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Fund

Agriculture & Food Export

CHECK SIZE

$250k–$2M (editable)

STATUS

Accepting applications

LOCATION

United States (multi‑city roll‑out)

STAGE

Post‑pilot to scale

Investment Thesis

U.S. demand for premium Mediterranean produce is rising, yet many Turkish growers lack FDA/FSVP paperwork, logistics, and retailer relationships. We provide capital plus compliance & distribution playbooks to cross that last mile.

What We Back

  • Fresh & frozen fruit (pomegranate, cherry, fig)
  • Olive & olive‑oil, table olives, tapenades
  • Dried fruit & nuts (apricot, raisin, pistachio)
  • Specialty grains & pulses (bulgur, chickpea)
  • Value‑added CPG (spreads, sauces, functional drinks)

Value‑Creation Playbook

  • Compliance: FDA facility registration, FSVP, PCQI, HARPC/FSMA, labeling (COOL, Nutrition Facts, allergen)
  • Certifications: Organic, Halal, SQF/BRCGS; audit prep & gap closure
  • Logistics: Port selection, customs brokerage, 3PL & cold‑chain design, shelf‑life testing
  • Route‑to‑Market: Importer, distributor & broker onboarding; key account pitches; planograms
  • Brand & Pack: U.S. packaging compliance, case/pallet specs, pricing & promo calendars

Sub‑Funds

  • Organic & Certified Foods Fund
  • Wholesale & U.S. Distribution Network
  • U.S. Market‑Readiness Programs for Turkish Producers

Use of Proceeds

Certification & audits, labeling & regulatory work, initial inventory and safety stock, broker fees, 3PL/cold‑chain setup, trade‑marketing, and first retail authorizations.

What We Measure

  • Purchase orders, doors opened, sell‑through %, gross margin by channel
  • On‑time in‑full (OTIF), spoilage/waste %, chargebacks & deductions
  • Audit pass rate, compliance incidents (target: zero)

Risks & Mitigation

Cold‑chain failures → validated 3PLs, data‑logged shipments, buffer inventory
Regulatory delays → early submissions, expert counsel, parallel labeling work
Channel concentration → diversify via specialty, mainstream grocery, e‑commerce & food‑service
FX & commodity volatility → hedging, forward buys, cost‑plus contracts

Governance & Reporting

Monthly commercial dashboards, inventory & OTIF tracking, audit calendar, and quarterly board reviews; 100‑day export plan at kickoff.

  • Information is for general purposes only and not investment advice or an offer; terms and risks are defined in official offering documents.

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