Who owns Tchibo?
Tchibo
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Tchibo is a German consumer goods and retail brand known for roasted coffee and changing non-food collections. Tchibo is ultimately owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, a family-owned German holding company.
tchibo.comOwnership chain
- BrandTchiboGermany
- Tchibo GmbH
- Ultimate ownermaxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaAGermany
About Tchibo
What is Tchibo?
Tchibo is a consumer goods and retail brand headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Tchibo sells roasted coffee and non-food products through shops, retail depots, and online channels. Tchibo reported revenue of €3.72 billion in 2025 and 10,676 employees worldwide in 2025. Tchibo is a market leader in roasted coffee in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Who owns Tchibo?
Tchibo is ultimately owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Tchibo, through Tchibo GmbH, to maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA. Maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA holds 100% of Tchibo GmbH. Maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA is a family-owned holding company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
Where does Tchibo come from?
Tchibo originated in Germany and was founded in Hamburg on 15 March 1949. Max Herz and Carl Tchilinghiryan founded the business as a coffee mail-order company. Tchibo later expanded beyond coffee into additional consumer goods and retail activities. The Tchibo headquarters is at Überseering 18 in Hamburg.
What products does Tchibo make?
Tchibo sells roasted coffee, coffee drinks, clothing, household goods, electronics, and other rotating non-food collections. Tchibo's listed brands include Tchibo, Eduscho, and Molinari in Germany, as well as Davidoff Café and Jihlavanka in international markets. Tchibo operates about 520 shops in Germany and about 340 international shops with coffee bars, according to its 2025 figures.
Frequently asked questions about Tchibo
Is Tchibo a German brand?
- Yes. Tchibo was founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1949 and remains headquartered in Hamburg.
Who is the parent company of Tchibo?
- Tchibo GmbH is Tchibo's parent company in the ownership chain. Tchibo GmbH is wholly owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Does Tchibo only sell coffee?
- No. Tchibo sells roasted coffee and a broad range of non-food products, including clothing, household goods, and electronics.
Where is Tchibo coffee sold?
- Tchibo sells products through its shops, retail depots, supermarkets, and online channels. The company operates in Germany and several international markets, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Turkey.
Is Tchibo family-owned?
- Yes. Tchibo is ultimately owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, which is a family-owned holding company.
Sources: maxingvest.de, maxingvest.de: home, tchibo.com, maxingvest.de: struktur, en.wikipedia.org, pdf4pro.com, maxingvest.de: news, maxingvest.de: Grundsatzerklärung zur Achtung der Menschenrechte.pdf
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