What Dr. Coffee does

Dr. Coffee (legal entity: Suzhou Dr.coffee System Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer of fully automatic coffee machines, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Suzhou. The company designs, manufactures, and sells bean-to-cup equipment across four product lines: Coffee Shop (commercial flagship, including D30, Coffee Master, F30, Castle, BC-01, F4), CVS & Ho.Re.Ca (convenience stores, hotels, restaurants — F22, F200, M22, CoffeeBar Plus, Coffee Zone, Coffee Express, F100, F2/F3, MiniBar, BC100, Coffee Center), OCS (office coffee service — F90, F80, F16, F15, F12, GT2, M12, C12, F11, CoffeeBreak, M10, F10/H10, F09, F08/H08), and Home (S02, S01, H3, H2, H1, C11, E01, E02). Core engineering includes proprietary auto-clean milk systems, dual-boiler architectures for simultaneous brewing and steaming, 21g metal brewers rated for 300,000-cup lifespans, Swiss Ditting 64mm flat burr grinders, ceramic flat burr grinders (500kg lifespan), By Path milk systems, IoT operational management, and integrated mobile payment (WeChatPay, Alipay). The company holds over 100 patents and has named enterprise customers including 7-Eleven (4,639 stores in China, part of an 85,000+ global footprint), SUBWAY (37,000+ global locations using the F200 series), Beijing Conrad Hotel, Yihetang, Holiland, Hema (Freshippo), and Le Doujia.

Dr. Coffee generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of coffee machines, with pricing conducted on a quote basis and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: official storefronts on Alibaba and Made-In-China marketplaces, direct sales via the company website, international trade-show engagement (notably Host Milano 2025), and an after-sales service network spanning 2,700+ cities supporting the deployed base across 100+ countries. In 2021 the company shipped 60,000 units globally (15,000 domestic, 45,000 overseas). Marketing and brand channels include a corporate YouTube channel, LinkedIn presence, the Dr. Coffee Coffee Academy (a National Advanced Coffee Training Program featuring the 2025 World Latte Art Champion Chen Zhuohao), and sponsorship of professional coffee competitions including PCA Shanghai. An accessory line (milk frothers, milk coolers, cup warmers, cabinets, filters, cleaning tablets) supplements machine sales.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, institutional investors, or cap-table information in the available data. Customer segments span commercial enterprise (chain brands, convenience stores, hospitality, offices) and direct consumers (home segment). No financial figures — revenue, margin, profitability, or headcount trends — are disclosed beyond the 2021 unit-shipment benchmark and the 501–1,000 employee range, and the ownership and governance structure represents a material data gap for investors.

Name

Dr. Coffee

Legal name

Suzhou Dr.coffee System Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://drcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dr. Coffee is a Suzhou-based Chinese manufacturer of fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines serving commercial chain, office, hospitality, and home segments globally, with enterprise customers including 7-Eleven and SUBWAY and a 100+ country distribution footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Suzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Machine Hardware Sales: Dr. Coffee generates revenue primarily through the sale of fully automatic coffee machines across four product lines: Coffee Shop (commercial flagship), CVS & Ho.Re.Ca (convenience stores, hotels, bakeries), OCS (office coffee service), and Home. Machines range from entry-level to high-capacity commercial models with varying features and price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dr. Coffee designs, manufactures, and sells fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines across four product lines: Coffee Shop (flagship commercial), CVS & Ho.Re.Ca (convenience stores, hotels, bakeries), OCS (office coffee service), and Home. Machines combine integrated grinding, brewing, milk frothing, and smart touchscreen controls with proprietary components such as dual boilers, ceramic flat burr grinders, IoT connectivity, and mobile payment integration.

