INVEST IN
THE AGE OF COCA
For decades Coca-Cola has had a stranglehold on the coca extract supply chain – that ends today.
Limited round availability of $5M.
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$14M
Raised to Date
$5K
Min Investment
$0.45/share
Share Price
$3.7M Raised at Current Valuation
INVEST IN
THE AGE OF COCA
For decades Coca-Cola has had a stranglehold on the coca extract supply chain – that ends today.
Have Questions? FAQ
$14M Raised to Date
$5K Min Investment
$0.45 / Share
Limited round availability of $5M
Ushering in the Age of Coca
Natural, Flavorful & Healthy
- PLC’s products fit with the growing trend towards plant-based ingredients and transparency in products.
- Superior natural product compared to other artificial sweetener and flavor agents that are seeing substantial negative media attention.
Owning the Supply Chain
- Complete control of its supply chain, allows PLC to leverage the full power of the coca plant.
- PLC will use this control to explore the creation of novel coca products focused on the food industry.
Providing the Playbook
- Approach is aligned with the Colombian Government’s mandates and is receiving substantial support.
- Colombian Government is expected to be a significant customer of coca fertilizer products.
The “Gold Standard” Opportunity
- Substantial anecdotal evidence regarding the positive health benefits that can be derived from the coca plant.
- PLC will leverage the KSM-66 playbook to position its coca products as the “gold-standard” by conducting scientific research and marketable health claims.
The Coca-Cola Effect
- Coca-Cola is one of the worlds most recognized brands, and there is a societal fascination with their use of “coca”
- Substantially reduces educational lift for a “novel” product, and offers customers a highly marketable ingredient.
Sustainability & Social Good
- PLC offers customers a sustainably sources ingredient, with positive social impact.
- The NASA Community sees economic benefits (+1,000 families impact by employment), a profit share, and owns 7.5% of PLC.
Vice President of Colombia Francia Marquez visits PLC’s Cohetando Facility
In her speech, Vice President Marquez stated “we hope soon we will be able to launch from here a life project, and peace project to Colombia and the whole world.”
IN THE NEWS
Latest Press Releases
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THE BIG SHIFT
Investment Highlights:
A Category of One
Over the past 3 Years PLC:
- Developed the world’s first legal Colombia-based supply chain for decocainized coca extract;
- Signed an exclusive 15-year agreement with Indigenous community, creating moat (+$10M, +3-years to replicate);
- Established and licensed foundational extraction, processing, and R&D facilities;
- Developed a patent-pending decocainization process;
- Included in the Colombian Government’s Economic Development plan;
- Raised $14M of institutional capital.
Today we are:
- Disrupting both the food & beverage and fertilizer markets with 4 products (Extract, Essence, DeCarb, Fertilizer), with additional product development upside.
- Signed first large commercial supply agreements for proprietary coca extract and essence products (13 additional LOIs working toward agreements).
- Expanding management & advisory team for go-public transaction.
FULL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Supported by the Indigenous and newly elected Colombian Government.
Power Leaves has developed the world’s first legal Colombia-based supply chain for decocainized coca extract, supported by the Indigenous and newly elected Colombian Government.
Dating back to a 1988 New York Times report, the world has known about Coca-Cola’s monopoly. Through a unique partnership with Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) and a Peruvian coca-leaf supplier and a special permit from the U.S. Government, they have exploited the coca product.
That ends today.
A NEW ERA
Hard to Replicate
PLC has an exclusive 15-year agreement with the Nasa Indigenous Community to manufacture proprietary formulations of coca extract using our established facilities and patent-pending process.
Approved by 99.8% of voters in the community, the agreement serves as PLC’s moat, where it would take a competitor 3+ years and $10M+ to try to replicate.
And we have the full support of the Colombian Government.
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”We need to give a legal use to the coca, we cannot declare the coca leaf guilty for a public health problem that has been generated by the addiction to cocaine that was not invented by the indigenous communities. The victims have been the Colombians of this absurd lost war against drugs
Gustavo PetroPresident of Colombia
”We need to give a legal use to the coca, we cannot declare the coca leaf guilty for a public health problem that has been generated by the addiction to cocaine that was not invented by the indigenous communities. The victims have been the Colombians of this absurd lost war against drugs
Gustavo PetroPresident of Colombia
ONE OF A KIND
Providing the Playbook
Our approach is legal according to:
- Colombian Law (Article 7)
- United Nations (Article 14 & 27)
- United States Law (Decocainzed coca extract is classified as a GRAS [Generally Regarded as Safe] substance in Part 182 of the US Code of Federal Regulations)
Through PLC, the Colombian Government can enhance their economy while supporting Indigenous communities.
