Kopi TUKU

One of Indonesia's Most Beloved Cafés, TUKU (MAKA Group) is Completely Bootstrapped but Defeated the Fates of Running a Small Café in Jakarta. Founded in 2015 by Andanu Prasetyo, Kopi Tuku started with a small kiosk of 16 sqm in Cipete, South Jakarta. After spending 2.5 years developing the signature drink, Kopi susu Tetangga, 'Neighbour's Milk Coffee'. President Jokowi visited in 2017 on a recommendation from his son Gibran, and Kopi Tuku never looked back. They now operate over 70 stores, support more than 1,040 baristas and serve around 78,000 coffee cups each day. Beyond Jakarta, TUKU has tested the waters in South Korea with a Seoul pop-up in 2024, and opened its first permanent international store in Amsterdam in 2026. Revenue up 44% YoY, a 3-year CAGR of 68%, and net profit up 8% in their most recent fiscal year, they've shown that VC and PE money aren't the only ways to succeed. Kopi Tuku was made to reach the heart of Indonesia but it might just find the hearts of the world.