An opportunity is available to acquire a pre-revenue intellectual property platform focused on improving safety, compliance, and operating efficiency in commercial and institutional cooking environments.
The company has developed a high-efficiency mist collection filtration system designed to capture grease-laden vapors and airborne contaminants before entering exhaust systems. The solution is engineered for retrofit integration into existing infrastructure, allowing access to a large installed base without requiring full equipment replacement.
The business is currently in the development and pre-commercialization phase, with a defined path to market contingent on final certification and execution of a go-to-market strategy.
Technology Overview: The core product is a reusable, self-cleaning filtration device with the following performance characteristics: Captures approximately 95% of airborne mist particles at 0.3 microns and above; Separates and redirects grease into existing waste oil systems for downstream reuse; Designed for low maintenance and extended lifecycle performance; Demonstrates flame barrier and spark arrestor capabilities, addressing a key risk factor in commercial kitchen fires. The system is compatible with a wide range of existing exhaust hood configurations, positioning it as a practical upgrade rather than a replacement solution.
Value Proposition: The economic case for adoption is driven by measurable operational improvements: Reduced frequency and cost of mandated exhaust system maintenance; Lower labor and service expenses; Potential insurance cost reductions tied to fire risk mitigation; Improved environmental performance and sustainability positioning. This combination creates a cost-justified upgrade, rather than a discretionary purchase.
Market Opportunity: Target end users include: Multi-unit restaurant operators; Hotels and hospitality groups; Hospitals and healthcare facilities; Universities and institutional kitchens; Food courts and shopping centers; Government and municipal facilities. The retrofit nature of the solution provides access to a large installed base of existing systems, with estimated market potential in the multi-billion-dollar range.
The platform is supported by: Issued patents with long remaining life; Patent-pending elements; Proprietary trade secrets with no expiration. The underlying technology has prior commercial application history under a separate entity, including documented use in commercial environments.
Current stage: Pre-revenue / development. Key milestone: Certification under applicable fire and safety standards (NFPA). Estimated capital required to commercialize: ~$500K–$600K.
Ownership & Transition: 100% founder-owned entity. Founder brings extensive industry experience and prior successful exits. Willing to provide transition support and assist with commercialization on a limited basis post-close.
