GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED

What GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED does

GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED is the official UK distributor of Gruppo Gimoka S.p.A., an established Italian coffee roaster. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Northampton with a warehouse and distribution facility in Bidford-on-Avon, the company imports and sells authentic Italian coffee products to UK consumers and businesses. Its core catalog centres on Nespresso-compatible pods (Original line, including Intenso, Deciso, Cremoso, Lungo, Classico, Ristretto, Sublime, Espresso Italia Forte, and Soave Decaffeinated varieties), Nespresso Professional aluminium pods for commercial Gemini and Zenius machines (Cremoso Pro, Intenso Pro, Soave Decaf Pro), whole coffee beans (Cremoso Professional, Intenso Professional, Gusto Ricco, Aurum, Bio-Organic), and ground coffee (Gran Festa). Supporting offerings include Podback recycling bags, a loyalty program, and bulk purchasing for wholesale customers.

The technology stack is a conventional Shopify-based e-commerce build with no proprietary AI, ML, or software differentiation. Subscription management is provided by Appstle (10% recurring discount, monthly/2-month/6-month cadences), reviews by Judge.me, and recycling through the Podback scheme. Payment processing is enabled across Shop Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and major card networks. The firm is UK-domiciled, privately held, and operates with 1–10 employees; its operating geography is restricted to the United Kingdom and Isle of Man, with overseas shipping excluded by default.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time D2C e-commerce purchases via the Shopify storefront, recurring subscriptions through Appstle, and B2B wholesale sales to high street coffee shops, restaurants, offices, and hotels. Pricing is unit-based with tiered bulk discounts of 15–40% on larger pack sizes, free UK mainland delivery above £25, and next-day delivery for orders placed before midday. Customer segments are five-fold — home coffee enthusiasts (primary), high street coffee shops, hotels and restaurants, offices and corporate, and wholesale customers — with the home segment the primary revenue driver and B2B segments a secondary growth channel. The company has no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no M&A history.

Name

GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED

Legal name

GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED

Website

https://gimokacoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED is the official UK distributor of Gruppo Gimoka, importing and selling Italian Nespresso-compatible pods, professional capsules, coffee beans, and ground coffee to home consumers, offices, and hospitality venues via Shopify e-commerce and wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Distribution

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Coffee Blending & Flavoring (AFAFADAC), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Nespresso compatible pods
• Italian coffee beans
• Coffee distribution wholesale
• Specialty coffee retail
• Coffee capsule subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (One-time Purchase): Direct e-commerce sales of Nespresso compatible pods, coffee beans, and ground coffee. Customers purchase individual products at varying pack sizes (10, 100, 200 capsules) with tiered bulk discounts.
2. Subscription Revenue: Monthly subscription model offering 10% discount on regular deliveries of pods or coffee beans. Powered by Appstle platform. Customers can skip, reschedule, edit, or cancel deliveries anytime.
3. Wholesale/B2B Sales: B2B sales channel for professional customers including coffee shops, restaurants, offices, and hotels through dedicated wholesale page and professional product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED imports and distributes Italian coffee products from Gruppo Gimoka S.p.A. for UK retail and wholesale customers. Its core product lines are Nespresso-compatible aluminium pods (for Original and Professional commercial machines) in multiple intensity profiles, whole-bean coffee in 1kg professional bags, and ground coffee blends. Sales are fulfilled primarily through a Shopify e-commerce storefront with subscription delivery via Appstle, supplemented by a dedicated wholesale channel for hospitality, office, and retail customers.

Product overview

GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED is the official UK distributor of Gimoka Coffee, offering authentic Italian coffee products. The company provides a unified portfolio centered around Nespresso compatible pods and Italian coffee beans. The core product line consists of Nespresso Compatible Pods (including Intenso, Deciso, Soave Decaffeinated, Cremoso, Lungo, Espresso Italia Forte, Classico, Ristretto, and Sublime varieties) and Nespresso Professional Pods (Cremoso Pro, Intenso Pro, and Soave Decaf Pro) for commercial machines. Supporting products include Italian Coffee Beans (Cremoso Professional, Intenso Professional, Gusto Ricco, Aurum, and Bio-Organic varieties), Ground Coffee (Gran Festa), and the Podback recycling service for sustainability. The company also offers wholesale services for businesses and a loyalty program for retail customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gimoka: Italian coffee brand owned by Gruppo Gimoka S.p.A., offering Nespresso compatible pods, coffee beans, and ground coffee

