Food & hospitality

Pearl

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Pearl lets any office, hotel or restaurant serve the world's best coffees & teas at the push of a button. Pearl's proprietary brew technology matches the speed and convenience of a Keurig without using wasteful, low-quality coffee pods. Our fully compostable single-servings contain freshly roasted whole bean coffees & teas sourced from p

Founded 2016Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Pearl lets any office, hotel or restaurant serve the world's best coffees & teas at the push of a button.

Pearl's proprietary brew technology matches the speed and convenience of a Keurig without using wasteful, low-quality coffee pods.

Our fully compostable single-servings contain freshly roasted whole bean coffees & teas sourced from premier roasters and importers. We handle installation, upkeep, and automatic re-stocking of an evolving menu that's tailored to your preferences.

Say goodbye to bad office coffee and upgrade your mornings today!

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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Founders & team

Previously Mere Coffee

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Greg Kress

Founder/CEO

Experienced founder; hardware engineer; product designer; rapid prototyping specialist.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2016 · Source

News & product activity

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Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile
Website observationwebsite unreachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

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