What Gima caffè does

Gima Caffè (legal name GI.MA. S.r.l.) is a privately held Italian coffee roasting company headquartered in Rome, operating a 2,500 sqm ISO 9001:2015- and ISO 14001:2015-certified facility active since 1988. The company roasts and packages a portfolio of five proprietary espresso blends — Diamante (100% Arabica specialty, two origins scoring above 80 SCA points), Perla Nera, Rubino, Ambra, and Zaffiro (decaffeinated) — offered in whole bean, ground, Nespresso-compatible capsule, and E.S.E. pod formats. Production relies on calibrated roasting curves per single origin and in-house chemical and sensory laboratory analysis for consistency, supplemented by Nespresso-compatible capsule lines (Minuetto, Allegro, Vivace) and E.S.E. pods (Rubino, Adagio).

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) B2B direct supply to Ho.Re.Ca. operators (bars, pastry shops, ice cream shops, hotels, restaurants, and corporate offices) on quote-based contracts bundled with free periodic check-ups, training, and an internal technical workshop for equipment maintenance; (2) B2C sales via the shop.gimacaffe.it e-commerce platform and the Diamante concept store in a major Rome shopping center; and (3) services revenue from the Master Espresso training academy (SCA-aligned courses at €90–€140 per participant) and the Aroma Street mobile coffee cart for events. The company exports to 12+ countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, supported by a Dubai sales office and recurring participation in major international trade fairs (HOST Milano, INTERNORGA, ANUGA, The Hotel Show Dubai, Riga Food, World Food Moscow). Ownership rests with the Giuliani family (Virgilio Giuliani as owner; Claudio Giuliani as legal representative).

Name

Gima caffè

Legal name

GI.MA. S.r.l.

Website

https://gimacaffe.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gima Caffè is a Roman coffee roaster founded in 1988 that produces and supplies premium espresso blends, capsules, and pods to Ho.Re.Ca. operators (bars, hotels, restaurants, offices) and consumers in Italy and 12+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Blending & Flavoring (AFAFADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH), Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations (HSACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Coffee roasting
• Espresso blends
• Coffee capsules
• Ho.Re.Ca. supply
• Barista training

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Coffee Supply to Ho.Re.Ca. Core revenue stream from supplying roasted coffee (whole beans, ground, capsules, pods) to professional operators including bars, pastry shops, ice cream shops, hotels, restaurants, and offices. Pricing is quote-based and relationship-driven with free periodic check-ups and assistance bundled into the offering.
2. B2C E-commerce (Online Shop): Direct-to-consumer online sales via shop.gimacaffe.it. Consumers can purchase coffee products (beans, ground, capsules, pods) with payment via credit card, bank transfer, and prepaid cards. Prices include VAT and domestic shipping in Italy.
3. Aroma Street Event Coffee Service: Mobile coffee cart rental service for events, inaugurations, and festivals. The service includes the Ape vehicle, barista, equipment, and 2kg of complimentary coffee. Additional revenue comes from product and gadget sales at the event.
4. Master Espresso Training Courses: Paid professional barista training courses (Barista Skills Foundation, Brewing Foundation, Latte Art) offered as a revenue-generating service to aspiring and practicing baristas. Pricing ranges from €90 to €140 per course (plus VAT).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gima caffè is an Italian coffee roasting company that produces and distributes espresso blends, single-dose coffee capsules (Nespresso-compatible), and ESE pods under the Gima brand and the Diamante sub-brand. The company supplies coffee, complementary products (tea, infusions, hot chocolate), equipment maintenance, barista training, and a mobile café service primarily to professional Ho.Re.Ca. operators, while also selling to individual consumers via its own e-commerce site and concept store.

Product overview

Gima caffè is an Italian coffee roasting company founded in the early 1980s in Rome, operating a 2,500 sqm production facility. The product portfolio centers on five premium coffee blend selections (Diamante, Perla Nera, Rubino, Ambra, Zaffiro) offered in whole bean, ground, pod, and capsule formats, complemented by Nespresso-compatible capsules (Minuetto, Allegro, Vivace) and Esegrip pods (Rubino, Adagio). Beyond products, Gima operates a mobile café concept (Aroma Street) available for event hire, runs a professional barista training school (Master Espresso), and provides B2B coffee supply services with equipment maintenance for the hospitality sector. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and serves international markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diamante: 100% Arabica premium blend, refined coffee for those seeking delicate but well-defined sensations.
• Perla Nera
• Rubino
• Ambra
• Zaffiro
• Aroma Street
• Master Espresso

