Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Decaffeination and ingredient extraction rely on solvent-based, water-intensive processes located primarily in Europe and North America, causing long transportation distances, high carbon emissions, and limited value capture for coffee‑growing regions. The market is dominated by a few large players, restricting competition and preventing origin‑based processing.
Solution
De Kaapi uses supercritical CO₂ as a solvent‑free extraction medium to decaffeinate coffee and extract other ingredients. CO₂ is captured from by‑products or the atmosphere, pressurized, and continuously recirculated, providing a highly selective, non‑toxic solvent that leaves no residue. This process reduces water usage, preserves flavor and bioactive compounds, and cuts carbon emissions compared with traditional methods. By operating facilities across Canada, India, and Japan, the company shortens supply chains, returns processing value to coffee‑producing regions, and creates a more distributed, climate‑smart commodity processing network.
Target Audience
Primary customers are coffee roasters, decaf coffee manufacturers, and ingredient processors seeking sustainable, high‑quality extraction solutions, particularly those looking to source and process beans closer to their origin.
Features
- Supercritical CO₂ extraction delivers solvent‑free, high‑selectivity decaffeination and ingredient isolation
- Captured CO₂ from by‑products or ambient air serves as a recyclable feedstock, minimizing waste
- Closed‑loop pressurization and recirculation reduce water consumption and overall environmental footprint
- Process preserves flavor, aroma, and active compounds better than conventional solvent or water‑based methods
- Tri‑continental infrastructure (Canada, India, Japan) shortens logistics, lowers transportation emissions, and enables origin‑based processing
- Scalable platform adaptable to a range of commodity ingredients beyond coffee