Industrial Biotech Investment Project

Citric Acid Production in Ukraine

Acicorn (Acicorn Organic) is building Ukraine's first independent citric acid plant through deep corn processing, targeting EU and global export markets

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The global citric acid market is dominated by China, creating systemic risks for Europe and opening a unique window of opportunity.

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China's Dominance

China controls over 70% of global production and dictates market conditions

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Supply Chain Risks

Geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions create market vulnerability

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EU Import Dependency

The majority of citric acid consumed in the EU is sourced from outside the region

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Empty Niche

Ukraine has no industrial citric acid production despite having a strong raw material base

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Production in Ukraine

Construction of a modern facility leveraging domestic raw material resources

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Corn as Raw Material

Ukraine is one of the world's largest corn producers, enabling a competitive cost structure

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EU Export Focus

Direct export to the EU leveraging free trade agreement benefits

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Competitive Cost Structure

Lower production cost than Chinese competitors thanks to local inputs and logistics

Гнучка логістика —
конкурентна перевага

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EU Market

Direct access to markets in Poland, Romania, Hungary and across the EU

Baltic Ports

Access to northern maritime routes via Baltic Sea ports

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Black Sea

Access to Middle East, Asia and Africa via Black Sea routes

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Railway

Developed railway network enables efficient domestic and export transportation

Investment Opportunity

Total Round Size
$25–30M
Pre-Seed / Seed Round
Use of Funds
Feasibility Study (FS)
Detailed engineering & design
Pre-construction preparation
Legal & regulatory preparation
Why Now?
Growing demand, unstable Chinese supply
Favorable entry conditions in Ukraine's reconstruction context
Mature market with predictable demand and stable pricing
Experienced team with relevant industrial background
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Project Team

PP
Pavlo Polianychka
Founder & Project Lead
25+ years of experience in industrial projects
Deep expertise in chemical industry, industrial construction, and management of large capital-intensive projects.
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The team is actively growing. We are recruiting specialists in biotechnology, finance, and operations management.
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