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Amaro Dolce is a profitable* Italian cafe chain utilising central production approach for fast expansion

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Funded 25 Jun 2025
£800,000 target
£834,072 from 215 investors
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Business overview

Location London, United Kingdom
Social media
Website amarodolce.uk/
Sectors Food & Beverage Mixed Digital/Non-Digital Mixed B2B/B2C
Company number 14666118
Incorporation date 15 Feb 2023
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Investment summary

Type Equity
Valuation (pre-money) £4M
Equity offered 17.08%
UK tax relief

SEIS

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Business highlights

  • Multiple "Great Taste" Awards for our products
  • 2 Revenue Channels: B2B (CPU) and Retail
  • Profitable Retail Cafe on York Road*
  • Total Revenue in 2024 was over £600K*
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Key features

  • Secondary Market
  • Nominee investment min. £20.00 +
  • Direct investment min. £10,000.00 +

Pitch

About the Campaign

Amaro Dolce is building the next generation of Italian café culture in London.

We currently operate a successful café in Battersea (York Road) and a centralised production
kitchen that supplies both our own location and over 10 external cafés across the city. This
central production model allows us to launch new sites faster, reduce costs, and reach profitability
sooner — and we’ve already proven it works.

We are now raising funds to acquire a flagship second location in Canary Wharf, one of London’s
most dynamic residential and business hubs.

Market Opportunity

The UK café market is valued at over £6.1 billion (Statista, 2024) and continues to grow.

We saw that consumers are increasingly expect more than just coffee. They want quality food, beautiful
environments, and emotional connection. Amaro Dolce delivers all three — combining artisan
pastries, slow-fermented Italian pizza, and an iconic brand experience.

We have positioned ourselves between premium chains and independents, leveraging a hybrid model that
enables us to scale without sacrificing product quality or customer experience.

Traction & Key Accomplishments

- Central Production Unit (CPU) launched in 2023

- York Road Café opened in January 2024

- Achieved positive EBITDA at York Road in November 2024*

- £30,000+ gross profit at CPU in December 2024*

- £20,000+ gross profit at York Road in December 2024*

- Delivering to 10+ partner cafés across London

- Multiple Great Taste Awards

- Agreement secured for flagship site in Canary Wharf

* Based on unaudited management accounts. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Use of Funds

72 percent – Site acquisition (Canary Wharf)

14 percent – Fit-out and rebranding to Amaro Dolce

7 percent – Hiring and training new team

7 percent – Operational overheads and marketing

These funds will enable us to open our second café, expand central production, and amplify the
brand’s presence in two strategic neighbourhoods in London.

Investor Perks

500 GBP and above – 5% off all purchases plus a Free Cake

1000 GBP and above – 10% off off all purchases plus Free Breakfast

5000 GBP and above – 15% off all purchases and Free Lunch

10,000 GBP and above – 20% off all purchases and Free Dinner

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Key Information

Key information investment sheet

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Tax Relief

The company has the full £250,000 SEIS allocation available in this round.

£600,000 of the direct investment reflected in the campaign page is not eligible for SEIS relief, therefore the first £850,000 of investment will be eligible for SEIS tax relief. This will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Investments over £850,000 will be eligible for EIS.

Group Structure

The company is made up of 2 entities:

1. Trattoria Holding Limited.
2. Trattoria Battersea Limited.

Trattoria Holding Limited is the TopCo and the company in which investors will be receiving shares.

Trattoria Battersea Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trattoria Holding Limited.

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Tax Relief (SEIS)

This business is eligible for SEIS relief - providing qualifying investors with income tax relief of 50% of their investment and certain other tax reliefs. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change in future. Click to learn more.

Tax Relief (EIS)

This business is eligible for EIS relief - providing qualifying investors with income tax relief of 30% of their investment and certain other tax reliefs. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change in future. Click to learn more.

Valuation (pre-money)

Valuation rounded from £4,000,000

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