The Business Model

From 70% Imports to Caribbean Export Leader

A sustainable seafood exchange that empowers local fishers, eliminates waste, and shares 20% of profits with the community.

300+ Fishers Empowered
ANG 17M Year 5 Profit
20% Community Share
The Problem

Curacao's Fishing Industry is Broken

Local fishers struggle with low incomes, fragmented markets, and no bargaining power. Meanwhile, 70% of seafood is imported while fresh local catch goes to waste.

Low Income Fishers earn below sustainable wages
Fragmented Market No central exchange, unfair pricing
5-10% Waste Fresh catch spoils without proper cooling
Fish waste problem
The Solution

How Curacao Fish Exchange Works

A central hub where fishers deliver, we preserve with solar ice, and buyers bid fair prices via app.

01

Dawn Delivery

Fishers bring fresh catch to our Piscadera facility each morning

02

Weigh & Cool

Solar-powered ice preserves quality instantly

03

App Auction

Real-time bidding ensures fair market prices

04

Deliver & Export

Local distribution and international markets

Fish Exchange

Central marketplace connecting fishers directly to buyers

15% Commission
ANG 25/kg Local Price
  • Daily auctions via mobile app
  • Fair, transparent pricing
  • Same-day payment to fishers
  • Export surplus to Netherlands & US
+

Solar Ice Production

Zero-waste cooling from excess solar energy

70% Margin
10 tons/day By Year 5
  • Powered by solar excess
  • Sold to fishers & restaurants
  • ANG 200k/year operational savings
  • Eliminates 5-10% spoilage

The Synergy Effect

Fish operations fund ice production. Ice preserves more fish. More fish funds more ice. A self-reinforcing cycle of growth.

The Numbers

Financial Model

Conservative projections based on regional benchmarks and modular growth.

Revenue Streams

Fish Commissions 60%
Ice Sales 20%
Exports 15%
Marina & Experiences 5%

5-Year Projection

Year Revenue Profit
Year 1 ANG 1M ANG 340K
Year 2 ANG 4M ANG 1.5M
Year 3 ANG 12M ANG 5M
Year 4 ANG 22M ANG 10M
Year 5 ANG 33M ANG 17M

Seed Investment

ANG 400,000
Containers & Ice Equipment ANG 120K
Vehicles & Logistics ANG 100K
App & Marketing ANG 80K
Working Capital ANG 100K
The Journey

Growth Roadmap

From startup to Caribbean leader in 10 years.

1

Year 1

20 fishers

200 tons catch

2

Year 2

50 fishers + 1 cutter

800 tons catch

3

Year 3

100 fishers + 2 cutters

2,000 tons catch

Export Dominance
4

Year 4

200 fishers + 3 cutters

4,000 tons catch

5

Year 5

300 fishers + 4 cutters

6,500 tons catch

10

Year 10

400+ fishers + 5+ cutters

10,000+ tons/year

Caribbean Leader

FADs & Cutters

Fish Aggregating Devices and larger vessels multiply catch capacity exponentially

Modular Growth

Each expansion module is self-funding after initial investment

20%

of Profits Shared with the Curacao Community

Because this isn't just a business - it's our island's future.

Why We Share

We believe Curacao's seafood belongs to all of us. 20% of annual profits will be distributed directly to registered locals, turning success into shared wealth and pride.

Our Purpose

This creates true self-reliance: Fishers thrive, families benefit, and money stays on the island. From dependency to collective prosperity.

How It Works

1
Verify Residency Prove you're an active local via CRIB number
2
Register Once CRIB + local bank account (secure, simple)
3
Receive Annually Your share deposited directly each year
4
Grow Together The bigger we grow, the bigger your share

Together, we build a legacy of prosperity for all Curacao.

Ready to Transform Curacao's Fishing Industry?

Join us in building sustainable prosperity for fishers, families, and our island.

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