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Hemp Paper Company

Tree-Free Hemp Paper Packaging
Tree-free packaging with real revenue and clear category expansion.

Investor Presentation | Hemp Paper Company | 2026
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THE PROBLEM

Packaging is ready for hemp.
Legacy mills are not.

Brands need durable, compliant fiber packaging now—but legacy infrastructure and sourcing models are slowing adoption.

Retrofit Barrier

Legacy mills face major conversion capex to run hemp at scale, delaying market transition.

Supply Risk

Long-cycle fiber systems, freight volatility, and tariff exposure create unstable pricing and lead times.

Performance Gap

Packaging teams still trade off sustainability vs. strength in real-world use cases.

Compliance Pressure

Regulatory and procurement standards are tightening; brands need solutions that perform and qualify.

Result: delayed launches, margin drag, and lost shelf opportunities for brands that can't secure reliable high-performance fiber packaging.
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THE SOLUTION

Commercial now.
Higher-margin expansion already underway.

Start with proven bag production, then scale into cartons and food packaging with disciplined capacity expansion.

Proven Commercial Base

Hemp paper bags are already in market with repeat-order behavior and operational traction.

Scalable Capacity Model

600K bags/month per machine baseline; add machines in step with contracted demand.

Mix Upgrade Path

Cartons (next), then food packaging and additional SKUs to raise revenue per account.

Margin Expansion Engine

Sponsorship uplift + product mix shift + supply-chain control drive stronger blended margins over time.

Today: validated production and sales motion. Next: expand into higher-value categories with capital-efficient scale.
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The Products

ZERO-TREE™ Product Line

Paper Bags

Paper Bags

Self-Opening Style (SOS)

Handle-less kraft bags. 2× tear resistance vs. traditional kraft. USDA BioPreferred 100% certified.

Carton Packaging

Carton Packaging

Folding Cartons

Premium tuck-end boxes for cosmetics & retail. 2.5× pricing vs bags. 40-45% margins.

Paperboard

Paperboard

Flat Sheets

Multi-weight boards for printing & displays. Print-ready surface. Custom sizes available.

Food Packaging

Food Packaging

R&D Stage

Bio-film barrier coating. FDA-compliant. Plastic-free. Pilot program available.

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Traction

Proven Manufacturing.
Real Revenue.

$41,527
Revenue
(Real Transactions)
130,500
Units
Delivered
25-28%
Blended
Margin
70/30
Sponsor/Direct
Split
95%+
On-Time
Delivery
4M+
Annual
Capacity
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Unit Economics

Manufacturing Discipline
at Scale

Direct Sales (30%)

Production Cost$0.32
Sale Price$0.40
Gross Margin20%
MOQ25,000

Sponsor-Funded (70%)

Sponsor Pays$0.40
Retailer Pays$0-$0.20
Effective Margin25-35%
GTM StrategyInnovative

Margin Expansion

Bags (Blended)25-28%
Cartons Q2 '2635-40%
Gov Contracts15-18%*
Licensing '28+65%+

* Government contracts: Lower margin but 10M+ unit volume + 90% margin on grant-funded R&D

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Market Opportunity

From $6.8B to $350B
Zero CapEx Required

Now
$6.8B
SOS Paper Bags
25-30% margins
Source: Freedonia Group, 2024
2026
$12B
Mono-cartons
40-45% margins
Source: Smithers Pira, 2024
2027
$350B
Food Packaging
35-40% margins
Source: Grand View Research, 2024
2028+
$40B
Licensing
65%+ margins
Source: IBISWorld, 2024
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Financial Projections

5-Year Revenue Roadmap

Revenue & Profitability

Year 1 (2026)$520K
Year 2 (2027)$1.8M
Year 3 (2028)$3.6M
Year 4 (2029)$5.5M
Year 5 (2030)$9.2M

Key Assumptions

Bags (Y1) 1.2M+ units
1M by Q2 @ $0.42 avg
Cartons (Y1-Q2) 5,000 units
@ $175 avg, 40-45% margin
Licensing (Y3+) 3-5 partners
4-6% royalty
Break-even Month 14
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Business Model

Capital Efficiency
Through Margin Expansion

01
Direct Production
Bags to cartons with proven manufacturing capability
25-45%
02
Sponsor-Funded
Brands subsidize retailer adoption costs
45%+
03
Licensing
IP licensing to regional producers—zero CapEx
65%+
04
Federal 8(a)
$50B federal contracting set-aside access
Hawaii
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Capital Strategy

The Capital Stack:
Venture Returns, Municipal Bond-Grade Risk

$500K
Bridge Capital (NOW)
Your SAFE unlocks immediate grant close. Bridge to non-dilutive capital—not survival funding.
$4M+
3 Grants Pending (6-12 months)
Immediate non-dilutive capital. Government and private grants under review. No dilution to current investors.
$200M+
30+ Additional Grants Identified
Federal, state, and private infrastructure funding pipeline. USDA procurement + 8(a) federal contracting access.
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Competitive Defense

The Moat
Is Deep

R
Retrofit IP
Works with existing mills—no $100M barrier
E
100+ Years
Collective paper industry expertise
X
Exclusive Distribution
Extendable, legally protected
1
First Mover
First and only 100% hemp paper packaging company in the US
P
Proven Ops
95%+ OTIF, 130K+ units shipped
F
Federal Position
USDA BioPreferred + 8(a)
A
Published Authority
CEO authored hemp textbook
I
IND HEMP
50K+ tons processed tech
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Supply Chain Control

Hawaii Fibers:
Seed-to-Shelf Vertical Integration

200
Acres Secured (Oahu)
4
Proprietary Seed Varieties
8(a)
Certification Q1 2026
15-25%
COGS Reduction

Strategic Advantages

  • Senator Gabbard Sponsored Legislation — Two bills written by HPC, supported by Hawaii Ag Department
  • IND HEMP Partnership — Proven processing technology, 50K+ tons experience
  • Federal Contracting Access — 8(a) = $50B set-aside market, sole-source contracts up to $7M
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The Team

Builders of Industrial Hemp
in America

BD
Ben Draper
CEO
Decade in packaging, 3rd startup, manufacturing ops, published author on hemp
JP
Julia Park
COO
8 years scaling, brand partnerships, licensing strategy
KG
Kevin Goserud
CFO
Decade in financial strategy and scaling operations
Advisory Board
Geoff Whaling — Chair, National Hemp Association
Morgan Tweet — CEO, IND HEMP
Dr. Jeffrey Steiner — Director, Global Hemp Innovation Center
Phil Harding — Principal Scientist, Packaging
Alex Denoyer — Ex-Engineer, International Paper
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The Investment

$500K SAFE:
Bridge to Grant Close

Terms

StructureSAFE Note
Target$500,000
Minimum$100,000
Valuation Cap$8M Post-Money
Discount20% to Series A

Bridge to $4M+ Grants

Grant Close Costs35%
Sponsor Sales30%
Hawaii Operations25%
Reserve10%
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The Only Question
Is Speed

Technology proven. Manufacturing operating. Exclusivity locked. Supply chain controlled.

✓
130,500 units delivered
✓
25-28% blended margins
✓
70/30 sponsor-funded GTM
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$4M grants pending / $200M pipeline
Schedule a Meeting
Ben Draper, CEO
ben@hemppaperco.co | 747-258-8200
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