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VertiGenix Holdings (Pty) LTD

VertiGenix Holdings is a South African holding company that manages two subsidiary companies. The company will specialize in aeroponic farming, utilizing advanced greenhouse technologies and sustainable farming methods to grow strawberries, lettuce, and herbs.

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VertiGenix Holdings is a South African holding company that manages two subsidiary companies. The company will specialize in aeroponic farming, utilizing advanced greenhouse technologies and sustainable farming methods to grow strawberries, lettuce, and herbs.

What Problem We are Solving

Problem
In conventional agriculture, a significant amount of chemical, water and energy input is necessary to obtain the best potential crop production. This practice changes the natural environment, degrades soil quality, and removes biodiversity. Agriculture was designed to make farming more effective, but it does so at a high environmental cost. Conventional open field farming methods through cultivation in soil are seasonal and prone to soil-borne diseases and pests We recognized the need for a more sustainable and efficient approach to vegetable and fruit cultivation. We offer year-round lettuce, herbs and strawberries cultivated through our aeroponic and hydroponic greenhouse farming system ensuring purity, sustainability and offering healthier and more environmentally friendly produce. With control over pests and disease vulnerability of crops, a weed free environment, maximized yields with shorter harvest cycles, minimized space, reduced water usage and a better growth rate, we will contribute to revolutionizing agriculture starting with our farm in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

About Us

About Us
We plan a unique and innovative aeroponic and hydroponic greenhouse lettuce, herb, and strawberry farm, aiming to provide year-round fresh, high-quality and nutritious crops. Our businesses consisting of VertiGenix Holdings, a pure holding company with subsidiaries; Ag-Gain Veg and Ag-Gain Fruit are committed to sustainability ensuring that we use eco-friendly practices in our farming processes. We aim to bring the taste of our exclusively cultivated vegetables, herbs, and strawberries straight to the kitchens of Port Elizabeth’s consumers and in time, the whole of South Africa.

Venture Highlights

Highlights
We have commenced with clearing & deforestation (Black Wattle & Port Jackson willows) of the property, land preparations, construction of our home, secured two boreholes and planning all initial and future expansions for the farm.

Business Model

Business Model
Our business model is based on a business-to-business, direct-to-consumer and on-demand approach and revolves around providing high-quality fresh, nutrient-rich, and sustainable produce to various customer segments.
  • Business-to-business
  • Business-to-consumer
  • On-demand

Competitive Advantage

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Our competitive advantage will lie in our use of this unique technology that no other current grower in South Africa is using, our ability to produce crops year-round, and our commitment to sustainability and future-facing practices. By eliminating soil and utilizing nutrient-rich water and mist, we will create a controlled environment that maximizes efficiency and cleanliness.
Promoting sustainable farming practices, healthy living, and a commitment to offering high-quality vegetables and fruits while contributing to the local community and a greener environment.
Revolutionize the way vegetables and fruit are cultivated and distributed and positively impact the way consumers access fresh and healthy produce while minimizing their carbon footprint.

Revenue

Revenue To Date
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MRR
$68K
Revenue YTD
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Burn Rate
$18K

Users

Total Users
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Total Users (Past 30 Days)
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Daily Active Users
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Monthly Active Users
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Total Paying Users
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MoM Growth Users
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Organic Traffic %
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Customer Costs

CAC
$18.00
LTV
$12.00
Churn
N/A
Margins
60%

Go-To Market Strategy

Business Strategy
With a vision to expand this concept to other farmers and growers in the East Cape region and eventually expand throughout the whole of South Africa, we aim to offer an exit from our investors within five to six years. The company operates under a B2B2C, B2C, and B2B business model.
We plan a unique and innovative aeroponic and hydroponic greenhouse lettuce, herb, and strawberry farm, aiming to provide year-round fresh, high-quality and nutritious crops.
Our businesses consisting of VertiGenix Holdings, a pure holding company with subsidiaries; Ag-Gain Veg and Ag-Gain Fruit are committed to sustainability ensuring that we use eco-friendly practices in our farming processes.
We aim to bring the taste of our exclusively cultivated vegetables, herbs, and strawberries straight to the kitchens of Port Elizabeth’s consumers and in time, the whole of South Africa.

Competitive Analysis

Competitive Analysys
Our competitive advantage will lie in our use of this unique technology that no other current grower in South Africa is using, our ability to produce crops year-round, and our commitment to sustainability and future-facing practices. By eliminating soil and utilizing nutrient-rich water and mist, we will create a controlled environment that maximizes efficiency and cleanliness. 
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Networking

Networking
We are open to meeting up to grab a coffee, or just to chat. We would really enjoy your feedback and insight into our venture and would be happy to discuss anything that you are currently working on to see if we can be of service!

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Capital

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Name Amount
Amount Left $1,000,000.00
Amount Raised (This Round) $0.00
Amount Raise To Date N/A
Investment Type N/A
Type of Raise Equity or Loan/Debt

Valuation
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TAM SAM SOM

TAM
$258M
SAM
$35M
SOM
$20M

Business Stage

Business Stage
Seed

Business Type

Business Types
Investor-Backed, Venture Capital Backed, Lifestyle

Categories

B2C
B2B2C
B2B
Food
Agriculture

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Last Updated: 05/17/24