Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood

Co-Founders of Raw Coffee

UAE’s first roastery to offer 100% organic and fair-trade coffee, Raw is trailblazing the “Third Wave” specialty coffee movement in the Middle East. The company sources and roasts Grade 1 specialty beans from around the world to produce five premium blends and fifteen single-origin coffee strains. Through an efficient logistics operation, the company delivers its coffee to commercial cafes and restaurants weekly to ensure freshness. As an end-to-end solution, Raw supports the sale of coffee beans by providing hands-on barista training, customer service, equipment, and maintenance to ensure raw perfection in every cup. Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood, co-founders of Raw Coffee Company, were selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs in 2016

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