Bloom Cup
Our Story

We built what roasters needed, not what VCs wanted

Bloom Cup was born from a simple observation: the best specialty coffee in the world is being roasted by small, passionate independents who are missing out on the subscription revenue that bigger brands take for granted.

The origin

A conversation in a roastery changed everything

In 2022, our co-founder Elena was visiting a small roastery in Portland. The roaster had an incredible product, a loyal following on Instagram, and customers who drove an hour to pick up bags. But he had no subscription program — not because he didn't want one, but because the setup felt impossibly complex.

"I looked at Shopify subscriptions for six months," he told her. "I couldn't figure out which apps to trust, how to handle shipping, or what to do when someone wanted to skip a week. I gave up."

She heard the same story in Seattle, in Brooklyn, in Austin. Brilliant roasters, exceptional coffee, zero recurring revenue infrastructure.

So she called James, and they started building. Bloom Cup launched in early 2023 with five roasters. Today we work with over 340 — and we're just getting started.

Coffee roastery interior
2023
Founded
340+
Roasters
$2.4M
Revenue processed
11 days
Avg. time to launch
Our mission

"Every great independent roaster deserves a subscription program as polished as their coffee."

We believe recurring revenue isn't just a business metric — it's what gives roasters the stability to take risks, invest in better beans, and build something that lasts. Our mission is to make that possible for every independent roaster, not just the ones who can afford a development team.

What we believe

Values we actually live by

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Roasters first, always

Every product decision starts with one question: does this make life better for an independent roaster? We build tools that free you to do what you love — not tools that create more admin work.

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Transparency over hype

We tell you exactly what to expect — realistic subscriber projections, honest pricing, no smoke and mirrors. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.

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Long-term thinking

We're not chasing vanity metrics. We measure success by how many roasters are still thriving on Bloom Cup three years from now — not how many we signed up last quarter.

Coffee is culture

Specialty coffee is a craft. The roasters we work with have spent years perfecting their sourcing, their roasting, and their story. We treat their brand with the same care they bring to every batch.

The team

People who care about your roastery

Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez

Co-founder & CEO

Former product lead at a DTC subscription platform. Spent three years visiting specialty roasters across the US and realized they were all missing the same thing.

James Okafor

James Okafor

Co-founder & CTO

Built subscription infrastructure at scale for a Fortune 500 retailer. Believes the same tools shouldn't only be available to big brands.

Mei Lin

Mei Lin

Head of Roaster Success

Former specialty coffee buyer with 10 years in the industry. Knows the challenges roasters face because she's lived them.

Let's build something together

We love talking shop with roasters. Come tell us about your coffee and your goals — we'll be honest about whether we can help.

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