ansā is a technology company.
ansā has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
ansā has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ansā is a coffee technology startup that builds the world's first on-demand, AI-powered countertop micro-roaster called Variety e23, designed primarily for workplaces like offices, hotels, and cafes.[2][1] It serves businesses and potentially consumers seeking fresh, specialty-grade coffee by delivering raw green 100% Arabica beans directly from farms in recyclable packaging, which users roast on-demand via the device and a companion app.[1][2][3] The system solves key problems in the traditional coffee industry—stale beans roasted months in advance, wasteful packaging like capsules, high emissions from centralized roasting, and lack of customization—by enabling hyper-local, zero-emission roasting that activates beans from core to shell using dielectric heating and AI for consistent results in minutes.[2][3][1] ansā demonstrates growth momentum through market entries in the US and Israel, pop-up demos in Manhattan, and a focus on expanding from offices to homes.[3][4]
ansā was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel.[4][5] The idea emerged unexpectedly in Japan, where co-founders Yuval Weisglass (CEO) and Matan Scharf (CMO) met at a business conference unrelated to coffee; over cappuccinos at a café, they discussed opportunities in the coffee industry, inspiring the concept of fresh, on-demand roasting.[1] A third co-founder, Jonathan Scharf, is also noted for contributions to the company's sustainability vision.[3] Early traction built on pioneering single-dose, autonomous roasting technology, positioning ansā as a disruptor in specialty coffee with a "farm-to-cup" model that bypasses intermediaries.[1][2]
ansā rides the wave of sustainability-driven food tech innovation, capitalizing on rising demand for eco-friendly, traceable supply chains amid climate concerns and consumer preferences for fresh, ethical products.[1][3][2] Timing aligns with post-pandemic office returns boosting workplace amenities and growth in countertop appliances blending AI with consumer goods.[3] Market forces like volatile coffee prices, supply chain disruptions, and anti-waste regulations favor its direct-to-consumer model, which cuts intermediaries and energy use while enhancing regional value retention for growers.[3][1] By democratizing pro-level roasting, ansā influences the ecosystem toward hyper-local production, inspiring similar "farm-to-fork" tech in beverages and reducing the $500B coffee industry's environmental footprint.[1][3]
ansā is poised to scale from B2B office dominance to consumer homes, leveraging US/Israel traction and pop-ups for broader adoption.[3] Key trends like AI automation in kitchens, premium coffee subscriptions, and net-zero mandates will propel growth, potentially partnering with roasters or retailers for hybrid models. Its influence may evolve into a platform ecosystem, standardizing on-demand roasting and challenging incumbents like Nespresso. As the "answer" to stale, unsustainable coffee, ansā redefines freshness at scale.[1][2]
ansā has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ansā's investors include C2 Investment, Fort Ross Ventures, INT3, Zag Capital.
ansā has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in February 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | $2.0M Seed | C2 Investment, Fort Ross Ventures, INT3, Zag Capital |