Rosslyn Coffee

What Rosslyn Coffee does

Rosslyn Coffee is a privately held, founder-owned specialty coffee company founded in 2018 in the City of London by Mat Russell (Australia) and James Hennebry (Ireland). The company operates ten physical retail locations concentrated in London's financial district — including Queen Victoria Street, Tower 42, Royal Exchange, Leadenhall Market, and Liverpool Street Station — alongside a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store offering worldwide delivery, a B2B wholesale channel for offices and venues, and a mobile app for loyalty and check-ins. The core product portfolio is a focused line of single-origin and blended coffees tailored to specific brewing methods — Roasted for Milk, Roasted for Black, Roasted for Filter, and a co-branded Financial Times Special Edition — complemented by handmade ceramic mugs, pre-paid coffee vouchers, and recurring fortnightly gift subscriptions in 3, 6, and 12 month tiers. Revenue is generated through five streams: in-store retail beverage and bean sales, e-commerce coffee sales, recurring gift subscriptions, merchandise (mugs), and wholesale supply to corporate clients.

The company's underlying technology stack is light on proprietary software and heavy on supplier partnerships and craft processes: coffee is roasted by Origin Coffee Roasters in Cornwall and dispatched same-day to order, milk is supplied by The Estate Dairy via an automated system using reusable 20-litre buckets, and ancillary products come from named partners including Mörk Chocolate (hot chocolate), Melisa Dora Ceramics (handmade mugs), and Canton Tea. The company differentiates through curated seasonal single-origin selections, multiple grind options, environmentally sustainable packaging (over 32,000 coffee bags and 80,000 plastic milk bottles diverted from landfill annually), and a stated commitment to the London Living Wage, recognized with a Living Wage Champion Award in 2023. Distribution is omnichannel but geographically narrow: nearly all retail volume is concentrated within walking distance of City of London offices, while e-commerce and wholesale extend reach nationally and internationally at much smaller scale. Customer segments are City of London professionals (primary), home coffee enthusiasts (primary), and corporate offices/venues (secondary), with no disclosed revenue concentration on named enterprise customers beyond marketing collaborations.

Name

Rosslyn Coffee

Legal name

Rosslyn Coffee Limited

Website

https://rosslyncoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rosslyn Coffee is a founder-owned London specialty coffee company operating ten retail locations in the City of London financial district, complemented by an e-commerce store, gift subscriptions, and a wholesale channel for offices and venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Retail

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Espresso Bars & Coffee Bars (THAFADAD), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee retail
• Coffee beans wholesale
• Coffee subscription service
• Café coffee shops
• Artisan coffee roaster

Headquarters

HQ city

London, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coffee Sales: Freshly roasted coffee beans sold online for home delivery, available in 200g and 1kg bags with various grind options. Core product line includes blends designed for milk, black coffee, and filter brewing.
2. Gift Subscriptions: Recurring fortnightly deliveries of 200g or 1kg coffee bags for 3, 6, or 12 month periods. Subscription includes shipping at no extra cost.
3. Retail In-Store: High-volume specialty coffee sales through multiple physical locations in the City of London financial district.
4. Merchandise: Handmade ceramic mugs by local artist Melisa Dora, available in multiple colors.
5. Vouchers: Pre-paid vouchers for coffee purchases, available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 coffees.
6. Wholesale: Coffee supply to offices and venues, with custom enquiries for office coffee equipment and weekly kg requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rosslyn Coffee is an award-winning specialty coffee retailer and roaster operating 10 high-volume coffee shops across the City of London financial district. The company sells freshly roasted coffee beans (Roasted for Milk, Black, and Filter), gift subscriptions, handmade ceramic mugs, coffee vouchers, and wholesale coffee supply to offices and venues, with worldwide delivery via its e-commerce store. Coffee is roasted in collaboration with Origin Coffee Roasters in Cornwall using seasonal single-origin selections from around the world.