Product overview

Dr. Coffee is a fully automatic coffee machine manufacturer specializing in commercial and home coffee solutions. The product portfolio is organized into four main product lines: Coffee Shop series (D30, Coffee Master, F30, Castle, BC-01, F4) for commercial chain operations and professional coffee shops; CVS & Ho.Re.Ca series (F22, F200, M22, CoffeeBar Plus, Coffee Zone, Coffee Express, F100, F3, F2, MiniBar, BC100, Coffee Center) for convenience stores, hotels, and bakeries; OCS (Office Coffee Service) series (F90, F80, F16, F15, F12, GT2, M12, C12, F11, CoffeeBreak, M10, F10/H10, F09, F08/H08) for corporate offices; and Home series (S02, S01, H3, H2, H1, C11, E01, E02) for residential use. The company also offers accessories including milk frothers, milk coolers, cup warmers, coffee machine cabinets, cleaning tablets, milk jugs, and water filters. Dr. Coffee emphasizes proprietary technology including IoT connectivity, mobile payment integration (WeChatPay, Alipay), ceramic flat burr grinders with extended lifespan, dual boiler systems, and automatic cleaning systems across their product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D30 Flagship coffee chain model featuring dual 1.2L high-capacity boilers for simultaneous coffee brewing and steam production, patented heating block frothing technology, automatic dual milk source switching, and integration with syrup dispenser (4 flavors) and mini fridge. Designed for commercial chain operations requiring high-volume output.
• Coffee Master Flagship commercial chain coffee machine equipped with Swiss Ditting 64mm metal flat burr, three bean hoppers and three grinders, professional commercial rotating pump, 21g metal brewer with 300,000 cups lasting performance, 3L large capacity boiler, and automatic steam wand.
• F30 Commercial coffee machine for chain operations featuring professional-grade components and high output efficiency.
• Castle Series Fully automatic coffee machine series designed for professional demonstrations and immersive coffee experiences, showcased at professional competitions like 2025 PCA · Shanghai.
• F22 Bean-to-cup commercial coffee maker designed for hotels, CVS, and bakeries with cold/hot milk and frothing features, dual bean hoppers, three powder hoppers, ceramic flat burr grinders (500kg lifespan), By Path milk system, 10.1" touch screen, and IoT with mobile payment support.
• F200 Commercial automatic coffee machine for catering and office scenarios featuring new-generation grinder parts, dual boiler system, 10.1" anti-fingerprint touch screen, 21g metal brewer, double pumps By path system, self-cleaning milk frother system, adjustable water temperatures (70-85°C), and milk lack monitoring function.
• M22 Versatile integration model with dual functionality for commercial catering scenarios.
• CoffeeBar Plus Commercial coffee machine with large touch screen and extensive beverage offerings for CVS and HoReCa operations.
• MiniBar Compact commercial model with independent steam wand for smooth latte art in smaller venues.
• F90 Innovative office and hotel coffee machine featuring dual chambers with dual detachable bean hoppers, airtight lids for freshness lock, 21g metal brewer, and water-storage heating boiler for large single servings or double espresso shots.
• F80 Office and hotel coffee machine with upgraded grinding components, 10.1-inch full-color touch screen, dual heating system for simultaneous coffee and milk dispensing, and single-chamber freshness lock bean hopper.
• F16 Fully automatic office coffee machine with comprehensive upgrade to milk system, heating mechanism, and grinding components. Supports cold and hot beverages, easy bean replacement, and one-touch preparation.
• F15 Sleek fully automatic coffee machine for smaller to mid-sized spaces featuring dual heating system, upgraded bean grinding and heating systems, 7-inch touch screen, and 4-level temperature adjustment (45°C to 65°C).
• GT2 Compact office coffee machine with 10.1-inch HD color screen, ceramic grinder combined with high/low pressure brewing system, detachable milk path with self-cleaning, and hidden milk tube design.
• F12 Super commercial flagship model featuring 10.1" full-color touch panel, ceramic grinders, dual pump By path system, Italian ARS pumps for simultaneous coffee and water outlets, and custom auto-clean milk system.
• F11 Compact office coffee machine series with 7.0-inch smart large screen, ceramic flat burr grinder (500kg lifespan), capacity of 70 cups per hour, and supports MDB and IoT connectivity for remote monitoring.
• S02 Cold Brew Home Coffee Machine Fully automatic home coffee machine equipped with dedicated cold brew program. One-touch barista-level iced coffee without temperature control or waiting.
• S01 True Cold Brew Home Coffee Machine Fully automatic home coffee machine with low-temp freshness-locking extraction, full-automatic integrated grinding and brewing for true cold brew at home.
• H3 Fully automatic home coffee machine with elegant design and intelligent operating system for easy home coffee preparation.
• C11 Boutique coffee maker for home and offices with large 7-inch smart panel, excellent noise cancelling design, and 15 customizable preferences for up to 8 users.
• MF3 Pro Milk Frother Smart milk frother accessory with 8" smart screen, 3L boiler, dual milk source, cold/hot liquid level detection, and 220-240V 50/60Hz 2700W power. Designed as companion equipment for Dr. Coffee machines.
• SC08 Milk Cooler Professional milk fridge accessory with 1°C to 5°C temperature range, 8L capacity, smart temperature monitoring, and data transmission to coffee machine.
• CH01 Cup Warmer Cup warmer accessory with PI film heating and thermostat, tempered glass and 304 stainless steel construction, 75W power. Designed to preheat cups for optimal coffee service.
• DT-01 Coffee Machine Cabinet Coffee machine display cabinet accessory with first-grade steel plate, electrostatic spraying finish, 200L storage capacity, and 50kg load-bearing capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ reduction in coffee preparation time compared to traditional semi-automatic equipment through one-touch operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coffee SalonmediumStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee Salon co-hosts the Dr.coffee National Advanced Coffee Training Program with Suzhou Dr.coffee System Technology Co., Ltd., creating a high-level exchange platform that combines elite craftsmanship with advanced technology for professional coffee education in China.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Melitta: German coffee company with broad portfolio including fully-automatic machines and coffee products. Comparable to Dr. Coffee in fully-automatic coffee machine manufacturing though operates across broader coffee category including filter coffee and consumables.
• De'Longhi: Italian large home appliance brand with broad coffee machine portfolio spanning home and commercial. Comparable to Dr. Coffee in coffee machine manufacturing but operates at much larger scale across broader home appliance categories.

