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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Rocky Mountain Aqua—named for the regional source of our water and the Rocky Mountains that define our home—launches in Denver in 2026 as a sustainable aquaculture company in the seafood sector. We produce premium, locally raised salmon using advanced Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology in a closed-loop, zero-discharge facility. Our integrated operation includes a high-tech hatchery and a value-added processing plant, letting us control the lifecycle from egg to fillet. One-liner: We deliver clean, traceable salmon raised and processed in Colorado.
We sell finished fillets and portioned products to premium U.S. retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, targeting consumers and operators who pay a premium for traceability, freshness, and sustainability. Key differentiators: full lifecycle control, zero-discharge RAS, and a dedicated $1.2M solar array that lowers operating cost and emissions. Short-term goals: commission facility and first commercial harvest in 2026. Long-term goals: scale capacity, expand regional distribution, and reach national premium market share within five years. One-liner: We pair technology and renewable power to replace imported salmon with a domestic, premium alternative.
The United States seafood market relies on the majority of domestic consumption coming from imports, producing a non-transparent supply chain and leaving inland retailers and consumers with limited access to truly fresh, locally raised premium fish year-round. This gap raises consumer health concerns about contaminants, increases carbon emissions from long-distance logistics, and creates vulnerability to global supply disruptions.
We will launch in Denver in 2026 with a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility—closed-loop, zero-discharge—with an integrated hatchery and value-added processing plant and a dedicated $1.2M solar array, to deliver a clean, traceable, locally produced premium salmon alternative that the market currently lacks.
The U.S. seafood market suffers from opaque supply chains, high import carbon footprints, contaminant risks, and inconsistent seasonal supply—especially inland in the Rocky Mountains. Our land-based closed-loop Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) in Denver produces premium salmon year-round, delivering controlled, disease-free, antibiotic-free whole fish, fresh fillets, and smoked slices to nearby restaurants, grocers, and direct consumers within hours of harvest.
One line: premium, local salmon produced year-round in Denver via closed-loop RAS, enabling same-day freshness and lower transport emissions.
We strengthen the U.S. food supply chain by producing the cleanest, most sustainable, and highest-quality seafood through innovative land-based, closed-loop systems. We protect oceans and eliminate overfishing and pollution by moving production onshore. Our goal is to deliver "Pure Seafood" consumers trust while setting a new global standard for environmental responsibility in aquaculture.
Success depends on rapid breakeven, experienced leadership, hatchery scale, solar power, and strict biological targets.
Summary of financial performance and returns for the Recirculating Aquaculture System project.
Ratio |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
Projected Revenue |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Projected EBITDA |
$-679,000 |
$5,980,000 |
$27,549,000 |
Expected ROI |
IRR 8.11%; Payback 27 months |
ROE 1268.1% |
ROE 1268.1% |
Financial requirements: initial investment of $6,200,000 with minimum cash trough of $6,085,000 (Dec‑2026); expected returns include an IRR of 8.11%, 27‑month payback, and breakeven in Dec‑2026.
Financial outlook: strong scaling from Year 1 loss to rapid EBITDA growth and substantial long‑term returns.
We request USD 6,100,000 to bridge construction, procure RAS systems, and fund first-year operations through breakeven targeted in December 2026.
Categories |
Amount, USD |
Facility construction (grow-out tanks, civil) |
2,500,000 |
RAS technology procurement (biofiltration, feeders, sensors) |
1,200,000 |
Processing and cold storage equipment |
300,000 |
Solar array (partial equity-funded) |
600,000 |
Hatchery and incubation units |
400,000 |
Working capital (feed, labor, first-year loss) |
679,000 |
Contingency and financing fees |
421,000 |
Total funding required |
6,100,000 |
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