Quantifiable outcome

• International presence in 12+ countries across Europe, Middle East, Asia, and North America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HORECA/GASTROFOOD 2025minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Gima is set to exhibit at HORECA/GASTROFOOD 2025 (November 2025), supported by EU VOUCHER INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE PMI grant. An important venue for networking with Ho.Re.Ca. operators and international buyers.
• HOST Milano (October 2025)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Gima plans to participate at HOST Milano in October 2025, co-funded by the EU VOUCHER INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE PMI grant. This follows the company's strong tradition of exhibiting at HOST Milano.
• INTERNORGA HamburgcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Gima is set to participate at INTERNORGA Hamburg in March 2025 with EU VOUCHER INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE PMI funding (€45,720). INTERNORGA is one of Europe's leading trade fairs for the food service and hospitality industry.
• Slow Food (Coffee Coalition)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2022Slow Food participated in Gima's Open Day event (November 17, 2022), presenting the Coffee Coalition international project to attendees. Slow Food is an international organization promoting sustainable food systems. This represents a community-building partnership around responsible coffee sourcing.
• Istituto Alberghiero di Roma Tor CarboneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 November 2022Two classes from the Istituto Alberghiero di Roma Tor Carbone (hotel management school) participated in a didactic/formative tour at Gima's facility during the November 17, 2022 Open Day. Represents Gima's educational outreach and community-building effort.
• Andrea Antonelli (PULY CAFF Brand Ambassador)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2022Andrea Antonelli, Brand Ambassador for PULY CAFF, conducted demonstrative courses at Gima's Open Day on November 17, 2022. Represents collaboration with specialty coffee equipment brands for training and demonstration purposes.
• HOST MilanocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2021Gima exhibited at HOST Milano (October 22–26, 2021), the global benchmark event for espresso and Ho.Re.Ca. equipment. Gima's 'home' fair where the company shared important news at Hall 15P, booth F61. This is the company's most strategically important trade fair.
• ANUGA (Germany)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 October 2021Gima participated at ANUGA in Cologne, Germany (October 9–13, 2021), the world capital of food & beverage for 5 days. Exhibited at booth D036, presenting gourmet coffee to an international audience.
• WORLD FOOD MOSCOWminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 September 2021Gima exhibited at WORLD FOOD MOSCOW (September 21–24, 2021), the historic Moscow exhibition at its 30th edition. Located at booth C2053. Part of the company's strategy to strengthen presence in Russian-speaking markets.
• RIGA FOOD (Latvia)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2021Gima exhibited at RIGA FOOD 2021 (September 9–11, 2021), the main food sector fair of the Baltics, as the sole representatives of the Italian coffee roasters panorama. Part of the international expansion strategy targeting Eastern European markets.
• THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 May 2021Gima participated as an exhibitor at THE HOTEL SHOW DUBAI (May 31 – June 2, 2021) in Dubai, UAE. This was the company's first experience in Arabia and received excellent feedback on products with great development prospects for the Middle Eastern market.
• Andrea Matarangolo (SCA Trainer)coreOthersAndrea Matarangolo serves as a SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) trainer for Gima's Master Espresso academy. He is the Coordinator of Education for SCA Italy, an authorized SCA AST (Authorized Specialty Trainer), and Q-grader. He brings extensive experience from coffee-producing countries and is central to Gima's barista training and quality assurance program.
• Vittorio Agosti (SCA Trainer)minorOthersVittorio Agosti served as a Certified Trainer for Gima's Master Espresso courses (summer 2019), conducting a hot and cold barista course. He represents Gima's network of qualified external SCA trainers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caffè Borbone: Naples-based Italian coffee roaster with a comparable mid-scale B2B Ho.Re.Ca. model and strong positioning in single-serve capsules and pods — directly overlapping with Gima's blend-plus-capsule portfolio.
• Caffè Vergnano: Historic Turin-based Italian coffee roaster (est. 1882) with espresso blend offerings, capsule range, and a B2B plus B2C retail model — comparable heritage and portfolio breadth to Gima.
• Caffè Passalacqua: Naples-based Italian coffee roaster with a comparable family-run profile, espresso blend portfolio, and Ho.Re.Ca. distribution model; similar size and channel positioning to Gima.
• Kimbo: Naples-based independent Italian coffee roaster with a long Ho.Re.Ca. heritage, espresso blend range, and international export — closely comparable to Gima in product mix and professional channel focus.
• Hausbrandt: Trieste-based Italian coffee roaster with a multi-blend portfolio, Ho.Re.Ca. focus, and international presence — comparable to Gima in operating model and professional-channel emphasis.
• Pellini Caffè: Verona-based Italian coffee roaster with a multi-blend B2B portfolio and international export footprint in Ho.Re.Ca., overlapping with Gima's channel mix and format coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Lavazza: Turin-based global Italian coffee incumbent with a broad portfolio spanning beans, capsules (A Modo Mio), pods, and foodservice — operates in the same espresso and Ho.Re.Ca. categories as Gima but at vastly larger scale.
• illy: Trieste-based premium Italian coffee group with a 100% Arabica espresso positioning, global Ho.Re.Ca. and retail presence — competes with Gima in the specialty Italian espresso segment at much greater scale.
• Segafredo Zanetti (Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group): Bologna-based Italian coffee roaster with a large international Ho.Re.Ca. footprint and multi-brand portfolio — competes with Gima across the same professional operator channel globally.

Regional players

• Tazza d'Oro: Rome-based historic Italian coffee roaster and café operator with strong local Ho.Re.Ca. presence and retail footprint — directly comparable to Gima on geography and channel, though more retail-anchored than export-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/caffegima
• Instagraminstagram.com/gimacaffe_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gima-caffe

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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