The newly elected Colombian Government has made it a top priority to:
- Regulate the use of the coca leaf, and;
- Protect the rights of Indigenous community and promote their agricultural capabilities.
Coca alkaloids (like cocaine) are removed from the extract and destroyed by the Indigenous people, allowing PLC to legally process and package decocainized extract for global export.
PLC is now included in Colombia’s national development plan to establish economic development in areas affected by illicit economies.
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
Track Record of Success
When it comes to Power Leaves first-of-its-kind strategy, there is truly no better team to execute it:
- Pioneered highly regulated industries across North and South America.
- Built successful Colombian cultivation and extraction operations.
- Built and scaled regulated, pharma-grade plant-extraction facilities.
- Led go-public transactions for the NASDAQ and TSX.
- Raised +$300M of growth capital.
- Managed infrastructure development projects in Colombia.
BEHIND THE MOVEMENT
Meet the Team
Ahmed Shehata
Co-Founder & President
- Co-Founder & GC for Medipharm Labs (TSX: LABS), one of the world’s largest cannabis extractors.
- 10+ years working at Stikeman Elliott and Norton Rose Fulbright, with a focus on securities law, M&A, corporate finance, and commercial law.
Pat McCutcheon
Co-Founder & CEO
- Co-Founder Medipharm Labs (TSX: LABS), one of the world’s largest cannabis extractors.
- Led construction and management of 2 GMP pharma-certified facilities, exported product to seven countries.
Dr. Tobias Postma
Chief Science Officer
- Experienced organic chemist with a background in pharmaceutical sciences & industrial botanical extraction.
- 7+ years spent designing facilities (inc. in Columbia), developing products and processes, and scaling to commercial production.
Anthony Valencia
Head of Colombian Ops
- Civil engineer with 15-years of experience managing infrastructure development projects in Colombia.
- Holds an MBA from Universidad Externado de Colombia.
THE COCA PLANT
Powerful & Disruptive
- All-natural
- High-source of protein
- Rich in essential minerals
- Low cost of production
PLC can take the $1T food & beverage industry by storm, with more upside as an additive for the $200B fertilizer industry.
PLC has 3 immediate commercial opportunities:
- Exceptional Tasting Food & Beverage Input
- Natural Source of Protein
- Natural Source of Nutrients & Minerals
With An Exceptional Taste beloved by the masses for over a century:
- Delightful berry taste with a minty twist
- Distinct and pleasant aroma with an enduring aftertaste
- Terpene-rich extracts perfect for custom dilutions of alcoholic beverage
THE COCA PLANT
Powerful & Disruptive
- All-natural
- High-source of protein
- Rich in essential minerals
- Low cost of production
PLC can take the $1T food & beverage industry by storm, with more upside as an additive for the $200B fertilizer industry.
PLC has 3 immediate commercial opportunities:
- Exceptional Tasting Food & Beverage Input
- Natural Source of Protein
- Natural Source of Nutrients & Minerals
With An Exceptional Taste beloved by the masses for over a century:
- Delightful berry taste with a minty twist
- Distinct and pleasant aroma with an enduring aftertaste
- Terpene-rich extracts perfect for custom dilutions of alcoholic beverage
SUPER-FOOD
Small Leaf, Mighty Power
The nutritional value of 100 grams of PLC extract goes a long way:
SUPER-FOOD
Small Leaf, Mighty Power
The nutritional value of 100 grams of PLC extract goes a long way:
REVOLUTIONARY
Our Product Breakdown
Coca Extract
Through successful R&D efforts, we have created a proprietary coca extract optimized for flavour and aroma that will serve as the foundation for our commercial products in both the food and beverage industries.
Coca Essence
A highly aromatic, terpene-rich concentrate for dilution and blending into alcoholic beverages such as gin, vodka, tequila, hard seltzer. Sensory evaluation confirms its exceptional applicability as a flavor agent.
DeCarb
DeCarb is a natural plant-based coca extract for the food and beverage industry to reduce caffeine bitterness, where it can decrease the use of sugar and artificial sweeteners in consumer products by naturally increasing sweetness.
Coca Fertilizer
PLC is now producing 3 different Coca Fertilizer prototypes to facilitate large-scale crop testing trials. Our enriching fertilizer additive can drive 30% higher crop yields for the agricultural industry, representing a reliable, low cost solution.
ESTABLISHED INFRASTRUCTURE
Our Facilities
Power Leaves has the foundational infrastructure needed to operate and grow its business. We are export ready with FDA and INVIMA (Colombian FDA) registered facilities. PLC is now on track to export its first extracts and fertilizers to the U.S. for sampling in H1 of 2023.
