Spinn Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Coffee, Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Roderick de Rode, Serge de Warrimont, Roland Verbeek |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Wi‑Fi-enabled coffee machines, Coffee subscription service |
Spinn Inc. is a coffee subscription company headquartered in San Francisco, established in 2015 by Roderick de Rode, Serge de Warrimont, and Roland Verbeek. The company specializes in Wi‑Fi-enabled coffee machines controlled via an app, designed to simplify the brewing process for users.
Overview
Operating a marketplace supported by hardware, Spinn provides customers with access to a carefully selected network of more than 150 connected coffee roasters as of 2017. Through this platform, users can choose from an extensive range of coffee beans, which are shipped directly from affiliated roasters.
Technology
The coffee maker developed by Spinn incorporates a patented centrifugal brewing mechanism integrated with a built-in grinder. This centrifugal system allows for adjustable, stepless rotation speeds ranging between 500 and 8,000 rpm, which regulates both the extraction intensity and the quantities of coffee and water used.
Control of the device is managed through Spinn’s proprietary mobile application available on iOS and Android, enabling users to handle ordering, brewing, and preparation remotely. The app also supports Alexa voice commands for hands-free operation.
Pre-orders for Spinn’s coffee maker commenced in 2017; although the initially planned mid-2017 delivery was delayed, shipments began reaching customers by 2020. After limited beta releases in early 2018, some backers expressed frustration due to delays. In January 2020, Spinn provided revised shipping timelines. The company secured $20 million in funding during a 2021 round, bringing its total investment to $37 million.