JAB Holding Company

JAB Holding Company is a privately held investment group that focuses on long-term investments in premium brands within the consumer goods sector. The company's portfolio includes significant stakes in leading brands such as Keurig Green Mountain, Jacobs Douwe Egberts, Coty, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Caribou Coffee Company, and several luxury goods brands like Jimmy Choo and Bally. JAB is also involved in the quick-casual dining sector through its stake in the Einstein Noah Restaurant Group and holds a majority interest in Espresso House, the largest coffee shop chain in Scandinavia. Additionally, JAB has a minority stake in Reckitt Benckiser, which specializes in health and hygiene products. The firm is based in Luxembourg and manages multiple consumer-focused funds that target investments in the retail and consumer services sectors.

Trevor Ashley

Partner

Patricia Capel

Partner

Olivier Goudet

CEO and Partner

Konrad Meyer

Partner

Stuart Perowne

Managing Director and Head of Equity Trading

Ricardo Rittes

Senior Partner

Jacek Szarzynski

Partner

Frank Engelen Ph.D

Managing Partner and CFO

Past deals in Coffee

JDE Peets

Post in 2024
JDE Peet's N.V. is the world's largest pure-play coffee and tea group, providing a diverse range of products and solutions to meet consumer demands globally. The company operates through multiple segments, including CPG Europe, CPG LARMEA, CPG APAC, Out-of-Home, and Peet’s. Its extensive product portfolio features multi-serve coffee, coffee capsules, instant coffee, ready-to-drink beverages, professional coffee machines, and a variety of tea products. JDE Peet's markets its offerings under over 50 brands, including internationally recognized names such as Jacobs, L'OR, Senseo, and Tassimo, along with regional and local brands like Douwe Egberts, Stumptown, and Maison du Café. The company serves customers through various channels, including retail, out-of-home sales, and direct-to-consumer platforms, encompassing coffee stores and online marketplaces. Headquartered in Amsterdam, JDE Peet's was formed from the merger of D.E. Master Blenders and Mondelez International's coffee assets in 2015, further expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Peet's Coffee in 2019.

Trade Coffee

Venture Round in 2020
Trade believes that every cup you drink should be the best damn coffee, period. We unite over 50 of the nation’s top roasters directly with coffee drinkers, matching them with one of our 400+ coffees so fresh they don’t even exist yet.

Keurig Dr Pepper

Post in 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper is a prominent coffee and beverage company formed in 2018 through the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in sourcing, producing, and distributing a diverse range of beverages. It manufactures coffee systems, including brewers and single-serve coffee pods under the Keurig and Green Mountain brands. Additionally, Keurig Dr Pepper offers a variety of ready-to-drink beverages, featuring popular flavored sparkling soft drinks like Dr Pepper, Snapple, and Canada Dry. The company operates its own manufacturing plants and distribution network, allowing it to effectively manage production and market access for its brands while also serving third-party coffee and beverage brands.

Espresso House Baresso

Acquisition in 2015
Espresso House is a Swedish coffee chain and owned by JAB holding company.

Caribou Coffee

Acquisition in 2012
Caribou Coffee is a gourmet coffeehouse chain based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for its commitment to quality and excellence. Founded in 1990, the company draws inspiration from an adventurous journey in the Alaskan wilderness, which shaped its vision of providing rewarding experiences through hard work and passion. Caribou Coffee offers a diverse menu that includes handcrafted classics and signature beverages, such as lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, and espressos, made from estate-grown coffee beans that are small-batch roasted to ensure peak freshness. In addition to its coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee distributes its products through grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and hotels, aiming to deliver high-quality coffee experiences to a wide audience.

Peet's Coffee

Acquisition in 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. is a leading specialty coffee and tea company based in the United States, founded in 1966 in Berkeley, California, by Alfred Peet, who is recognized as a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement. The company focuses on providing high-quality fresh-roasted coffee beans and tea leaves, which it sources from the best producers globally. Peet's is known for its commitment to maintaining strict quality and taste standards, which is achieved through a unique direct store delivery system. The company markets its products through various channels, including grocery stores, home delivery, and food service accounts, ensuring that consumers have access to premium coffees and teas. Peet's Coffee continues to grow strategically while upholding its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
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