ESTABLISHED INFRASTRUCTURE
Our Facilities
Power Leaves has the foundational infrastructure needed to operate and grow its business. We are export ready with FDA and INVIMA (Colombian FDA) registered facilities. PLC is now on track to export its first extracts and fertilizers to the U.S. for sampling in H1 of 2023.
ECONOMICS
Coca Business Model
- Efficient: Low-cost Colombian supply chain and deflated peso decrease CapEx and Ops costs.
- Scalable: The coca plant improves in size and yield with age and allows 3-4 harvests/yr.
- Stable: The price of coca leaves has not changed for decades ($1/kg)
Healthy Margins at Scale:
- Extracts: ~80%
- Essence: ~85-90%
- Fertilizer: ~50-60%
Through the development of proprietary flavor profiles, Power Leaves will protect its margins through a CPG / Branded Goods model.
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Cost Effective, Quick & Environmentally Benign
Closer Look at How it Works
PLC has developed a patent pending alkaloid destruction process, which includes deriving the maximum nutritional and health benefits of coca extract. PLC’s process is cost-effective, quick and environmentally benign.
Power Leaves’ manufacturing process does not touch the coca extract until it has been decocainized. Alkaloids (such as cocaine) are completely removed and destroyed from the extract, which gives us the legal ability to manufacture this disruptive product.
Decocainization Process
Operational Workflow Model
Coca: The Next Generation “Hero” Ingredient
Addressable Markets:
- Global Food & Beverage:
$7.2T in 2023 / CAGR: 7.3% - Global Alcoholic Beverage:
$570B in 2023 / CAGR: 7.3% - Global Soft Drinks:
465B in 2023 / CAGR: 6.2% - Global Functional F&B Market:
$465B in 2023 / CAGR: 8.9%
Brands need a new “Hero” ingredient to stand out and “Coca” is immediately recognizable.
Immediately Serviceable Markets:
Global Sweetener Market: $109B in 2022 (CAGR: 3.8%)
- The US sweetener market alone expected to register 12.4% CAGR (2022-2032).
Global Functional Beverages Market: $48B in 2022 (CAGR: 6%)
- ~73% of adults say they consume beverages that promote some type of functional benefit.
- Functional beverages (protein drinks, fermented drinks, recovery drinks, supplemental drinks) made up 30% of all launches in the first six months of 2022.
Global Natural Sweetener Market: $9.6B in 2022 (CAGR: 5.9%)
- Growth driven by an increase in health consciousness among consumers.
Global Food & Beverage Formulation Trends:
Robust Development Pipeline
Cost Effective, Quick & Environmentally Benign
PLC has developed a patent pending alkaloid destruction process, which includes deriving the maximum nutritional and health benefits of coca extract. PLC’s process is cost-effective, quick and environmentally benign.
Decocainization Process
Power Leaves’ manufacturing process does not touch the coca extract until it has been decocainized. Alkaloids (such as cocaine) are completely removed and destroyed from the extract, which gives us the legal ability to manufacture this disruptive product.
Operational Workflow
Key LOI’s Signed
VALUABLE FERTILIZER
Plants Love Coca Too
Coca extract doubles as an enriching fertilizer additive, driving up to 30% higher crop yields. Plants benefit as much as humans from the high concentrations of minerals and vitamins found in coca extract.
PLC will capitalize on this additional upside:
- +$207B industry (CAGR +3.4%)
- Currently dependent on unreliable supply (Eastern Europe, mainly Russia & Ukraine)
PLC’s coca fertilizer represents a reliable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly solution.
Initially targeting South American markets, where Colombian Government is expected to be a primary customer.
VALUABLE FERTILIZER
Plants Love Coca Too
Coca extract doubles as an enriching fertilizer additive, driving up to 30% higher crop yields. Plants benefit as much as humans from the high concentrations of minerals and vitamins found in coca extract.
PLC will capitalize on this additional upside:
- +$200B industry (growing +13% per year)
- Heavily dependent on Eastern Europe (mainly Russia & Ukraine)
PLC’s Coca Fertilizer presents a reliable, low-cost and environmentally friendly solution.
INVESTMENT
The Opportunity
PLC has raised $14M ($3.7M raised at current valuation) to date from institutional investors, is debt-free, and on the verge of generating meaningful revenues from the sale of its extracts.
Power Leaves is selling shares priced at $0.45/share.
Capital Structure:
- Shares Outstanding: 163.8 M
- Warrants: 22 M
- Fully Diluted: 185.8 M
Use of Proceeds ($5M Raise):
- Equipment: $2M
- Product Development: $0.5M
- Sales & Marketing: $0.5M
- Working Capital and G&A: $2M