Fellow

Fellow

Designs and sells premium coffee equipment

About Fellow

Simplify's Rating
Why Fellow is rated
B+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Design

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$39.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Overview

Fellow Industries, Inc. designs and sells high-quality coffee brewing equipment and accessories, including electric kettles, coffee grinders, and travel mugs. Their products focus on aesthetics, functionality, and precision to enhance the coffee brewing experience for both individual enthusiasts and professional baristas. Fellow operates primarily through a direct-to-consumer model, selling products via their online store and flagship retail locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles. This approach allows them to maintain control over customer experience and build brand loyalty. Unlike many competitors, Fellow emphasizes innovative product design and customer feedback to continually improve their offerings. The company's goal is to provide premium coffee experiences at home and in cafes, catering to the growing demand for specialty coffee equipment.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing home coffee brewing trend boosts demand for Fellow's premium products.
  • Fellow's partnerships with influencers like Morgan Drinks Coffee enhance brand visibility.
  • The rise of smart kitchen appliances offers opportunities for IoT integration in products.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging brands with lower prices threaten Fellow's market share.
  • Supply chain issues could delay production and increase costs for premium products.
  • Economic downturns may reduce consumer spending on high-end coffee equipment.

What makes Fellow unique

  • Fellow's Stagg EKG Pro Kettle is a favorite, winning multiple design awards.
  • The Aiden Precision Coffee Maker won the 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Kitchen Gear Award.
  • Fellow's direct-to-consumer model enhances customer experience and brand loyalty.

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Funding

Total Funding

$39.2M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$35M
$30M
Fellow
$45M
Linktree
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Company Equity

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
PRWeb
Nov 11th, 2024
Aiden Precision Coffee Maker Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Kitchen Gear Award Winner

Fellow's first-ever drip coffee brewer, Aiden, has been named a Good Housekeeping 2024 Best Kitchen Gear Award Winner

World Coffee Portal
Jul 23rd, 2024
California-based Fellows appoints Crocs CMO Heidi Cooley to its Board of Directors

US specialty coffee equipment manufacturer Fellow has appointed Crocs Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Cooley to its Board of Directors.

PRWeb
Nov 1st, 2023
Fellow Stagg Ekg Pro Electric Kettle Selected As One Of Oprah'S Favorite Things 2023

As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, "I just love the shape and design of this kettle—but it also has 'to-the-degree' temperature control, which your most fastidious coffee or tea aficionado, like me, will appreciate.". .

Yahoo Finance
Nov 1st, 2023
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Kettle Selected As One Of Oprah's Favorite Things 2023

Fellow's Stagg EKG Electric Kettle, Ode Brew Grinder and Carter Move Mug have won a number of renowned awards and accolades, including the Specialty Coffee Association Awards, the Red Dot Design Award, and the Dezeen Awards.

PRWeb
Jun 6th, 2023
Precise Weight For The Perfect Brew: Fellow Launches Tally Pro - The U

Fellow Tally Brew Assist ™ Mode. . “With four different measurement units and Weight mode, Tally Pro moves seamlessly from brewing to kitchen scale and we can’t wait to share it with the world,” said Fellow Founder and CEO, Jake Miller

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