade with Diego Robelo's Aquiares estate. Negotiation is direct, Diego acts as exporter (commission stays at farm). Nomad handles import contracting container from Costa Rica to Barcelona. Coffee grown at foot of Turrialba volcano.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Barn Coffee Roasters: Berlin-based specialty roaster operating cafes plus wholesale across Europe. Comparable European specialty peer with similar cafe + roastery + wholesale architecture.
• Gardelli Specialty Coffees: Italian specialty roaster with multiple World Barista Championship successes and a premium micro-lot focus. Comparable on competition pedigree and European specialty positioning.
• Right Side Coffee: Madrid-based Spanish specialty roaster competing for the same Spanish specialty consumer, wholesale cafe accounts, and limited-edition subscriber base. Most direct Spanish-headquartered competitor.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: US specialty roaster known for competition results, transparency, and modern specialty branding. Comparable on premium positioning and competition-led marketing approach.
• Tim Wendelboe: Norwegian specialty roaster and World Barista Champion founder with a small cafe, e-commerce, and direct-trade model. Closest peer on founder competition pedigree and premium micro-lot positioning.
• Counter Culture Coffee: US specialty coffee roaster with a similar integrated model: direct trade sourcing, in-house training programs, transparency reporting, and combined wholesale + DTC + education revenue. Closest comparable by structure and stated values.
• La Cabra Coffee: Danish specialty roaster and cafe operator with a similar DTC, wholesale, and limited-edition micro-lot model. Comparable as a European specialty peer of similar size and premium positioning.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Pioneering US specialty roaster with direct-trade relationships, barista training, and a wholesale-plus-retail model. Highly comparable on producer-relationship depth and educational positioning.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: UK specialty roaster with strong training academy, wholesale, and competition pedigree ties (World Barista Championship connections). Highly comparable on the training-plus-roastery model.

Emerging players

• Verve Coffee Roasters: California specialty roaster combining cafes, wholesale, and DTC e-commerce with a transparency-forward brand. Comparable model at slightly larger US scale; useful as a US peer benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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