El Ocámbulo · Food & Agriculture

El Ocámbulo
Country: 🇨🇴 Colombia · Bogotá DC
Category: Food & Agriculture
CT Taxonomy: CT-AF-010 — Organic / Regenerative Agriculture
Impact Areas: Circular Economy, Nature-Based
Stage: Launched
Team Size: 3.0
Funded: False
Elevator Pitch
We grow mushrooms in urban spaces using recycled organic waste. Our model creates sustainable protein, reduces waste, and connects small producers through a circular economy ecosystem.
Climate Problem
Organic waste in cities generates emissions and pollution, while food systems rely on high-impact protein sources. This creates unnecessary environmental damage and inefficient use of resources.
Solution
We transform urban organic waste into sustainable protein through oyster mushroom cultivation. Our model reduces waste, produces local food, and connects small producers in a circular economy system.
Revenue Model
We generate revenue by selling fresh oyster mushrooms directly to consumers and businesses, and by building a distribution network that connects local producers to the market.
Target Market
Urban consumers and restaurants seeking sustainable, healthy food, and small-scale producers looking for better market access within a circular economy model.
Social Impact
Indigenous Peoples, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women
Demand Evidence
We have already sold our product to local stores, distributors, and direct consumers, validating demand through repeated purchases and growing interest in sustainable food.
Competitors
Traditional mushroom suppliers and imported products. However, most lack a circular model or local production, which gives us a competitive advantage in freshness and sustainability.
Founder Expertise
Background in  horticulture production, and entrepreneurship. Experience in mushroom cultivation, market validation, and be entrepreneur.
External Support
We have built partnerships with local producers and distributors, and have validated our product in the market through direct sales and customer feedback.
Team
Team covers production, operations, and business development, combining technical knowledge in cultivation with commercial and strategic management.
Founder
Samuel Pérez Moreno