Investment Opportunity

The most defensible agri-food IP in Nigeria

Why FermaCore?

A unique intersection of IP, market, and impact

Defensible IP

Proprietary microbial library and fermentation protocols built from indigenous Nigerian food systems. Impossible to replicate without our research foundation.

$5B+ Market Gap

Nigeria imports $5B+ in processed food annually. FermaCore's technology can recapture this value domestically while creating local employment.

Sustainable Growth

Built on agricultural waste transformation and biomass utilization. Scalable, sustainable, and aligned with global ESG trends.

The Science Behind Our Moat

Why FermaCore is uniquely positioned to win

Indigenous Microbial Library

We've isolated and characterized microorganisms from centuries of Nigerian fermentation tradition. This is IP that cannot be reverse-engineered.

Feedstock Advantage

Nigeria produces 60M+ tons of cassava annually. Our proprietary cassava-based fermentation solutions leverage local abundance and cost advantage.

Commercial Applications

From premium food ingredients to aquaculture nutrition to organic fertilizers. Our fermentation platform has 10+ revenue streams.

Policy Lock-in

We're embedded with NAFDAC, FIRS, and government food policy bodies. Our policy work creates regulatory barriers to entry for competitors.

Revenue Model: 10 Streams

Diversified revenue from biotech, food production, services, and policy

Revenue Stream Description Margin Profile Timeline
1. Starter Cultures Sale of proprietary microbial cultures to food manufacturers 70-80% Near-term
2. Fermented Ingredients Cassava protein flour, Dawadawa extract, Ugba concentrate 50-60% Near-term
3. Animal Feed Products BSF protein meal, organic fertilizer (FermiGrow) 45-55% Near-term
4. Licensing Agreements Licensing fermentation IP to regional manufacturers 60-70% Medium-term
5. HACCP Consulting Food safety system design and implementation for manufacturers 65-75% Near-term
6. Testing & Authentication Laboratory services for food authentication and fraud detection 70% Medium-term
7. Training Programs HACCP, fermentation science, food fraud certification 80% Near-term
8. Policy Research Government contracts for food systems research and advisory 50-60% Medium-term
9. Grant Funding Research grants from international development organizations 80%+ Near-term
10. Equipment & Scale-up Sale of fermentation equipment and technology packages 40-50% Long-term

Growth Projections

Conservative 3-year roadmap

Year 1
₦250M

Revenue Focus: Ingredient sales (30%), Training (20%), Consulting (30%), Grants (20%)

Key Milestones

  • ✓ Scale cassava protein production
  • ✓ Launch first training cohort
  • ✓ Secure government contracts
Year 2
₦750M

Revenue Focus: Ingredients (40%), Licensing (15%), Training (15%), B2B Services (30%)

Key Milestones

  • ✓ Launch 4 fermented products
  • ✓ 3+ major licensing deals
  • ✓ Regional expansion (Ghana, Ivory Coast)
Year 3
₦1.5B+

Revenue Focus: Ingredients (35%), Licensing (25%), Testing (15%), Equipment (15%), Other (10%)

Key Milestones

  • ✓ Market leader status
  • ✓ EBITDA positive
  • ✓ Series A / Export growth

Current Raise

Seed funding to scale operations and market presence

Raise Amount

$500,000 - $1M USD

Pre-Money Valuation

$5M USD


Use of Funds
Production Scaling (Lab & Equipment) 35%
Sales & Marketing 25%
Team & Talent 25%
Working Capital & Operations 15%

Expected Outcomes (12 months)
  • ₦500M+ in revenue from ingredient sales and services
  • 10+ B2B customers (food manufacturers, feed producers)
  • Profitability pathway to Series A within 18-24 months
  • Regional expansion into West African markets

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