Direct peers

• La Marzocco: Italian hand-made commercial espresso machine maker favored by specialty coffee shops globally. Comparable to Dr. Coffee in commercial coffee equipment, though positioned more in specialty/premium semi-automatic segment rather than fully-automatic.
• La Cimbali: Italian commercial espresso machine manufacturer serving coffee shops, restaurants, and HoReCa — directly comparable to Dr. Coffee's Coffee Shop product line in target market and commercial coffee equipment, though positioned more in traditional espresso segment.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Swiss manufacturer of commercial fully-automatic coffee machines serving global chain accounts including coffee shops, hotels, and convenience stores. Closely comparable to Dr. Coffee in target customers, product type (fully-automatic bean-to-cup), and global service-driven business model.
• Wilbur Curtis: American commercial coffee equipment manufacturer serving foodservice and convenience store chains. Directly comparable to Dr. Coffee in commercial coffee equipment for chain accounts and CVS/quick-service restaurant segment.
• Schaerer: Swiss commercial coffee machine maker (part of WMF Group) focused on fully-automatic bean-to-cup solutions for foodservice, HoReCa, and convenience store segments — directly comparable customer and product overlap with Dr. Coffee's CVS & Ho.Re.Ca and Coffee Shop lines.
• Thermoplan: Swiss commercial fully-automatic coffee machine maker — notable as Starbucks' primary supplier. Directly comparable to Dr. Coffee in commercial fully-automatic segment serving global QSR and chain accounts.
• Jura: Swiss manufacturer specializing in premium super-automatic coffee machines for office and home segments. Directly comparable to Dr. Coffee in bean-to-cup fully-automatic technology and target office (OCS) and home segments.
• Bunn (Newco Coffee): American commercial coffee equipment manufacturer (now part of Newco) serving QSR, convenience stores, and foodservice chains. Directly comparable to Dr. Coffee in commercial coffee equipment for chain accounts and OCS segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dr.coffee2301
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drcoffeeteam
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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