Looped Innovation Investor Pitch
Packaging that protects Products and the Planet.
We turn banana and plantain waste into strong, practical packaging for Nigerian MSMEs. It protects the product, respects the planet and gives farm waste a second life.
The Packaging Problem
Plastic waste is piling up while useful farm material is being thrown away.
Businesses still need packaging every day. The issue is what happens after that packaging is used. Too much of it ends up in gutters, waterways and open spaces, while banana stems with useful fibre are left behind after harvest.
01
Plastic Pollution
Millions of plastic bags and packaging materials are discarded every year, contributing to pollution in our communities, waterways, and ecosystems across Nigeria.
02
Wasted Agricultural Resource
Large quantities of banana stems are discarded after harvest, even though they contain natural fibres that can be turned into useful material.
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An Untapped Opportunity
That gap gives us a clear opening: take material that farms do not use and turn it into packaging businesses actually need.
Why This Matters to Us
Waste should not be where the story ends.
At Looped Innovation, we saw two problems sitting side by side. Businesses needed better packaging, and farmers had banana stems they could not use after harvest. NaturePacks™ connects those dots.
The work matters because it can reduce waste, support local production and give small businesses packaging they can feel proud to hand to a customer.
See How We Make ItReduce Agricultural Waste
Banana stem residue becomes the main material for our packaging sheets.
Reduce Plastic Dependence
Businesses get a packaging option that is practical, durable and easier on the environment.
Create Economic Value
Farmers, communities and businesses all gain from a cleaner local supply chain.
Introducing NaturePacks™
From banana stem waste to packaging people can use.
NaturePacks™ turns discarded banana stems into strong natural fibre sheets. Those sheets are then cut, finished and formed into bags, boxes and custom packaging for growing businesses.
Products
Packaging built for real MSME needs.
Paper Bags
Strong banana fibre bags in useful sizes, with twisted rope handles or flat handles.
Branded Bags
Brand names, logos and messages printed directly on the natural fibre material.
Custom Eco-Packaging
Boxes, sheets and custom formats made for small business orders and repeat supply.
Market Size
A ₦960 billion market is ready for better packaging.
Nigeria already has the demand. The opportunity is to serve that demand with packaging that is local, strong and more responsible.
Target Segments
Market Drivers
- Rapid growth of small businesses in Nigeria
- High demand for durable packaging
- Regulatory shift toward sustainable alternatives
- Growing Nigerian e-commerce sector
Traction & Validation
Real traction in the Nigerian market.
Competitive Advantage
Why NaturePacks™ has room to win.
01
Durability + Sustainability
Most options force a tradeoff between strength and sustainability. NaturePacks™ is built to carry both.
02
Agricultural Fiber Strength
Banana and plantain fibres give the material a stronger base than ordinary recycled paper. We have tested this ourselves.
03
Local Production
Local production keeps the supply chain shorter, supports faster delivery and helps keep prices practical for MSME customers.
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MSME-First Design
We design around micro, small and medium enterprises, with flexible sizes, practical pricing and custom branding support.
Business Model
Three revenue streams that can grow with demand.
01
Direct Sales
We sell bags, boxes and custom packaging directly to businesses through our website and sales outreach.
02
Custom Branding Services
We add design and printing for businesses that want packaging to carry their brand properly.
03
Bulk MSME Contracts
We serve repeat MSME orders through bulk supply agreements that create steadier revenue.
The Team
A practical team with the skills to build, sell and deliver.
Blessing Ekwere
Founder / CEO
Dave Olaniyan
Technical & Product Lead
Emmanuel Dolapo
Branding & Design
Adewale Adeyanju
Production Manager
Okase Egbe
FinanceJoin Us in Building a More Sustainable Future
Better packaging needs builders, buyers and backers.
NaturePacks™ is already moving from idea to product. The next step is scale. We are looking for partners who want to help turn agricultural waste into packaging that more Nigerian businesses can afford and use with confidence.
Businesses
Switch to packaging that protects your product and gives customers a better brand impression.
Investors
Back a circular economy product with early traction and a clear MSME market.
Community Partners
Work with us to source farm waste locally and create more value inside farming communities.