What Lacàph does

Lacàph is a privately held Vietnamese specialty coffee brand founded in early 2020 by Timen Swijtink and Scott Sehoon Bahng, operating under the legal entity Collective Company Limited and headquartered in Hồ Chí Minh City. The company's product portfolio centers on three Traditional Blends (Phin 100% Robusta, Espresso Arabica/Robusta, Filter 100% Arabica), the exclusive Lứy Blend (Arabica Catimor/Robusta Sẻ from Sơn La, Gia Lai, and Lâm Đồng), and ancillary offerings including coffee blossom honey and seasonal releases. A separate BOLD84 sub-brand extends the line into ready-to-drink canned coffees (Milk and Black), and the Lab Series produces limited-edition beer-fermented coffees co-developed with Heart of Darkness Brewery. Underlying capabilities include Vietnamese coffee roasting and blending expertise at what the company describes as a best-in-class production facility, traditional Phin brewing methodology, and a proprietary 'Cup to Farm' reverse supply-chain model that returns finished products to origin farmers.

The company makes money through three principal streams: roasted coffee product sales (whole bean and ground) priced 110,000-190,000 VND per 250g and the Lứy Blend at 778,000 VND for a 10-pack, distributed via the official D2C storefronts (lacaph.com and us.lacaph.com), the official Amazon US store, and B2B wholesale and export distribution partnerships; paid Vietnamese Coffee Experiences workshops hosted at the Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in District 1, priced 600,000-860,000 VND per session (1h 30min to 2h 30min formats); and ancillary services including custom bookings, coffee-themed cocktail workshops, and Highlands Experience farm trips. Distribution spans Vietnam retail, US e-commerce and marketplace channels, and international B2B. Average revenue-per-employee is not disclosed, but the company operates with 11-50 employees.

The brand targets two primary consumer segments: tourists and curious explorers visiting Hồ Chí Minh City seeking authentic Vietnamese coffee culture experiences, and coffee enthusiasts and home brewers (predominantly in the US) seeking premium Vietnamese coffee products. A secondary wholesale and distribution partner segment serves B2B resellers in international markets. Brand-validating recognition includes the Great Taste Awards 2-star for Phin Blend (the highest rating for a 100% made-in-Vietnam coffee), the Espresso Awards 2023 and Golden Bean Australasia 2024 Silver for Lứy Blend, and Silver and Bronze World Taste Awards 2025 for BOLD84 canned products. The company holds IWCA Vietnam membership supporting women in the Vietnamese coffee industry and operates a dedicated careers page indicating active hiring intent.

Name

Lacàph

Legal name

Collective Company Limited

Website

https://lacaph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lacàph is a Vietnam-based specialty coffee brand founded in 2020 that roasts and sells Vietnamese coffee blends, ready-to-drink canned coffees under its BOLD84 sub-brand, and operates paid immersive coffee experience workshops for tourists, coffee enthusiasts, and home brewers across Vietnam and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Products

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

RTD Coffee Production (Non-Dairy/Non-Alcoholic) (AFAFABAE)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee products
• Vietnamese coffee blends
• Ready-to-drink coffee
• Coffee experience workshops
• Wholesale coffee distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Product Sales: Sale of roasted coffee beans (whole bean and ground) including Signature Blends (Phin, Filter, Espresso), Traditional Blends, Luỹ Blend premium product, BOLD84 ready-to-drink canned coffee, and Coffee Blossom Honey. Products sold via e-commerce, Amazon marketplace, and wholesale distribution.
2. Coffee Experience Workshops: Paid immersive Vietnamese coffee experience workshops held in Hồ Chí Minh City, including egg coffee workshops, hands-on discovery sessions, cocktail-making classes, and farm trips. Prices range from 600,000 to 860,000 VND per session.
3. Wholesale & Distribution: B2B wholesale and export distribution of Lacàph coffee products for international markets, including Amazon US and direct wholesale partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lacàph is a Vietnamese specialty coffee brand that manufactures and sells roasted coffee blends (Traditional Phin, Filter, and Espresso Blends), the premium Luỹ Blend, BOLD84 ready-to-drink canned coffee, Coffee Blossom Honey, and seasonal/limited editions. The company also operates paid immersive Vietnamese coffee experience workshops at its Hồ Chí Minh City Coffee Experiences Space, teaching brewing techniques and coffee culture. Products are sold through own e-commerce (lacaph.com, us.lacaph.com), Amazon US, on-site retail, and B2B wholesale distribution.

