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Core Insights - Algebraist Coffee has completed a new round of financing amounting to several tens of millions, exclusively invested by Su Gao Xin Jin Kong, bringing the total financing amount to over 200 million [1] - The company has achieved positive monthly financial profit and cash flow since Q3 2024, with performance showing month-on-month growth [1] - The current financing round is focused on product and brand development, described as "a bonus rather than a lifeline" [1] Company Overview - Algebraist Coffee was established in 2015 and has completed four rounds of financing from 2019 to 2022, with investments from various firms including Wu Yuan Capital and Tencent [1][3] - The company had over 170 direct-operated stores signed and renovated before the pandemic, but 80 planned openings were canceled due to COVID-19 [3] - The company was the first among well-known coffee brands to take a "contraction" approach during the pandemic [3] Product and Market Strategy - Algebraist Coffee positions itself as a "mass-market brand upgrade," focusing on optimizing pricing, costs, and supply chains while maintaining its commitment to quality coffee [3] - The company maintains a product innovation frequency of once a month, with notable sales such as 117,000 cups of the "KIRI Latte Series" in its first month and over 650,000 cups of the "Double Petal Rose Brew" in 2024 [3] - In March 2024, the company announced a shift to a "franchise model" after transitioning from direct operation, with a stable monthly addition of 8 to 10 new stores, totaling over 150 locations [3] Expansion Plans - The company continues to focus on its stronghold regions of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, while exploring cross-regional opportunities cautiously [3]