Direct-trade specialty coffee creating transparent, equitable and low-impact value chains from farmer to consumer
Wakuli is redefining the coffee industry through a radically transparent, direct-trade model that delivers higher incomes for farmers and high-quality, sustainably sourced coffee for consumers. By working directly with smallholder cooperatives and paying prices far above commodity market levels, Wakuli strengthens economic resilience in coffee-growing communities while ensuring long-term environmental stewardship across the supply chain.
The company focuses on specialty-grade, organically cultivated coffees produced through agroforestry and low-impact farming practices that support soil health, biodiversity and climate adaptation. Completely vertically integrated, with own coffee retail locations and subscribtion proposition, Wakuli minimizes intermediaries, reduces waste in logistics and ensures consistent revenue streams for farmers.
Wakuli’s approach bridges sustainability and consumer experience: transparent pricing, traceability down to the farm, and a commitment to regenerative agriculture position the company as a European leader in ethical coffee. By reshaping how coffee is sourced, traded and experienced, Wakuli contributes to a more equitable, climate-positive global coffee economy.
At WAKULI, we’re building a coffee business that works for everyone — from the farmer to the consumer and the planet. That means rethinking the entire value chain, not just the product. ECBF understands that kind of mission. They combine impact-driven thinking with a solid grasp of commercial realities, helping us scale sustainably without losing sight of our purpose. With their support, we’re proving that transparency and fairness can be the new standard in one of the world’s most traditional industries.
Lukas Grosfeld
Co-founder
