Econcrete® Provides High Performance Ecological Concrete Solutions That Rejuvenate Marine Life on Urban, Coastal, & Marine
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Bloomberg TV Promo Video Our Story ECOncrete® provides high performance ecological concrete solutions that rejuvenate marine life on urban, coastal, & marine infrastructure while increasing their strength & durability The only environmentally sensitive concrete technology that complies with coastal construction standards Founding Team Dr. Shimrit Perkol-Finkel, CEO and Chief Scientist ▪ >20 years of experience in Marine Biology and Ecology, expert in eco-design and sustainable development of urban marine environments ▪ UN We Empower 2018 awardee for her role in advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals ▪ Winner 2019 EU Women Innovators ▪ One of Fast Company’s 100 most creative people in business in 2019. ▪ B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D. Tel-Aviv University (IL). Post-Doc Bologna University (Italy) Marie Curie Fellow Dr. Ido Sella, CTO ▪ >15 years experience in Marine Biology and Ecology, specializing in ecological engineering and biomimicry techniques. Leading inventor in 5 patents. ▪ Recognized for his achievements in the business world 40 under 40 at Globes Magazine ▪ B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D. Tel-Aviv University (IL). Global Problems Driving a Global Market CO2 Habitat Loss Climate Change Coastal Hardening ECOncrete Solutions Population Growth A Concrete Problem… 70% of Coastal & Marine structures are concrete based[1] Ecology Cost →Poor biological performance →High mitigation & environmental →Negative environmental impacts penalties →High carbon footprint →Prolonged permitting process →High maintenance Seawall with invasive zebra mussel 20 y old sinker in a coral reef env. with Vertical Seawall with little life extremely low coral cover Global Problem = Global Market US Asia US Census Bureau: 94.7M Americans Live in Coastline Regions EU Total Project Value : $100B http://www.tuneit.tn/fr / Patented Win-Win Solution ✔ Rich and Diverse Marine Life ✔ Low Carbon Solution ✔ Enhanced Ecosystem Services ✔ Cost Effective ✔ Improved Structural Performance ✔ Aesthetic Patented Win-Win Solution Tailored Additives Form Liners Designed Forms (10% of cement) Product Line Tide Pool Armor ECO Armor Block ECO Mats Bio – Active Wall System ECO Piles & Jackets ECO Seawall Installations: 6 Countries - 6 Seas - 30 Locations April 2018, NL Feb 2019, Israel Feb 2019, Monaco March 2019 HK May 19 UK Aug 19 CA Bringing Concrete to Life Enhanced Biogenic Buildup → Active Carbon Sink Structural Advantages: Concrete strengthens with time as oyster growth develops (Risinger, 2012) ▪ Strength and durability Concrete Flexural strength ▪ Reduced chloride penetration ▪ Absorption of wave energy ▪ Microclimate buffering ▪ Reduce maintenance Biological & Ecological Advantages: ▪ Biological niches ▪ Ecosystem services ▪ Carbon Sink ▪ Water quality (filter feeders) ▪ Reduce ratio NIS/native species ▪ Esthetics Enhanced Biogenic Buildup → Active Carbon Sink ECOncrete® significantly reduces carbon footprint compared to Portland cement concrete ▪ Patented Admix - > 90% byproduct materials 2 ▪ Biocalcification + Photosynthesis = natural CO2 absorption (120gr CO2/m ECO/Y) * ** 1 Km ECOncrete seawall = 2 ton CO2/Year = 400 trees * For a 7 m tall seawall ** Average 20kg/Year CO2 absorbed per adult tree http://urbanforestrynetwork.org Key Facts ▪ Raised 4.7M$ ▪ BIRD Foundation 0.65M$ - equity-free grant ▪ Highly skilled multiciliary team with 3 PhDs, 2 Eng. ▪ Headquarters in Israel (11 p) US subsidiary (4 p), 3 EU regional managers ▪ Awards: ▪ Installations in 6 countries - 6 seas - 29 locations ▪ 4X Product sales growth since 2017 ▪ Long term contracts with San Diego Port & Port of Rotterdam ▪ 2 technology patents, 1 design patent ▪ Active licensing & OEM negotiations with multi billion – key players Go To Market Strategy Direct Sales 2020 2025 Direct Sales Licensing & OEM Gradual transition from direct sales to sales via partners Customers: Segmentation Governments Ports Landscape Architects Municipalities Marinas Engineering Firms Tourism Offshore Design-Build Oil • Gas • Wind • Aquaculture Private Constructors Competitive Advantage ECOncrete® is the only environmentally sensitive concrete technology that complies with coastal construction standards Registered Trademark (US, EU, Israel, China) Global Technology Patent (WO 2014/125493) Design Patent (Marine Mat US, EU, China) Mold Modifier (PCT) Why ECOncrete? Environmentally Greater Biodiversity Facilitated Structural Sensitive Permitting Performance Bioprotection Carbon Low Easy Sink Maintenance Installation Company Timeline Revenue Growth 2020-2023 Business ▪ International partners’ agreements Development ▪ Scaled up BD, marketing & sales 2017-2019 ▪ Global production & logistics ▪ Marketing ▪ Expansion of product line & new IP ▪ Initial sales ▪ Deployment of Megaprojects Market Entry ▪ Approved manufacturers 2015-2016 ▪ Large scale project bids ▪ Product validation ▪ A Round ▪ Paid pilots ▪ US subsidiary Seed R&D ▪ 2012-2014 ▪ Developed core technology ▪ Initial line of products ▪ Pre-seed Funding Objectives Raising 7M $US to scale up sales & production capacity ▪ Scaled up logistics, production, and service capacity ▪ Recruiting key personnel (VP BD, VP Marketing, COO) ▪ Increase sales, operational, and engineering staff ▪ Foothold in NA/EU and APAC ▪ R&D (new products, new IP, CRO facility) ▪ Lobbying and PR campaigns Science-Based Multidisciplinary Company Company Wins In the News For additional information please contact: [email protected] [email protected] COPYRIGHT: The concepts and information contained in this presentation are the copyright of ECOncrete Tech LTD. 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