Products and services

• Nespresso Compatible Pods Aluminium coffee pods compatible with Original Nespresso machines, offered across multiple intensity levels and flavour profiles (e.g., Classico intensity 12, Ristretto intensity 11, Sublime intensity 9) with 10/100/200-capsule pack tiers and bulk discounts up to 40%. Targets home Nespresso users seeking authentic Italian coffee at lower prices than branded pods.
• Nespresso Professional Pods Aluminium capsules compatible with Nespresso Professional commercial capsule machines (Gemini and Zenius ranges), supplied in 50-capsule packs for offices, hospitality and B2B customers running commercial pod systems.
• Italian Coffee Beans Whole coffee beans roasted in Italy by Gruppo Gimoka according to traditional Italian roasting practice, offered in 1kg professional SKUs across light, medium, and dark roast profiles; includes Rainforest Alliance Certified Gusto Ricco and Bio-Organic variants for sustainability-minded buyers.
• Ground Coffee Pre-ground Italian coffee blends for drip, moka and espresso brewing; Gran Festa is a 70% Robusta / 30% Arabica Central American blend sold in 250g packs for traditional Italian-style espresso.
• Podback Recycling Bags Recycling bags sold to consumers to return used aluminium or plastic Gimoka coffee pods through the Podback pod-recycling scheme, addressing pod disposal sustainability concerns.
• Wholesale Supply Programme Bulk supply channel delivering Gimoka coffee products (including Nespresso Professional compatible pods) at wholesale pricing to high street coffee shops, restaurants, offices, hotels, and other resellers running commercial coffee operations.
• Gimoka Loyalty Program Recurring customer rewards programme that grants loyalty points and discount benefits to retail customers for repeat purchases via the Gimoka Coffee UK website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 40% with bulk purchases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gruppo GimokacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGruppo Gimoka is the parent Italian coffee company and brand owner. Gimoka Coffee UK is the official UK distributor. Products are roasted in Italy by Gruppo Gimoka with strict quality controls from green bean selection to final packaging. Gruppo Gimoka monitors every stage of production to ensure perfect roasting curves.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the Gimoka Coffee UK online store. Handles payments, order management, and store operations. Powers Shopify Audiences for personalized advertising.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Kimbo: Italian coffee roaster distributing beans, ground coffee, and capsules (including Nespresso-compatible) internationally. Comparable Gruppo Gimoka competitor with similar Italian roasting heritage and product portfolio.
• illy UK: Italian coffee brand selling capsules (including Iperespresso and Nespresso-compatible systems), beans, and ground coffee in the UK. Comparable premium Italian positioning with similar B2C and B2B channels.
• Colonna Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster offering Nespresso-compatible pods and subscription-based coffee delivery. Comparable DTC e-commerce model with subscriptions, targeting UK Nespresso machine owners.
• Dualit: UK-based coffee equipment and pod brand that produces Nespresso-compatible coffee pods alongside domestic and commercial coffee machines. Comparable UK distribution model targeting both home and professional segments.
• Lavazza UK: Another major Italian coffee brand with a UK distribution presence, offering Nespresso-compatible pods, beans, and ground coffee to UK consumers and wholesale customers. Closely comparable product mix and Italian heritage positioning.
• Bella Barista: UK retailer of coffee machines and compatible pods, including Nespresso-compatible capsule brands. Comparable UK-based e-commerce distribution of third-party coffee pods and accessories.
• Pact Coffee: UK subscription-focused specialty coffee brand delivering beans, ground coffee, and pods to consumers and offices. Comparable DTC-plus-B2B model with subscription as a core retention mechanic.

Regional players

• Cafés Richard: European coffee brand with Nespresso-compatible capsules and traditional Italian coffee products. Comparable Italian coffee heritage positioning with capsule offerings in adjacent markets.

Broad incumbents

• Nespresso: The original Nespresso brand owned by Société des Produits Nestlé, operating the proprietary machine and pod ecosystem that Gimoka's compatible pods target. Direct incumbent in the single-serve capsule market across UK and globally.

Emerging players

• Hasbean Coffee: UK specialty coffee roaster offering single-origin beans and Nespresso-compatible capsules via e-commerce. Comparable small-team specialty coffee e-commerce with overlapping Nespresso-compatible capsule offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GimokaCoffeeUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/gimokauk
• Instagraminstagram.com/gimokacoffeeuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gimoka-coffee-uk

Compliance1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about GIMOKA COFFEE UK LIMITED