When was Ciao founded?

Ciao was founded in 2024 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.

Where is Ciao located?

Ciao is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

How many employees does Ciao have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Ciao is 8.

Is Ciao a funded company?

Ciao is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Seed round on Aug 04, 2025.

When was the latest funding round of Ciao?

Ciao's latest funding was a $***** Seed round on Aug 04, 2025, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Ciao rank among its competitors?

Ciao ranks 18th amongst 147 active competitors, of which 6 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Ciao, which secured an undisclosed amount in Aug, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Ciao?

Ciao's top competitors include Peet's Coffee & Tea, Wagh Bakri Tea Group and Swiss Water. Among them, Ciao secured the most recent funding round in August, 2025.

Ciao - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Ciao is a seed company based in Munich (Germany), founded in 2024 by Anton Reich and Tobias Hollaus. It operates as a Brand offering a range of beanless coffee products. Ciao has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from better ventures. The company has 147 active competitors, including 6 funded and 22 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Peet's Coffee & Tea, Wagh Bakri Tea Group and Swiss Water.

Company Details

Ciao Coffee is a specialty coffee brand offering a range of high-quality, beanless coffee products. With a focus on sustainability and unique taste profiles, the company has gained popularity among coffee enthusiasts. Its products are available online and through various retail partners, with a strong online presence and social media engagement.

Website: www.ciaocoffee.eu/
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2024

Location

Munich, Germany

Stage

Seed

Latest Funding Round

Seed, Aug 04, 2025, $*****

Investors

better ventures

Ranked

18^th among 147 active competitors

Employee Count

8 as on May 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Peet's Coffee & Tea & 725 more

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Ciao has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Aug 04, 2025 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Ciao has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Ciao:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Aug 04, 2025	3476381	Seed	7428725	3589762	8440982	3129405

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The founders of Ciao are Anton Reich and Tobias Hollaus.

Here are the details of Ciao's key team members:

Anton Reich: Co-Founder of Ciao.
Tobias Hollaus: Co-Founder of Ciao.

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Ciao's employee count trend

Ciao has 8 employees as of May 26. Here is Ciao's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Ciao include Peet's Coffee & Tea, Wagh Bakri Tea Group and Swiss Water. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Ciao, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Peet's Coffee & Tea 1966, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Premium coffee and tea purveyor, offering beans, pods, and café experiences	-	Spanos Barber Jesse, NextWorld Evergreen & 1 others	67/100
2nd	Wagh Bakri Tea Group 1892, Ahmedabad (India), Funding Raised	Brand of packaged tea	-	-	47/100
3rd	Swiss Water 2001, Delta (Canada), Public	Brand of coffee	-	Mill Road Capital, Parallel49 Equity & 1 others	45/100
4th	Strauss Coffee 2003, Amstelveen (Netherlands), Late Stage	Brand of coffee	$293M	TPG	41/100
5th	Melitta 2009, Minden (Germany), Unfunded	Brand of coffees	-	-	40/100
6th	koawach 2014, Berlin (Germany), Seed	Brand of organic coffee alternative	-	ProSiebenSat.1 Media, SevenCommerce & Ventures ... & 2 others	34/100
7th	TEATOX 2013, Berlin (Germany), Acquired	Tea brand	-	Cherry Ventures, STS Ventures & 1 others	34/100
8th	Meenakshi Tea House 2001, Jaipur (India), Funding Raised	Brand of tea	-	-	33/100
9th	fitvia 2015, Wiesbaden (Germany), Acquired	Private label brand of nutritional products	-	-	33/100
10th	Minges Kaffee 1932, Bamberg (Germany), Unfunded	Brand of coffee	-	-	31/100
18th	Ciao 2024, Munich (Germany), Seed	Brand offering a range of beanless coffee products	-	better ventures	27/100