FISHERS FLAME
Fishers Flame
Vision:
Convert discarded coconut shells into eco-friendly charcoal, reducing deforestation, improving health, and empowering communities.
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The Problem
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Deforestation & Pollution: 2.1M hectares of forest lost yearly due to traditional charcoal.
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Health Hazards: 4.3M deaths/year from indoor pollution caused by solid fuels.
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Wasted Resources: Millions of coconut shells are discarded instead of reused.
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Energy Poverty: 40% of rural households still rely on inefficient, polluting fuels.
The Solution
Eco-Coal from Coconut Shells – Clean-burning, efficient, and sustainable charcoal with social and environmental impact:
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Prevents deforestation
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Generates income for local communities
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Empowers women
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Improves energy efficiency
Implementation Roadmap
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Phase 1 (0-6 mo): Scale production
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Phase 2 (6-12 mo): Expand markets and begin exports
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Phase 3 (12+ mo): Drive innovation and growth
Market Potential
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Weekly Revenue (current): 32,000 BDT
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Annual Revenue: 1.66M BDT
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5-Year SOM (Target): 9.57M BDT (with 115+ regular customers)
Business Model
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Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): Local markets, social media
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B2B Sales: Restaurants, vendors, tea stalls
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Wholesale: Supermarkets, agri stores
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Eco-awareness Events: Live demos, workshops
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Financials & Unit Economics
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Selling Price: 160 BDT/kg
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Cost (COGS): 70 BDT/kg
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Profit per Unit: 90 BDT (56% margin)
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Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): 20 BDT
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LTV (Lifetime Value): 1,920 BDT per customer
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Payback Period: Immediate (1st sale covers CAC)
Current Traction
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Pilot success with high-efficiency eco-coal
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100+ kg sold
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50+ locals trained
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5+ tons of waste coconut shells reused
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NGO and business partnerships secured
Future Milestones
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Q2 2025: 1000 tons/month production
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Q4 2025: Expansion to 3 new communities
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Q2 2026: Nationwide retail partnership
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Q4 2026: Begin export of activated carbon
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2027+: Build a national eco-coal supply chain
The Team
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Founder & CEO: Md Nazmul Khan
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COO: Asaduzzaman Ripon
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R&D, Marketing, Finance, Impact Coordination – Strong, multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in sustainability and community engagement.
Competitive Advantage
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Uses waste coconut shells (circular economy)
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Clean-burning, low-smoke charcoal ideal for food businesses
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Local, sustainable, cost-effective fuel alternative
Social Impact Roadmap
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Focused on community empowerment, women-led employment, sustainable income, and eco-awareness.
Investment Ask
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Total Ask: 150,000 BDT
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40% Production
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20% Market Expansion
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15% Workforce Training
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15% Logistics
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10% R&D
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