Climate-smart commodity processing

DeKaapi

CO2-enabled processing infrastructure for the future of ingredients.

Technology

We see CO₂ not as waste,
but as a useful tool.

At DeKaapi, we take inspiration from nature, where one output becomes the next input. CO₂ becomes a precise processing medium for solvent-free, high-control extraction.

Highly selective: Non-toxic, recyclable solvent that leaves no residue.
Captured input: By-product or atmospheric CO₂ becomes feedstock.
Recirculated: Pressurized, utilized, and reused — minimal footprint.
Process Flow Diagram

$5.2bn market opportunity for true coffee lovers.

Decaf coffee is a growing market driven by a health-conscious population, but it's served by an outdated, concentrated, and carbon-intensive supply chain.

Globe showing global coffee supply chain routes

The Problem

High Carbon Footprint

Most decaffeination capacity is concentrated in Europe and North America, forcing beans to travel long distances and increasing their carbon footprint.

Oligopoly

Decaffeination is served by an outdated oligopolistic supply chain. 4–5 companies control 80% of the current the $3.2 bn market.

No Origin-Based Processing

High barriers to entry have meant that coffee producing regions like India capture very little of the processing value.

Our Solution

A better process by design.

Our supercritical CO2 extraction is designed to eliminate the key compromises of legacy decaffeination methods—avoiding solvent residues, using less water, preserving more actives, and delivering better flavor with a lower environmental footprint.

Method
Flavour Retention
Shelf Life
Water Consumption
Solvent Residue
Environmental Impact

Organic Solvent

★★☆☆☆
Long
💧💧💧
High
Medium

Water Treatment

★★★☆☆
Short
💧💧💧💧💧
None
High

Liquid CO2

★★★☆☆
Medium
💧💧
None
High

DeKaapi CO2

★★★★★
Long
💧
None
Low

Geography

A tri-continental venture, by design.

Canada + India + Japan creates a differentiated commercialization bridge — capital, manufacturing, and engineering aligned across three regions.

Canadian flag
Canada

Capital · Global Positioning
DeKaapi is structured in Canada for credible holding-company governance, capital access, and global commercial positioning.

India

Manufacturing · Origin Proximity
DeKaapi operates in India for manufacturing economics, regulatory pathways, and proximity to origin coffee markets across Asia.

Japan

Engineering · Patented Process
A Japanese technology partnership anchors engineering credibility and access to patented supercritical CO2 process know-how.

Applications

One platform. Many products.

Using CO₂, we can target, extract, and refine compounds across a wide range of high-value commodities. Decaf is the wedge. The platform extends well beyond it.

Natural Caffeine

$468 Million Market

Lutein

$350 Million Market

Curcumin

$100 Million Market

Specialty Extracts

$3.15 Billion Market

Bhavana Rao

Our Team

Bhavana Rao

Chemical and Food Engineer · MBA · CO2 Extraction Specialist

Bhavana Rao, an experienced Indo-Canadian Chemical Engineer, an expert in CO2 Extraction. She has built two operations with CO2 extraction for botanical extracts in Canada.

N Krishnan

N Krishnan

Manufacturing Strategy

50+ years of leadership in the beverage industry. Deep expertise in land development, plant setup, regulatory compliance, and executive leadership.

Lakshmi Toshniwal

Lakshmi Toshniwal

People and Culture

24 years of experience in People and culture.

Tobias Gunther

Tobias Gunther

Europe Strategy

10+ years in Brand strategy for North American and European markets.

Yadu Krishnan

Yadu Krishnan

Brand Strategy

10 years in advertising, films and go-to-market execution. Specializes in brand storytelling.

Hari Prasad Verma

Hariprasad Varma

Organizational Development

Xoogler, Leadership and Internationally certified Transformation Coach

Roadmap

Our strategic roadmap outlines key milestones across five core workstreams, progressing through three distinct phases.

Phase 1

Initial market research, customer discovery, and validation of core assumptions. Establishing foundational partnerships.

Phase 2

Engaging India-based customers, securing expressions of interest, and exploring manufacturing facilities. Advancing investor discussions.

Phase 3

Converting interest to LOIs, defining pilot plans, fundraising, and launching the website. Deepening partnerships and formalizing demand.

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