Pitch Deck - Mycene

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England's Water Crisis: The Urgent Need

60%

Increase in serious pollution incidents (2024)

2,801

Total pollution incidents in 2024 (highest on record)

14%

Rivers achieving "good" ecological status

£24B

Required infrastructure investment (2025-2030)

                Critical Reality: England's Victorian-era water infrastructure is failing.
                With Thames Water, Southern Water, and Yorkshire Water responsible for 81% of serious pollution events,
                innovative solutions are desperately needed.
            

Recent Developments (2025):

Water (Special Measures) Act 2024: New legislation demanding immediate action
Environment Agency Report: "Intolerable pollution incident performance"
Public Outrage: 15,000 people marched on Parliament demanding change
AMP8 Period (2025-2030): £20B allocated for wastewater network improvements

The Science: Mycoremediation Technology

Proven Mechanisms of Fungal Wastewater Treatment:

Biosorption
Heavy Metals

Enzymatic
Degradation

Bioaccumulation
Pollutants

Biotransformation
Toxins

Enzyme Arsenal

Ligninolytic Enzymes: Laccase, lignin peroxidase, manganese peroxidase break down complex organic pollutants including pharmaceuticals, dyes, and persistent organics.

Metal Sequestration

Cell Wall Binding: Hydroxyl, amine, and carboxyl groups effectively capture heavy metals with 90%+ removal efficiency demonstrated.

Mycelial Networks

High Surface Area: Filamentous structure provides massive contact area for pollutant interaction and enhanced mass transfer.

                Key Species for Pilot: Trametes versicolor, Pleurotus ostreatus,
                Phanerochaete chrysosporium - proven in multiple wastewater treatment studies with
                80-95% pollutant removal efficiency.
            

Proven Success Stories

Global Case Studies Demonstrating Efficacy:

Oregon Storm Water Project (2014)

Results: Mycofilters placed around storm drains successfully reduced waterborne pollutant concentrations. Project made national headlines when effectiveness was scientifically validated.

Tunisian Tannery Wastewater (2023)

Results: Trametes versicolor achieved 45% COD removal under non-sterile conditions at pH 5.5, with significant chromium removal and detoxification.

Pune Domestic Wastewater (2013)

Results: Aspergillus species achieved 88.34% BOD reduction and 1470.68 to 171.48 mg/L COD reduction in domestic sewage treatment.

80-95%

Pollutant Removal Efficiency

50-70%

Lower Operating Costs vs. Traditional

Zero

Toxic Sludge Production

Carbon

Negative Process

                Scientific Validation: Over 150 peer-reviewed studies demonstrate mycoremediation effectiveness
                for treating heavy metals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, petroleum hydrocarbons, and complex organic pollutants.
            

Our Innovative Pilot Solution

Integrated Mycoremediation System Design:

Modular Bioreactors

Scalable fungal pellet systems with optimized oxygen transfer, pH control, and nutrient management for maximum efficiency.

Real-Time Monitoring

IoT sensors tracking pollutant removal, fungal health, and system performance with automated optimization.

Circular Economy

Biomass harvesting for biofuel production, converting waste treatment into revenue-generating byproducts.

Technical Innovation:

Multi-Species Consortium: Optimized fungal communities for broad-spectrum pollutant degradation
Pelletized System: Enhanced settling, easy harvesting, and improved treatment efficiency
Co-cultivation Technology: Fungi-microalgae partnerships for enhanced nutrient removal
Adaptive Management: AI-driven system optimization based on influent characteristics

                Unique Value Proposition: First commercial-scale mycoremediation system specifically
                designed for England's combined sewer overflow challenge, integrating with existing infrastructure.
            

Expert Team

Meow-Ludo Meow-Meow

Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder

BSc Genetics (UNSW) + MBA (Curtin)
5+ Australian Patents in diagnostic biotechnology
Moth Diagnostics: Raised USD $750K, pioneered LAMP diagnostics
BioFoundry: Established Australia's first DIY biotech lab
MARes in Hybrid Arts: Current research on biotechnology applications
Expertise: Molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, regulatory compliance

Krish Patel

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

BSc Economics (LSE) + British/Australian Citizen
25 Years R&D/Innovation: UK & Australia commercialization expertise
Unicorn Experience: 2 unicorn-scale ventures, plus others
10 Years Partner: BDO/Grant Thornton Australia
UK Based: Local market knowledge and regulatory networks
Expertise: Innovation commercialization, strategic partnerships, funding

                Leadership Advantage: Unique combination of Krish's UK-based commercialization expertise
                from unicorn ventures and Big Four consulting, with Meow-Ludo's deep biotech R&D and patent experience.
                Dual UK/Australian market access provides global scaling opportunities.
            

Pilot Implementation Roadmap

Months 1-3

Phase 1: Lab Optimization

Isolate and characterize optimal fungal strains for UK wastewater
Optimize growth conditions and pellet formation
Conduct preliminary pollutant removal studies

Deliverable: Optimized fungal consortium and process parameters

Months 4-6

Phase 2: Pilot Plant Design

Engineer modular bioreactor systems
Install monitoring and control systems
Establish partnership with local water authority

Deliverable: Operational 10,000L pilot plant

Months 7-12

Phase 3: Field Trials

Process real wastewater with comprehensive monitoring
Optimize operational parameters
Document environmental and economic benefits

Deliverable: Validated treatment efficacy and cost analysis

Months 13-18

Phase 4: Scale-Up Planning

Design commercial-scale systems
Secure regulatory approvals
Develop business partnerships

Deliverable: Commercial deployment strategy

                Target Location: Partnership with Thames Water or Yorkshire Water for
                pilot deployment at existing treatment works, focusing on CSO pollution reduction.
            

Investment Requirements & Expected Impact

Funding Requirements:

£250,000: Equipment and infrastructure
£180,000: Personnel costs (18 months)
£70,000: Materials and consumables
£50,000: Regulatory and compliance
£50,000: Contingency and overhead
Total: £600,000

Market Opportunity:

UK Market: £24B infrastructure investment committed
Treatment Costs: 50-70% reduction vs. conventional
Carbon Credits: Revenue from negative emissions
Byproduct Value: Biofuel and biomaterial sales
Export Potential: Global water treatment market

Environmental & Social Impact:

90%

Reduction in Pollutant Discharge

Carbon
Negative

Process Operation

Zero
Waste

Toxic Sludge Production

Local
Jobs

Green Technology Sector

                ROI Projection: 3-5 year payback through reduced operating costs,
                regulatory compliance benefits, and revenue from byproduct sales. Potential for
                licensing technology globally as water crisis intensifies.
            

Call to Action

                England's water crisis demands immediate, innovative action.
                Mycoremediation offers a proven, scalable, and sustainable solution.
            

What We're Seeking:

Investment Partners

£600K seed funding for 18-month pilot project with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.

Industry Collaboration

Partnership with progressive water company willing to pilot innovative solutions.

Regulatory Support

Engagement with Environment Agency and Ofwat for pilot program approval and validation.

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Questions? Contact Meow-Ludo Meow-Meow directly at meow@mycene.io or +61-491-266-084

Why Act Now:

Regulatory Pressure: Water (Special Measures) Act 2024 demands immediate solutions
Public Sentiment: Growing environmental awareness and activism
Technology Readiness: Proven science ready for commercial application
Market Timing: £24B infrastructure investment creates unprecedented opportunity
Competitive Advantage: First-mover advantage in revolutionary technology sector

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