Wakuli Sustainability Profile

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Wakuli is a Dutch specialty coffee company founded in 2019 that says it develops and implements a fully regenerative coffee supply chain. It works directly with farmer groups across multiple countries and focuses on stable, long-term income for farmers so they can invest in climate-friendly farming practices. Reported practices include shade-grown agroforestry, soil restoration, organic management, and the elimination of synthetic fertilizers. Wakuli also sells coffee through retail coffee bars and online subscriptions, combining direct trade with farmer partnerships and regenerative agriculture.

About Wakuli

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
5 - 25

Country
Netherlands

Wakuli Sustainability Actions

Raised €5 million Series A

Wakuli has secured €5 million in Series A funding from ECBF and Rabobank to expand its impact and support farmers.

Works with farmer groups

For five years, Wakuli has partnered with over 16,000 farmers across 13 countries, ensuring they receive the highest prices in their regions. The company has maintained relationships with the majority of these farmers throughout this period, even in challenging regions like the DRC, Myanmar, and East Timor, providing reliable, sustainable income.

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Uses regenerative practices

This is achieved by eliminating synthetic fertilizers, implementing shade-grown agroforestry, restoring soil health through organic management, and minimizing pesticide use.

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Scaled coffee in Tanzania

Years of investment have allowed Wakuli to scale specialty coffee in Mbinga (Southern Tanzania). Where premium coffee was previously unattainable, it now fetches the highest prices ever paid to farmers in the region (33% above the highest local alternative).

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Introduced robusta in Uganda

In Uganda, Wakuli introduced scalable specialty robusta production with partners in the south.

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Wakuli Sustainability Commitments

2025

Open new coffee bars

Wakuli will use the €5 million funding to grow its operations by opening new coffee bars across the Netherlands and establishing its first locations abroad.

2025