Product overview

Rosslyn Coffee is an award-winning specialty coffee retailer operating in London's City of London, founded in 2018. The company offers a focused product portfolio centered on specialty coffee products (Roasted for Milk, Roasted for Black, Roasted for Filter, and a Financial Times Special Edition), complemented by ceramic merchandise (handmade by Melisa Dora) and gift offerings (vouchers and subscription services). Coffee is sourced from global origins including Brazil, Ethiopia, and Peru, roasted in collaboration with Origin Coffee Roasters in Cornwall, and delivered fresh to order. The company operates multiple retail locations across the City of London and maintains a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for home delivery, wholesale supply for offices and venues, and a mobile application for loyalty and check-in functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coffee — Roasted for Black Single origin coffee roasted specifically for black coffee preparation, featuring notes of pear, plum, and hazelnut, sold for home brewing.
• Coffee — Roasted for Milk Blend designed for milk-based drinks such as lattes, flat whites, and cappuccinos, with notes of milk chocolate, caramel, toffee, and hazelnut.
• Coffee — Roasted for Filter Single origin Ethiopian coffee for filter brewing methods including V60, Aeropress, Chemex, and French Press, with nectarine, raisin, and sugarcane notes.
• Coffee — Daily Scoop Financial Times Special Edition Special edition single origin omni-roast coffee created in partnership with the Financial Times, suited to all styles of coffee preparation with hazelnut, milk chocolate, and raisin notes.
• 3 Month Gift Subscription Fortnightly coffee subscription delivering 200g or 1kg bags for 3 months (6 deliveries), with free shipping included.
• 6 Month Gift Subscription Fortnightly coffee subscription delivering 200g or 1kg bags for 6 months (12 deliveries), with free shipping included.
• 12 Month Gift Subscription Fortnightly coffee subscription delivering 200g or 1kg bags for 12 months (26 deliveries), with free shipping included.
• Rosslyn Ceramic Mug — White Handmade ceramic mug in white/parma finish, individually crafted to order by local artist Melisa Dora in Forest Hill, South East London.
• Rosslyn Ceramic Mug — Pink Handmade ceramic mug in pink finish, individually crafted to order by local artist Melisa Dora in Forest Hill, South East London.
• Rosslyn Ceramic Mug — Blue Handmade ceramic mug in blue finish, individually crafted to order by local artist Melisa Dora in Forest Hill, South East London.
• Coffee Vouchers Pre-paid vouchers redeemable for coffee at Rosslyn locations, available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 coffees.
• Wholesale Coffee Supply Wholesale coffee supply service for offices and venues, providing freshly roasted coffee beans for commercial espresso machines, filter machines, or French Press setups, with custom equipment consultation.
• Rosslyn Coffee Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling customer check-ins at store locations, digital loyalty cards, and personalized offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80,000 plastic milk bottles diverted from landfill annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Origin Coffee RoasterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary coffee roasting partner based in Cornwall, UK. Origin Coffee Roasters is responsible for roasting the coffee found at Rosslyn, sourcing high-quality hand-roasted wholesale coffee beans from around the world. Blends and single origin beans are ethically sourced, responsibly packaged, and selected based on flavour notes and taste profiles.
• Mörk ChocolatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHot chocolate supplier featuring 50% cacao from Peru and 50% coconut blossom sugar from Indonesia. Mörk chocolate can be found in numerous Michelin starred restaurants around the world. Rosslyn helped Mörk launch in the UK.
• Melisa Dora CeramicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ceramic artist who handmakes Rosslyn's signature mugs in Forest Hill, South East London. Melisa Dora's work has become synonymous with Rosslyn since opening in 2018. Mugs come in four different glaze colours: Blue, Pink, White, and Parma.
• The Estate Dairy MilkcoreTechnology or IntegrationMilk supplier from Somerset providing the best milk to complement Rosslyn's coffee. The partnership includes an automated milk system delivering milk in reusable 20-litre buckets, saving over 80,000 plastic milk bottles from landfill annually.
• Canton TeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTea supplier offering outstanding teas alongside Rosslyn's coffee selection. Canton Tea shares Rosslyn's values for quality, integrity, and provenance, sourcing tea directly from farms rather than wholesalers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prufrock Coffee: London specialty coffee operator offering single-origin beans, training, and wholesale. Comparable on independent, quality-led, education-rich positioning and London-centric wholesale/retail mix.
• Workshop Coffee: London-based specialty coffee roaster and café operator with multiple sites and a strong DTC e-commerce business. Closely comparable to Rosslyn on premium positioning, multi-location café model, and wholesale-to-office channel.
• Square Mile Coffee Roasters: Award-winning London specialty coffee roaster serving cafés, offices and wholesale customers. Highly comparable on the roasting-plus-wholesale-plus-DTC model that underpins much of Rosslyn's product supply and B2B offering.
• WatchHouse: UK specialty coffee operator with multiple London cafés and a roastery. Comparable on design-led café experience, premium pricing, and DTC e-commerce bean sales.
• Notes Coffee: London specialty coffee roaster and café operator with multiple sites, focused on single-origin and seasonal coffees. Closely comparable on third-wave positioning, café-plus-wholesale model, and City of London trading environment.
• Caravan Coffee: London-based specialty coffee and all-day dining brand with multiple sites. Comparable on the urban specialty café model, premium pricing, and daytime professional/lifestyle customer base.
• Monmouth Coffee: Iconic London specialty coffee roaster and café operator with a longstanding reputation for single-origin sourcing. Comparable to Rosslyn on independent, quality-led positioning and multi-channel (retail + wholesale + beans) sales.

Broad incumbents

• Gail's Artisan Bakery: London- and UK-wide bakery-café chain serving specialty coffee alongside food. Comparable on multi-site urban café model and high-end positioning, though broader in food offering and more geographically distributed than Rosslyn.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Global third-wave specialty coffee chain with cafés, e-commerce, and subscriptions. Comparable on premium single-origin positioning, subscription model, and design-led retail, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Origin Coffee Roasters: Cornwall-based specialty roaster that actually roasts Rosslyn's coffee. Closely comparable on product quality, sustainability story, and wholesale-to-hospitality channel, while operating its own café in Cornwall.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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