Why we created Drip
A coffee subscription platform built to support local cafes and save you money on every cup.
How it started
Drip started with a simple idea: local cafes make the best coffee, but they’re competing against chains with loyalty apps and bulk buying power. We wanted to level the playing field.
We’re coffee lovers who were spending too much on our daily habit — but we didn’t want to switch to a chain just to save a few dollars. So we built Drip: a subscription platform that gives customers real savings while sending guaranteed, prepaid revenue straight to independent cafes.
Our mission
To make great local coffee more accessible and more affordable, while giving independent cafes the predictable income they need to thrive.
Every subscription on Drip directly supports a local business.
Why cafes love Drip
No hardware, no upfront costs, no monthly fees — cafes only pay a small platform fee on active subscriptions
Guaranteed prepaid revenue from loyal, returning customers
Subscribers visit more often and tend to spend more per visit
The team
Drip is built by a small team in New Zealand who believe local cafes deserve better tools.
Josh
Co-founder & Engineer
Built Drip from the ground up. Josh is a software engineer who wanted to combine his love of great coffee with technology that actually helps local businesses thrive.
Mark
Co-founder & Business
Handles partnerships and operations. Before Drip, Mark headed the finance function at one of New Zealand's most successful start-ups, operating across dozens of countries. He brings that financial rigour to Drip, making sure the model works for cafes and customers alike. He works directly with cafe owners to bring them onto the platform.