Supercritical CO₂ Extraction – EU Investor Pitch Deck

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Supercritical CO₂ Extraction – EU Investor Pitch Deck

Slide 1: Cover / Title Slide

  • Project Name / Brand
  • Tagline: “High-Purity, Sustainable Extraction for Europe & Beyond”
  • Logo / Branding
  • Optional: Background image of CO₂ extraction or botanical raw materials

Slide 2: Executive Summary

  • Quick overview of the opportunity:
    • Clean, solvent-free extraction technology
    • Targeting EU pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and nutraceuticals
    • Focused on sustainability, regulatory compliance, and high ROI
  • One-line investor ask (e.g., funding amount, partnership type)

Slide 3: Problem / Market Gap

  • Current challenges in EU:
    • Traditional extraction uses toxic solvents → regulatory issues
    • Consumer demand for clean, natural, sustainable products
    • Supply constraints in high-value botanicals (e.g., Agarwood, CBD, herbs)
  • Evidence of growing EU demand (market size, CAGR, trends)

Slide 4: Solution

  • Your Supercritical CO₂ Extraction Facility
  • Key benefits:
    • Solvent-free, eco-friendly process
    • High-purity, premium extracts
    • Scalable from pilot to industrial capacity
    • EU-compliant (CE/PED, REACH, GMP where applicable)
  • Optional visual: flowchart of extraction process

Slide 5: Market Opportunity

  • EU-focused market sizing:
    • Total European market for supercritical CO₂ extraction
    • Segments: cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food ingredients
  • CAGR and projected growth
  • Strategic positioning in high-value EU markets (Germany, France, Netherlands, UK)

Slide 6: Competitive Advantage

  • Proprietary or best-in-class CO₂ extraction systems
  • Lower environmental footprint vs competitors
  • Faster, higher-quality output than traditional solvent extraction
  • Compliance-ready for EU regulatory environment
  • Optional: Competitive matrix vs other EU/Global players

Slide 7: Business Model

  • Revenue streams:
    1. Contract extraction services for EU brands
    2. Branded extracts / ingredients
    3. Joint R&D / co-development partnerships
  • Pricing structure, yield, or per-kg extract metrics
  • Optional: ROI examples (pilot → industrial scaling)

Slide 8: Regulatory & ESG Alignment

  • CE/PED-certified equipment
  • REACH and Novel Food compliance for food ingredients
  • ESG / sustainability highlights:
    • Reduced solvent use
    • Energy efficiency
    • Traceable, ethically sourced botanicals
  • EU investors will value documented compliance

Slide 9: Go-to-Market Strategy

  • Phased rollout:
    1. Pilot production → Demonstration to EU partners
    2. Mid-scale production → Targeting niche high-value brands
    3. Full-scale industrial → Contracts with major EU cosmetics, pharma, and nutraceutical companies
  • Partnerships with universities, EU consortia, and innovation networks

Slide 10: Financial Projections

  • 5-year forecast:
    • Capital expenditure (CapEx) for pilot, mid, and industrial scale
    • Operating expenditure (OpEx)
    • Revenue projections (conservative, moderate, premium scenarios)
    • ROI, payback period, and EBITDA margins
  • Optional: Include “unit economics” per kg of extract

Slide 11: Investment Ask

  • Total funding sought (in EUR/USD)
  • Allocation of funds:
    • Equipment & installation
    • Regulatory compliance & certifications
    • Operations & workforce training
    • R&D & pilot studies
  • Equity offered, convertible notes, or partnership terms

Slide 12: Team & Advisory

  • Key founders, technical experts, and operations lead
  • Advisory board with EU industry or regulatory experience
  • Highlight prior experience in:
    • Extraction technology
    • EU regulatory pathways
    • Industrial-scale operations

Slide 13: Risk Management

RiskMitigation
High capital costsPhased scaling, leasing, or co-financing
Regulatory complexityEU consultants, early engagement with authorities
Skilled workforceTraining partnerships, academic collaborations
Market fragmentationStrategic distribution & EU partnerships

Slide 14: Next Steps / Roadmap

  • 0–6 months: Pilot production, EU testing, certifications
  • 6–12 months: Mid-scale operations, first EU contracts
  • 12–24 months: Industrial-scale facility, full EU market launch
  • Key milestones for investors to track progress

Slide 15: Closing / Contact

  • Summary of opportunity
  • Call to action: “Join us in revolutionizing sustainable extraction in Europe”
  • Contact info, email, phone, website
  • Optional: QR code linking to investor deck or company website

✅ Pro Tips for EU Investor Appeal

  1. Highlight ESG & sustainability metrics — energy, water, solvent savings.
  2. Emphasize compliance — CE, REACH, GMP, Novel Food if relevant.
  3. Include European market case studies — brands or industries using CO₂ extracts.
  4. Show staged ROI — pilot → mid → industrial for de-risked investment.
  5. Visual clarity — EU investors favor data charts, not dense text.