Project Hydro – Opportunity to acquire the business and assets of a vertical and hydroponics farming solution
High potential business with custom-built agri-tech facility located in the UK
Opportunity Overview
Premises with 6,530 sq. m (70,284 sq. ft) ground space and 10 metres available height, and two fenced loading bays
Newly refurbished modern warehouse unit situated on a clean business estate, with recently granted planning permission
Airlocked environment protecting crops from pests and enabling pesticide-free growth
New plant & machinery, 20ft climate chamber research module, an electric substation unit, seeding/picking machinery, new refrigeration equipment, HVAC equipment, water tanks, CO2 installations
Highly experienced management team of growers & PhD qualified agricultural scientist, and expertise in managing multi-site fresh food businesses
Business partnered with research universities and media coverage over multiple platforms
Business Overview
Designed as a fully circular green vertical farming model
Capacity to deliver food products to local supply chains
Significantly low costs and time input, compared to traditional farming methods
Strong ESG credentials and robust agricultural industry challenger aimed at combating food shortages
Projected high yield and low emissions business operation ready for launch subject to addition of farming equipment
Large addressable market and projected to operate at scale all season round
The management team has a clear vision, a set of measurable goals and deliverables, backed with a wealth of experience as growers in agriculture and crop farming
Seeking Further Investment
£8.5 million invested in the infrastructure and business. Further funding required for requisite farming equipment to become fully operational
Actionable client list available for execution upon production
Well positioned for significant uptake in market penetration and sustainable future growth
Financial Overview
High value plant & machinery
Long term lease with significant rent deposit in place and premises agricultural business rates exempt
Forecasted low OPEX and utilities contract with market leading energy supplier
Energy-related saving benefits including solar photovoltaic cells installed on premises, and capability to install additional cells
