# Blank Street

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blank-street

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Brooklyn, US
- Website: www.blankstreet.com
- Total disclosed funding: $171M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 7, 2026)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Based in the US, Blank Street, Inc. specializes in high-quality coffee beverages, offering a unique experience through its concept shops and a rotating menu that features exclusive collaborations. Blank Street, Inc. was founded in 2020 and operates primarily in Brooklyn, US. The company focuses on providing premium coffee experiences through its retail locations. The founder, Vinay Menda, has a background in entrepreneurship, and the current CEO is Issam Freiha. In August 2026, Blank Street, Inc. raised USD 105 million in series C funding led by General Atlantic, with participation from General Catalyst Partners, Tiger Global Management, and Left Lane Capital.

Blank Street Coffee specializes in providing high-quality coffee beverages through its concept shops, with a notable location in Soho. The company features a rotating menu that includes exclusive collaborations with various partners, differentiating its offerings from competitors in the coffee market. This approach aims to create memorable experiences for customers, making coffee consumption a daily ritual. Its target clientele includes coffee enthusiasts and individuals seeking convenient, on-the-go solutions. The company operates in key metropolitan areas, specifically New York, London, Boston, and Washington, D.C., where it caters to a diverse customer base that values both quality and convenience in their coffee choices.

Blank Street Coffee generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer transactions in its retail locations and via its mobile app, which facilitates frictionless ordering. Customers can place orders for a range of coffee drinks and merchandise, available for pickup or delivery through the app. The company emphasizes grab-and-go service to support swift transactions and customer satisfaction. While specific pricing details for individual products are not disclosed, the business model utilizes a competitive pricing strategy to attract a broad customer demographic. The revenue structure may also include partnerships, especially through exclusive collaborations that enhance the brand's offerings.

The company will use the August 2026 funding to drive scaling by expanding sites, streamlining operations, enhancing production workflows, and strengthening workforce planning to support its next growth phase.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 7, 2026, $105M — General Catalyst Partners, General Atlantic, Tiger Global Management, Left Lane Capital
- Series B, Mar 1, 2023, $27M — General Catalyst Partners, Tiger Global Management, HOF Capital, Left Lane Capital
- Series A, Sep 10, 2021, $32M — General Catalyst Partners, Tishman Speyer, Tiger Global Management, FJ Labs
- Seed, Mar 1, 2021, $7M — HOF Capital, Base10 Partners, Quiet Capital, Pentas Ventures
- Seed, Aug 10, 2020 — FJ Labs

## Investors

- FJ Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fj-labs) — Seed, Series A
- HOF Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hof-capital) — Seed, Series B
- Base10 Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/base10-partners) — Seed
- Quiet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quiet-capital) — Seed
- Pentas Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pentas-ventures) — Seed
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Tishman Speyer (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tishman-speyer) — Series A
- Tiger Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiger-global-management) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Left Lane Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/left-lane-capital) — Series B, Series C
- General Atlantic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-atlantic) — Series C