Product overview

Lacàph is a premium Vietnamese specialty coffee brand positioned as 'Coffees for the curious,' offering a portfolio of products centered on Vietnamese coffee heritage. The core offering consists of three Traditional Blends (Filter, Espresso, and Phin) in whole bean and ground formats, complemented by the premium exclusive Lũy Blend available only at their physical locations. The portfolio extends to ready-to-drink canned coffees under the BOLD84 sub-brand, Lacàph Coffee Blossom Honey, and seasonal/limited products like the Tết Spice Blend. A key differentiator is their experiential offering—Vietnamese Coffee Experiences—which are immersive workshop programs held at their Hồ Chí Minh City location, teaching participants about Vietnamese coffee culture, brewing techniques, and cocktail mixology. The Lacàph Lab Series represents experimental limited-edition releases developed through craft beer collaborations. Products are distributed through their official website, Amazon US, and the Official Lacàph US Shop, with the main Coffee Experiences Space located at 220A Nguyễn Công Trứ, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOLD84 Vietnamese Coffee: Ready-to-drink Vietnamese coffee products including Milk Coffee and Black Coffee, available in 250ml cans.
• Traditional by Lacàph

Products and services

• Traditional Filter Blend 100% Arabica single-origin medium-roast Vietnamese coffee with mountain herbs and citrus notes, available in whole bean and ground formats (250g/500g). Targeted at home brewers and coffee enthusiasts seeking authentic Vietnamese filter coffee.
• Traditional Espresso Blend Blend of 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta delivering Italian-style espresso with brown sugar, raisin notes and creamy mouthfeel. Designed for espresso preparation.
• Traditional Phin Blend 100% Robusta single-origin dark roast celebrating Vietnamese 'cà phê phin' tradition, with cacao nibs, nut notes and syrupy mouthfeel. Available in whole bean and ground formats.
• Luỹ Blend Premium exclusive blend of 10% Robusta Sẻ and 90% Arabica Catimor from Sơn La, Gia Lai, and Lâm Đồng provinces. Sold only at Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space and Coffee Bar in Hồ Chí Minh City.
• Lacàph Coffee Blossom Honey 100% natural honey harvested from coffee blossom nectar in Gia Lai Province, with pressed stone fruit, orange zest, and lavender aroma. Sold as an ancillary premium product.
• BOLD84 Milk Coffee Ready-to-drink 250ml canned Vietnamese coffee with sweet, creamy Cà Phê Sữa Đá experience, made with 100% single-origin Robusta from An Coffee Farm in Vietnam's Central Highlands. Available in single can, 6-pack, and 24-case quantities.
• BOLD84 Black Coffee Ready-to-drink 250ml canned Vietnamese black coffee with dark malt and caramel candy notes, made with 100% single-origin beans from An Farm, a women-owned farm in Vietnam.
• Lacàph Tết Spice Blend First seasonal coffee release celebrating Tết (Vietnamese New Year), with notes of dried bergamot, pepper, anise, roasted almond, and 95% dark chocolate. Limited seasonal availability.
• Lacàph Lab Series Limited-edition experimental coffee line featuring BiA Fermented Coffee (Heart of Darkness BiA all-malt craft lager fermentation) and Tiramisu Stout Fermented Robusta Sẻ. Co-developed with Heart of Darkness Brewery with artwork by Vietnamese artist Khim Đặng.
• Vietnamese Coffee Experiences (Workshops) Paid immersive Vietnamese coffee workshops at the Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in Hồ Chí Minh City, including Hands-on Discovery of Vietnamese Coffee & Culture (2h30, 860,000 VND), Fun & Easy Vietnamese Coffee Workshop (1h30, 680,000 VND), Techniques & Secrets Behind Vietnamese Egg Coffee (1h30, 600,000 VND), Shake & Savor Coffee-Themed Cocktails (1h30, 860,000 VND), and Highlands Experience farm trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• Great Taste Awards 2-star recognition for Phin Blend - highest rating for a 100% made-in-Vietnam coffee at prestigious global food awards
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RMIT University VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025Rachel Nghi La, General Manager of Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, delivered a keynote at RMIT University's Strategy Forum: Brewing for Success in the Coffee Industry on March 19, 2025, sharing insights on storytelling, sustainability, and cultural identity in Vietnam's coffee industry.
• Heart of Darkness BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLacàph partnered with Heart of Darkness Brewery for the Lab Series project, co-developing beer-fermented coffees. Lab Series 1 used BiA all-malt craft lager for fermentation, and Lab Series 2 used Tiramisu Stout beer. These collaborations produce unique limited-edition coffees with complex flavor profiles not normally found in Vietnamese beans.
• IWCA VietnamminorOthersLacàph is a member of IWCA Vietnam (International Women's Coffee Alliance), supporting the development and empowerment of women in Vietnam's coffee industry through training, networking, and community building initiatives.
• Khim Đặng (Vietnamese Artist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLacàph commissioned Vietnamese artist Khim Đặng to create unique artwork for the Lab Series 2 packaging. The artwork 'Dòng' captures the cyclic nature of coffee production from cultivation to cup, celebrating Vietnamese coffee culture.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lacaph.coffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collective-lacaph-bold84

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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