About BVP Coffee Co.



BVP Coffee Co. is an innovative specialty coffee brand redefining how people experience coffee through cutting-edge air roasting technology, culturally resonant storytelling, and a community-driven mission. As a tech-enabled eCommerce and wholesale coffee company, BVP Coffee Co. delivers smoother, less bitter coffee roasted to order, paired with limited-edition blends, dynamic fundraising opportunities, and a strong giveback model.

Traction Highlights:

  • 265% Year-over-Year eCommerce growth, signaling strong demand and scalability.

  • Limited edition ‘1867’ roast sold out in 2 weeks, demonstrating customer loyalty and product excitement.

  • Trusted by partners such as Venture Café, University of Delaware, CIC PHL, and Oso Gym.

  • Winner of the Pronghorn Spirited Innovation Pitch Competition, showcasing innovation in product and mission.

  • Over 3 million organic impressions via viral growth on Twitter and LinkedIn.

  • Launched a $5M Wefunder community round to expand roasting operations and scale impact.

Environmental & Social Impact: BVP Coffee Co. utilizes air roasting, a more sustainable method than traditional drum roasting, reducing waste and bitterness while enhancing flavor. The brand’s 1% Giveback Program is designed to raise $1M for HBCUs, aligning its profit model with purpose.

Strategic Fit within Bison Venture Partners: Bison Venture Partners (BVP) exists to build and invest in the future of culture, commerce, and community. BVP Coffee Co. is a flagship venture in the portfolio, embodying this mission through:

  • Tech-enabled scalability via eCommerce, subscription models, and electric micro-roasteries.

  • Culturally relevant branding that uplifts Black history and entrepreneurship.

  • Education & engagement through integration with BVP University, offering coffee tastings, workshops, and founder storytelling.

By fusing commerce, culture, and community, BVP Coffee Co. is more than just a coffee company—it’s a movement, and a blueprint for how mission-driven brands can thrive in the Bison Venture Partners ecosystem.

BVP Coffee Co.
Serving The People.
By Garry Johnson III