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Investor Opportunity

A Scalable U.S. Food Venture Built on Exclusive Supply

The U.S. market for organic quinoa is accelerating, with imports growing 11.2% annually.
California alone consumes 3,200+ MT of organic quinoa each year.

Markata is positioned to secure nearly 18% of California’s organic quinoa market through a private-label agreement strategy with a major supermarket chain.

The Business Model

  • Guaranteed supply of raw materials from Bolivia (Markata SRL)
  • Packaging in California under fully compliant operations
  • Direct sales to U.S. supermarket chains for their private-label lines
  • Scale to additional retailers in years 2-3

Key Investment Highlights

  • IRR: 27%
  • Payback: 3 years
  • NPV: $700,000
  • Year 1 EBITDA margin: 17%
  • Annual revenue: $4.00 M
  • Rapid scalability, low competition in true Quinoa segment

Capital Requirements

Total investment: $1,6 M

Breakdown:

  • Investor capital: $1.2-1.4 M
  • Founder strategic contribution: Includes ERP, project management, supply-chain access, and technical expertise

Use of Funds

  • Facility adaptation & construction
  • Optical sorter, packaging machinery, QC lab
  • Working capital and initial salaries
  • Regulatory licensing
  • Raw material inventory

Why Invest in Markata?

Exclusive Access to the World’s Best Quinoa

Only Bolivia produces true Royal Quinoa — larger, more nutritious, and in high global demand.

Proven, Stable Supply Chain

Direct coordination with Bolivian producers ensures consistent quality and competitive pricing.

Strong Market Demand

Organic, plant-based, gluten-free foods continue exponential growth in U.S. supermarkets.

Retailer-Ready Model

Private label = high volume, stable agreements, low marketing cost.

High Financial Returns

Strong margins + limited competition = compelling investor value.