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Most coffee shops fail—not because they lack great coffee, but because they lack the right business fundamentals. We’re changing that.
Coffee Futures Fund is a 10-week accelerator and investment fund designed for independent coffee shop owners who are already up and running — and ready for what’s next. We combine capital, coaching, and a tight-knit community to help you level up your business without losing your soul.
We invest in a small, select group of coffee shop owners each year to provide tailored, hands-on support that makes a real difference.
You’re a fit if:
✔ Your shop is between 1–4 years old
✔ You’re independent, owner-led, and serious about the long game
✔ You’ve built something special — and want support to scale it
✔ You’re ready to invest time into improving your systems, leadership, and strategy
We share hard-earned lessons in CFF, a program designed to help emerging specialty coffee shop owners build businesses that endure.
Applications for our Summary 2025 cohort are closed. Sign up below to get notified when we open up the next cohort in early 2026.
A 10-week curriculum covering everything from operations and hiring to menu margins and expansion. Led by founders, operators, and mentors who’ve been where you are bringing 100+ years of combined experience.
We invest upto $50K into 2 shops per cohort through a revenue share model that aligns with your growth — not against it.
Join a curated group of 10 independent shop owners. Think of it like a coffee-savvy mastermind. You’ll grow alongside people who get it.
CFF selects 10 coffee shop owners per cohort. Over 10 weeks, you’ll refine your business model, sharpen your financial acumen, and implement strategies that drive profitability.
📅 Weekly mentorship sessions with coffee industry veterans
📖 Workshops on purpose, branding, leadership, staffing, financials, and growth
📊 Business Model Canvas framework to fine-tune your shop’s strategy
🏆 Final pitch competition—top two businesses qualify for investment
But CFF is more than just 10 weeks. As a CFF alum, you’ll continue to receive year-long tailored mentorship, access to our network, and support from a thriving community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
CFF participants are paired with mentors from the specialty coffee industry - folks who have faced similar challenges - and will have regular 1-on-1 meetings with their mentor over the course of the year to have an additional sounding board and support system.
We don’t disappear after the final session.
CFF participants are paired with mentors from the specialty coffee industry - folks who have faced similar challenges - and will have regular 1-on-1 meetings with their mentor over the course of the year to have an additional sounding board and support system.
You'll stay plugged into the CFF owner community, get ongoing support from mentors, and access exclusive partner perks, roundtable invites, and alumni opportunities.
This isn’t a one-time accelerator.
It’s your long-term village.
