Natural Caffeine
$468 Million Market
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.
CO2 is
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.
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.
Lutein
$350 Million Market
Curcumin
$100 Million Market
Specialty Extracts
$3.15 Billion Market
Opportunity
$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Decaf coffee is a growing market driven by a health-conscious population, but it's served by an outdated, concentrated, and carbon-intensive supply chain.
The Problem
High Logistical Cost and 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Decaffeination is served by an outdated oligopolistic supply chain. 4-5 companies control 80% of the current the $3.2 bn market.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.
“We will take care of logistics, sourcing, we just need a decaffeination service provider.”Master Roaster, Blue Tokai, India
Comparable Company Matrix + Revenue Durability
Proven extraction infrastructure, ready for a paradigm shift.
A compact competitor view of extraction and decaffeination peers beside illustrative long-term revenue durability across the category.
Presentation use only. Revenue and capacity figures are approximate directional estimates where private-company data is not disclosed.
Company
Founded
Geography
Segment
Core Technology
Key Capabilities / Capacity
Approx. Annual Revenue
Notes
Swiss Water
1987
Canada
Water process decaf
Swiss Water Process
Premium chemical-free decaf positioning; tens of thousands MT annual capacity
Est. $160-200M
Public Listed specialty decaf company
CR3
1980s
Germany
Supercritical CO2 decaf
Industrial-scale CO2 decaffeination
Multiple CO2 plants; global industrial decaf infrastructure
Est $100M+
Leading CO2 decaf specialist
Descamex
1980s
Mexico
Ethyl acetate decaf
Ethyl acetate
Large origin-based processing and export capacity
Est. $80-120M
Major supplier from origin
Descafecol
2000s
Colombia
Sugarcane EA decaf
Ethyl acetate
Specialty-focused origin decaf infrastructure
Est. $20-40M
Specialty coffee positioning
Synthite
1970
India
Oleoresins & botanical extracts
Supercritical CO2 extraction and distillation
Large export infrastructure; 8 manufacturing facilities; 3,000+ people
Est. $250-300M+
Global leader in spice extracts
Plant Lipids
1979
India
SCFE extraction
SC CO2 extraction systems
One of India's largest extraction platforms; global ingredient supply
Est. $240-250M
Large global ingredient player
MANE Kancor
1969 legacy
India / France
Spice extracts & essential oils
CO2 extraction capabilities
Supercritical CO2 plant in India; global ingredient manufacturing infrastructure
Est. $50-60M
Part of MANE Group
Indexed Revenue Growth (Base Year = 100)
Click to zoomSynthitePlant LipidsSwiss WaterCR3DescamexDescafecol
DeKaapi enters a proven industry with a modern, climate-smart advantage.Lower logistics emissions. Origin-based processing. Multi-product extraction platform.
Geography
A tri-continental venture, by design.
Canada + India + Japan creates a differentiated commercialization bridge - capital, manufacturing, and engineering aligned across three regions.
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.
Execution Timeline
November 2025 to June 2027.
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Year
2025
2026
2027
Month
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
PhaseActive months
Phase 1Ideation & Validation
Phase 2India & Japan Engagement
Phase 3Angel Fundraise & Launch
Phase 4LOI Traction
Phase 5Facility Raise & Execution
Primary FocusSummary by phase
Customer & MarketDemand validation
Technology & ManufacturingOperating execution
Funding & Investor ReadinessCapital path
Key MilestonesProof points
Customer discovery
Market validation
Blue Tokai EOI
Japan tech provider narrowed
Karnataka pilot location
LOIs
Pilot plan
Website launch
Rainmatter pitch
Sendai visit
Japan sample runs
VC meetings
Approx. 5 tons committed LOIs
Facility raise advanced
Commercial execution plan ready
Red
Operating execution and technology providers.
Green
Fundraising and investor relations.
Yellow
Key milestones.
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.
Organizations: Unilever Coffee, Tata Consultancy, Stemcell Technologies
LinkedIn
N.
Krishnan
Manufacturing Strategy
50 years of experience in the beverage and manufacturing.
Organizations: Paul John Whiskey, Sazerac Company
Lakshmi Toshniwal
People and Culture
24+ years of experience in people and culture and strategic hiring.
Organizations: Tata, Infosys, Titan Company
Tobias Gunther
Europe Strategy
10+ years of experience in brand strategy for Europe and North America.
Organizations: Snorre Designs, Jung Von Matt Sports
Yadu Krishnan
Brand Strategy
10+ years in advertising, films and go-to-market execution. Specializes in brand storytelling.
Organizations: Skydance, Sony, Disney
Hariprasad Varma
Organizational Development
10+ years of experience in leadership and organizational development consulting.
Organizations: Google, Amazon
Customer Traction + Major Wins
Customer traction and major wins.
Early conversations point to a clear pain: customers want decaffeination capacity without taking on logistics, sourcing, or new infrastructure risk.
Combined from customer traction and major wins reference materials.
“We will take care of logistics, sourcing, we just need a decaffeination service provider.”TR, Largest Specialty Coffee Chain, India
“All water based decaf beans taste the same. The bean loses its essence before roasting.”KF, Micro Roaster, Vancouver
“We will provide LOI for decaf instant coffee in an instant.”CB, Instant Coffee Manufacturer, India
“Keyword search for decaf tea and coffee is at an all-time high and it is only increasing.”YK, Tim Hortons, Canada
The Ask
Fund pilot runs and convert demand into signed agreements.
We are raising USD $250,000 to fulfill pilot runs for customers and secure letters of agreement.
$250K