Apply for the first ever CFF summer batch

The World Doesn’t Need Another Coffee Shop—It Needs Yours.


We’re a fund

We’re here to help specialty coffee shop owners bring their vision to life. CFF invests in a small, handpicked group of emerging U.S. coffee entrepreneurs each year. Why small? So we can focus on giving you the personalized support and resources you need to succeed.

We’re not just a fund

Too many passionate coffee entrepreneurs fail—not because they lack drive, but because they don’t have the right guidance. At CFF, we’re changing that. We offer funding, mentorship, and a supportive community to give you the tools to build a successful business.


Capital is a commodity.
Experience is not.

Our approach goes beyond funding. We offer practical guidance from successful coffee entrepreneurs, hands-on workshops, and financial support designed for owners. We help you tackle challenges, grow sustainably, and build a brand that stands out in a competitive market.

Why is CFF different?

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Trevor Corlett

Founding Mentor, CFF Board

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Dale Harris

Founding mentor CFF Board

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Julie Housh

Program Lead

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Victoria Kidd

Founding Mentor, CFF Board

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Nicole Mozeliak

Founding Mentor, CFF Board

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Akshat Khandelwal

Founder

Your team just got bigger.

We’re coffee founders who’ve built businesses we’re proud of, and now we’re here to help you do the same.

We’re a small, tight-knit team with different strengths but the same mission: helping you thrive. When you team up with us you’ll have everyone in your corner- sharing advice, ideas, and support at every stage.

Meet the founding mentors of Coffee Futures Fund.

Coffee shops headquartered in the US are welcome to apply to the CFF Summer 2025 batch.

How we work

We help emerging specialty coffee shop owners build a business that reflects their vision and connects with the community. Here’s how we do it.
We Support

We help new coffee shop owners driven to succeed.

We Accelerate

We help you build a thriving business in 24 months.

We Empower

We give you the fundraising edge you need to stand out.

We Build

Learn from mentors with 100+ years of coffee industry success.

Is CFF worth applying?

If you're an emerging coffee shop owner ready to scale, CFF offers more than funding. With mentorship, a supportive community, and industry expertise, they help you grow sustainably and profitably—while keeping control of your vision.

  • Up to 50K in founder-friendly funding
  • Mentorship from industry leaders
  • A 10-week hybrid program
  • A network of like-minded coffee innovators

Grow sustainably, scale profitably, and stay in control of your vision. Apply now.

Interested?
Get Info on Our Summer 2025 Cohort

Apply Now!

Coffee Futures Fund applications are live for the Summer 2025 funding cycle, running from August to October.

The deadline to apply on time is May 15 at 8 PM PT, and you will receive a decision by June 15. If you apply after the deadline, we will still consider your application but can't guarantee when you'll hear back.

The program kicks off in August 2025. Sign up below to be notified for any more updates.