Investment project of the international agro-trade platform | Agroexport, logistics and digital trade

The global agricultural market continues to show steady growth. At the same time, international supplies of agricultural products are becoming increasingly complex: producers face problems of logistics, certification, finding buyers, making payments and supporting export contracts.

The project is the creation of an international agro-trade ecosystem that unites exporters, producers, logistics companies and buyers in the markets of Russia, CIS, China, India, the Middle East and North Africa.

The project team is already operating and has experience in implementing export transactions with agricultural products, and the attracted investments will allow to scale the business model, create its own digital infrastructure and reach the international level.

Current status of the project

Work on the development of the brand has been conducted since 2023.

Since January 2024, a team of three co-founders has been operating on the basis of individual entrepreneurs and contractual agreements with partners.

After attracting investments, it is planned to create a specialized management company in the form of an LLC with the further development of the international structure.

It is envisaged that:

• the head company in Russia;
• branch office in the UAE for international trade operations;
• representative offices in key export markets.

Market problems that the project solves

Today, agroexport faces a number of systemic constraints:

• lack of single operators between the CIS, Asia, Middle East and North Africa markets;
• complexities of cross-border settlements;
• high cost of logistics;
• difficulties in product certification;
• insufficient digitalization of export processes;
• lack of a transparent transaction support mechanism.

The project offers a comprehensive solution based on the “single window” principle, which allows the client to receive a full cycle of export transaction support.

Business model

Option 1. Agent model

The main direction is the creation of an international trade and marketing platform for the agro-industrial sector.

Investor funds are planned to be directed to:

• development of own web platforms;
• Automation of transactions using artificial intelligence;
• development of an international network of partners;
• Establishing a full operational team;
• marketing and brand promotion.

The key task is to create the largest digital platform for agricultural trade between the countries of Eurasia.

Option 2. Trading company and agricultural holding

The second scenario involves the transition from an agency model to the ownership of infrastructure assets.

In the future, the acquisition is considered:

• elevators;
• warehouse complexes;
• terminals;
• processing enterprises;
• transport assets.

This approach will create a vertically integrated supply chain and significantly increase business profitability.

Competition advantages

The project has several strengths:

Comprehensive escort

The company provides a full cycle of the transaction:

• search for suppliers;
• negotiations;
• contracting;
• logistics;
• customs clearance;
• Financial support.

Existing contracts

Today, more than twenty commercial agreements have been signed that can generate cash flow from the first days of project scaling.

Model flexibility

Businesses are able to adapt to changing market conditions and quickly switch between different markets and product categories.

International focus

The project is focused simultaneously on Russia, CIS, China, India, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa.

Partnership network

The project is already working with:

• elevators of the Novosibirsk region;
• exporters of flour products;
• honey producers;
• suppliers of processed products;
• exporters of agricultural products of Kazakhstan;
• Indian suppliers;
• Turkish food producers.

Geography of implemented projects

Successful tasks include:

• container transportation of peas to China;
• providing supplies through ports for export to Iran;
• supply of grain and flour to processing enterprises;
• Import of goods from India;
• Storage and logistics of Turkish products.

The financial model

Income is generated by agency commissions.

Averages:

• grain crops – about 5 dollars per ton;
• products of deep processing – about 5% of the transaction amount.

Main items of expenditure:

• personnel;
• legal support;
• marketing;
• IT development;
• digital infrastructure.

According to the calculations of the initiators of the project, investments in the amount of $ 10 million can be fully covered within five years of operation.

Request for investment

First stage

Amount of funding:

$3 million

Funding is planned for:

• formation of a management team;
• development of digital platforms;
• marketing;
• development of IT infrastructure;
• introduction of artificial intelligence tools;
• Establishment of a reserve fund.

Long-term objective

The total investment for the implementation of the agency model is estimated at $ 10 million.

In the transition to the model of agricultural holding, the need for financing may increase to $ 1 billion, depending on the scale of the acquired assets.

Development plan

2026–2027

• Digitalization of processes;
• Expansion of the team;
• development of Russian and CIS markets;
• entering the Chinese market.

2027–2028

• Increased presence in China;
• developing cooperation with India;
• Exit to North Africa and Indonesia.

2029-2030

• scaling up international operations;
• expansion of trade infrastructure.

2030–2031

• Achieving the share of the Russian market to 20-25%.

2031–2032

• Preparing for an IPO and entering the public capital market.

Opportunities for investors

The project provides for the participation of investors in the capital of the company.

The proposed cooperation mechanism includes:

• participation in profits;
• seat on the board of directors;
• the right to control key decisions;
• Annual independent audit.

The exit strategy is considered to be:

• receipt of dividends;
• share repurchase;
• a sale to a strategic investor;
• IPO.

Why the project may be interesting to investors

The project combines several factors that traditionally attract the attention of the investment community.

Working market

The agro-industrial sector remains one of the most sustainable sectors of the world economy. Regardless of economic cycles, food demand persists, creating a fundamental foundation for long-term growth.

Practical experience

Unlike many startups, a project doesn’t start with an idea on paper. The team already has experience in export operations, interaction with suppliers and foreign buyers, as well as a network of business contacts.

Ability to scale

The business model allows us to develop both in the format of an agency platform and in the direction of full-fledged international trading and infrastructure asset management.

This approach creates several growth scenarios of the company and allows you to adapt to changing market conditions.

International capacity

The project is aimed at the fast-growing markets of Asia, the Middle East and North Africa – regions that will remain the largest food importers in the coming decades.

Capitalization perspective

If the strategy is successfully implemented, the company is considering entering the public capital market through an IPO. This opens up additional mechanisms for business value growth and potential exit options for investors.

Development prospects

In the long term, the project aims to become not just an export intermediary, but a full-fledged international ecosystem of agricultural trade, uniting producers, traders, logistics operators and buyers on a single digital platform.

The development of technologies, the growth of international trade and high demand for food create favorable conditions for the formation of a new major player in the agro-export market. It is at the intersection of these trends that the project development strategy is built.

Contacts:

Eugene Bogdansk

Co-founder and responsible for scaling

Phone: +7 983 625 58 85

leontrade@list.ru