Kopi Kenangan

Kopi Kenangan

Kopi Kenangan is an Indonesian grab-and-go coffee brand founded in 2017 and operated by PT Bumi Berkah Boga under Kenangan Brands. Known for merging quality local coffee with accessible pricing, it has grown into Southeast Asia’s first food-and-beverage unicorn and one of the region’s fastest-expanding café chains.

Key facts

Founded: 2017, Jakarta, Indonesia

Founders: Edward Tirtanata, James Prananto, Cynthia Chaerunnisa

Headquarters: South Jakarta, Indonesia

Stores: 1,000+ in six countries (as of 2025)

Parent group: Kenangan Brands

Origins and growth

Established with a mission to make premium Indonesian coffee affordable, Kopi Kenangan began with a single outlet in Jakarta. Its signature palm-sugar latte, Kopi Kenangan Mantan, became a bestseller that helped fuel rapid expansion. Backed by investors such as Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), Horizons Ventures, and B Capital, the company reached unicorn status in December 2021—the first F&B startup in Southeast Asia to do so.

Operations and international presence

By 2025 the brand operates more than a thousand stores across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, India, and Australia. Outside Indonesia, outlets trade under the “Kenangan Coffee” name. Most domestic stores follow a tech-enabled grab-and-go model that keeps costs low while maintaining speed and consistency.

Brand identity and innovation

Guided by the tagline “Memories in Every Drop,” Kopi Kenangan combines digital convenience with locally inspired flavors. It emphasizes Indonesian-sourced beans and Halal certification from Majelis Ulama Indonesia. Product innovations include the Kopi Kenangan Hanya Untukmu ready-to-drink line and app-based loyalty programs offering cash-back and delivery services.

Recognition and impact

The brand has twice received World Branding Awards – Brand of the Year in the Café Chain category and multiple Indonesian retail honors. Its ascent reflects the broader rise of Indonesia’s coffee culture and the success of technology-driven local consumer brands competing on a global stage