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Karmic reduces food-system loss to unlock margin recovery for the world's largest food companies. We upcycle shrimp processing waste into chitosan-based bio-inputs that reduce crop loss, extend shelf life, and replace petrochemicals — from farm to shelf.
Request the deck and data roomThe Thesis
The food system loses $610B of value every year to spoilage, pests and waste
The industry's instinct is to fix it by producing more. Karmic fixes the leaks instead: a regenerative, ocean-derived biopolymer platform, licensed asset-light into regional hubs, turning a $0.10/kg waste stream into $3–5/kg finished products.
Traction
Early momentum. Real commercial interest
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hub agreed (Morocco, Arade Eco JV, Q4 2026)
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enterprise pilots in development
$2.0M
inbound pipeline value
$0
customer acquisition cost
Hub Economics
Scalable, asset-light and high-margin.
- 8% IP licence fee plus 40% of hub EBITDA
- $2.4M EBITDA per 1,000-tonne hub
- Target: 20–30 hubs by 2035
Roadmap
A clear path to global scale.
Q4 2026
Morocco hub operational
2027
KSA
2028
India, Vietnam
2035
20–30 hubs globally
Team
An experienced team with deep expertise.
Kristin Veriga
CEO & Founder
Dr Pedram Dehdari
CSO & Co-Founder
Flavio Corsin
Advisor
Willem van der Pijl
Advisor
Competitive Landscape
A differentiated platform in a fragmented market.
| Capability | Karmic | Generic Chitosan | Chemical Wash (ClO₂) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedstock cost | $0.03/kg ✓ | $0.10–$0.50/kg | n/a |
| Shelf-life uplift | 4–10 days ✓ | 1–3 days | 1–2 days |
| Works at neutral pH | ✓✓ | × | ✓ |
| Food-contact safe | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | × |
| Circular model | ✓ 100% | × | × |
| Water stability | ✓✓ | × | ✓✓ |
Invest in a more resilient food system