# Edward Tirtanata

> Edward Tirtanata is the Jakarta-based co-founder and Group CEO of Kopi Kenangan. A Northeastern finance and accounting graduate and founder of Lewis & Carroll Tea, he helped build a small 2017 coffee outlet into an international chain by combining affordable pricing, grab-and-go stores, and digital ordering. His recent public reflections emphasise focus, profitability, and giving early employees access to the value of their shares.

- **Role:** Group CEO and Co-Founder at Kopi Kenangan
- **Organizations:** Kopi Kenangan, Kenangan Brands, Lewis & Carroll Tea, iHuntington Consulting, Endeavor, YPO, HIPPINDO
- **Nationality:** Indonesian
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, dual major in Finance and Accounting; magna cum laude, Northeastern University, Jakarta Intercultural School
- **Known for:** Built Kopi Kenangan from a small 2017 outlet into an international coffee chain., Led the company through its December 2021 unicorn valuation., Selected by Endeavor in May 2020.

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Graduated from Northeastern University and returned to Indonesia; subsequently worked in commodities trading with his father.
- **2013-2015** — Managing Partner at iHuntington Consulting, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2015** — Founded Lewis & Carroll Tea.
- **2017** — Co-founded Kopi Kenangan with James Prananto and Cynthia Chaerunnisa; the first outlet was in South Jakarta.
- **2018** — Began fundraising after reaching eight stores, according to his early first-person account.
- **2020** — Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in May.
- **2021** — Kopi Kenangan announced a $96 million Series C first closing and a valuation above $1 billion in December.
- **2025** — Kopi Kenangan reported its first full-year net profit: $17 million on $184 million in net revenue.
- **2026** — Increased his equity stake, including purchases from early employees and shareholders, in September.

## Achievements

- Built Kopi Kenangan from a small 2017 outlet into an international coffee chain.
- Led the company through its December 2021 unicorn valuation.
- Selected by Endeavor in May 2020.
- Graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern University.
- Led Kopi Kenangan to reported full-year net profitability in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Increased his Kopi Kenangan stake through purchases that included early employee and shareholder shares. IPO timing and venue remained undecided in September reporting.
- **2026-05** — Forbes India published a feature on the company’s expansion plans, including a target of 4,000 stores by 2030.
- **2026-02** — Discussed narrowing management priorities after the company reported its first full-year net profit for 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://kopikenangan.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-tirtanata-29518198/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etirtanata/

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Last updated: 2026-10-07